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My Take
El Santo stands, for me, among the rare performers who transcended their craft to become a nation's myth. Wearing his silver mask for life, never removing it in public, he turned a wrestling persona into a cultural institution, then doubled the legend through his films. I am drawn to that uncompromising commitment to character; the man and the icon became inseparable. Born Rodolfo Guzman Huerta, he earned a place in the WWE Hall of Fame and the lasting devotion of Mexico. When a fictional hero outlives the man and shapes a country's imagination, that is genuine greatness.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- El Santo
- Name (Japanese)
- エル・サント
- Reading
- える・さんと
- Born
- September 23, 1917 – February 5, 1984
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
- Origin
- Tulancingo, Hidalgo, Mexico
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / professional wrestler / film actor / stage actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- WWE Hall of Fame
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was El Santo born?
September 23, 1917 – February 5, 1984.
Where is El Santo from?
El Santo is from Tulancingo, Hidalgo, Mexico.
What does El Santo do?
El Santo works as actor, professional wrestler, film actor, stage actor, television actor.
How tall is El Santo?
El Santo is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.