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Mil Máscaras was born on July 15, 1942 in San Luis Potosí, Mexico and is credited as a professional wrestler, film actor and television actor. As of 2026, Mil Máscaras is 84 years old. Listed accolades include WWE Hall of Fame and Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. The listed height is 185 cm.
My Take
Mil Máscaras gives me chills, frankly. Being recognized as the man who first carried lucha libre to the wider world - mentioned alongside El Santo and Blue Demon - is a staggering legacy. Both the WWE and Wrestling Observer Halls of Fame confirm it's no exaggeration. I love the mythology baked into his name: a thousand masks, a different one each match, his true face guarded for life. That commitment to mystique is the very romance of a wrestling hero. A legend born in 1942 who was beloved in Japan too, he embodies why masked wrestling endures. He has my full salute.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mil Máscaras
- Name (Japanese)
- ミル・マスカラス
- Reading
- みる・ますからす
- Born
- July 15, 1942 (age 84)
- Origin
- San Luis Potosí, Mexico
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- professional wrestler / actor / film actor / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- WWE Hall of Fame
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
3. Links
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 Mil Máscaras born?
Mil Máscaras was born on July 15, 1942 and is 84 years old.
Where is Mil Máscaras from?
Mil Máscaras is from San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
What does Mil Máscaras do?
Mil Máscaras works as professional wrestler, actor, film actor, television actor.
How tall is Mil Máscaras?
Mil Máscaras is 185 cm tall.
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