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Born on September 23, 1917, El Santo was from Tulancingo, Hidalgo, Mexico. El Santo was a professional wrestler, film actor and stage actor. Death is recorded on February 5, 1984, at the age of 66. Recorded honors include WWE Hall of Fame and Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. The listed height was 170 cm.
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.
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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
- Origin
- Tulancingo, Hidalgo, Mexico
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- actor / professional wrestler / film actor / stage actor / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- WWE Hall of Fame
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El%20Santo
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q970321
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was El Santo born?
El Santo was born on September 23, 1917.
When did El Santo die?
El Santo died on February 5, 1984, aged 66.
Where was El Santo from?
El Santo was from Tulancingo, Hidalgo, Mexico.
What did El Santo do?
El Santo worked as actor, professional wrestler, film actor, stage actor, television actor.
How tall was El Santo?
El Santo was 170 cm tall.
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