Ricardo Montalban

Birth Name:

Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Merino

Birth Place:

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Director

Won the 2002 Spirit of Angelus Award at the Angelus Awards Student Film Festival
In 1960, he was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Won third place at the 1958 Golden Laurel Awards for his performance in "Sayonara․"
In 1944, he got married to model and actress Georgiana Young
Got his start in acting when he was cast as the lead in his high school production of "Tovarich․"
Is widely recognized for his frequent portrayal of ethnic roles
Was the inspiration for the name of Desi Arnaz's character on "I Love Lucy․"

1958Golden Laurel - Top Male Supporting Performance:Nominated
1978Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Series:Winner
1986Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Villain on a Prime Time Serial:Nominated
1988Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Villain: Prime Time:Nominated

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