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Ricardo Cortez Biography

Birth Name:Jacob Krantz

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In January 1926, he got married to actress Alma Rubens
  • Is the older brother of cinematographer Stanley Cortez
  • Was well known for frequently portraying romantic characters

Awards

  • 1926Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
  • 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
  • 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
  • 1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
  • 1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
  • 1934Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner