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Jorge Negrete was listed as a singer and film actor. Born on November 30, 1911, Jorge Negrete was from Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico. Death is recorded on December 5, 1953, at the age of 42. Recorded honors include Latin Grammy Hall of Fame (2013).
My Take
Jorge Negrete embodies the golden age of Mexican cinema in a way few performers ever match. A singing film star steeped in ranchera, he carried an entire era's romance in his voice and face. What moves me is the legacy: he died at only forty-two, yet was inducted into the Latin Grammy Hall of Fame in 2013, and his posthumous album still ranks among the greatest Latin records ever made. That kind of enduring resonance cannot be manufactured. To me, he became more than a star, he became a vessel of national pride.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jorge Negrete
- Name (Japanese)
- ホルヘ・ネグレテ
- Reading
- ほるへ・ねぐれて
- Born
- November 30, 1911 – December 5, 1953
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Boar
- Origin
- Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Occupation
- actor / singer / film actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2013 Latin Grammy Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge%20Negrete
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q734580
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Jorge Negrete born?
Born November 30, 1911.
When did Jorge Negrete die?
Died December 5, 1953, aged 42.
Where was Jorge Negrete from?
Jorge Negrete was from Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico.
What did Jorge Negrete do?
Jorge Negrete worked as actor, singer, film actor.
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