Arturo Castro
| Arturo Castro | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Arturo Castro Rivas Cacho March 21, 1918 Mexico |
| Died | 1975 (aged 56–57) |
| Occupation | Character actor |
| Spouse(s) | Rosaura Hernández |
| Children |
Benito Castro Victoria Castro Ana María Castro |
Arturo Castro Rivas Cacho (March 21, 1918 – 1975)[1][2] was a Mexican character actor who was often credited and nicknamed as "El Bigotón," due to his distinctive mustache.
Film career
Arturo Castro's film career spanned four decades and he is probably best remembered for appearing in eleven Viruta and Capulina feature films. He also appeared in the 1964 Cantinflas film El padrecito as Nepomuceno, a peasant who wishes to name his newborn son after himself, but Cantinflas disapproves and refuses to baptize the child.
Personal life
Arturo Castro was Benito Castro's father, Gualberto Castro's uncle, telenovela actress Daniela Castro's great-uncle, and Lupe Rivas Cacho's nephew.
Selected filmography
- Los chiflados del rock and roll (1957)
- Miércoles de ceniza (1958)
- El rey del tomate (1963)
- El padrecito (1964)
- Los Beverly de Peralvillo (1971)
- Que familia tan cotorra! (1973)
Television work
- Los Beverly de Peralvillo (1968-1973)
References
- ↑ "Arturo Castro Rivas Cacho, "United States Border Crossings from Mexico to United States, 1903-1957"". FamilySearch. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- ↑ Mexican Film Performers--"C", Retrieved January 8, 2011.
External links
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