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Pedro Armendáriz was born on May 9, 1912 in Mexico City, Mexico. Pedro Armendáriz was listed as a film actor and television actor. Death is recorded on June 18, 1963, at the age of 51. Schooling on record includes California Polytechnic State University.
My Take
Pedro Armendáriz is, to me, one of the defining faces of Mexico's golden age of cinema. Alongside Dolores del Río and María Félix, he carried Latin American film to global audiences in the 1940s and 50s, winning the Ariel Award for Best Actor twice for The Pearl and Soledad's Shawl. His death at 51 cut a major career short, yet his legacy as a cultural standard-bearer endures. I find faces like his fascinating because they carry the weight of an entire era. He represents a chapter of film history that still rewards rediscovery today.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Pedro Armendáriz
- Name (Japanese)
- ペドロ・アルメンダリス
- Reading
- ぺどろ・あるめんだりす
- Born
- May 9, 1912 – June 18, 1963
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- California Polytechnic State University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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 Pedro Armendáriz born?
Born May 9, 1912.
When did Pedro Armendáriz die?
Died June 18, 1963, aged 51.
Where was Pedro Armendáriz from?
Pedro Armendáriz was from Mexico City, Mexico.
What did Pedro Armendáriz do?
Pedro Armendáriz worked as actor, film actor, television actor.
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