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Ricardo Montalban Biography

Birth Name:Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Merino

Birth Place:Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

  • 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․"

Awards

  • 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