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José Ferrer
José Ferrer
80 years (Jan 8, 1912 – Jan 26, 1992)
Santurce, Puerto Rico
52 Movies
16 TV Shows

José Ferrer

Known for
A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy
Leopold
The Big Brawl
Dominici
Lawrence of Arabia
Turkish Bey
Dune
Padisha Emperor Shaddam IV
The first Hispanic actor to win an Oscar, Puerto Rican José Ferrer (1912-1992) was a figure of enormous prestige both in theater and in film. Born in Santurce, he was established on Broadway with his Cyrano de Bergerac, a role he brought to the screen in 1950 and for which he won the Oscar for Best Actor, a historic milestone for Latino performers. He also shone playing the painter Toulouse-Lautrec in 'Moulin Rouge' (1952), which earned him another nomination, and he appeared in superproductions such as 'Lawrence of Arabia'. An actor of impeccable diction and intense presence, he combined classical elegance with a notable dramatic depth that placed him among the greats of his time.
The first Hispanic actor to win an Oscar, Puerto Rican José Ferrer (1912-1992) was a figure of enormous prestige both in theater and in film. Born in Santurce, he was established on Broadway with his Cyrano de Bergerac, a role he brought to the screen in 1950 and for which he won the Oscar for Best Actor, a historic milestone for Latino performers. He also shone playing the painter Toulouse-Lautrec in 'Moulin Rouge' (1952), which earned him another nomination, and he appeared in superproductions such as 'Lawrence of Arabia'. An actor of impeccable diction and intense presence, he combined classical elegance with a notable dramatic depth that placed him among the greats of his time.
Known for
A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy
Leopold
The Big Brawl
Dominici
Lawrence of Arabia
Turkish Bey
Dune
Padisha Emperor Shaddam IV
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Old Explorers
Warner Watney
★ 9.0
1990
Film
Hired to Kill
Rallis
★ 4.8
1990
Film
Strange Interlude
Professor Leeds · 3 episodes
★ 7.0
1988–
TV
Newhart
Arthur Vanderkellen · 6 episodes
★ 7.2
1984–1987
TV
Blood & Orchids
Walter Bergman · 2 episodes
★ 7.2
1986
TV
Matlock
Nicholas Baron · 2 episodes
★ 7.1
1986–
TV
George Washington
Governor Dinwiddie · 3 episodes
★ 7.7
1984
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Cagliostro · 1 episode
★ 7.5
1984
TV
Dune
Padisha Emperor Shaddam IV
★ 6.2
1984
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is José Ferrer still alive?
José Ferrer passed away on January 26, 1992 at age 80.
What are the most famous roles of José Ferrer?
José Ferrer is best known for roles in Lawrence of Arabia, Dune, A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy.
How many movies has José Ferrer been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1946), José Ferrer has appeared in 52 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was José Ferrer's first movie?
The career of José Ferrer began with Bolivia (1946).
What is José Ferrer's most recent movie or series?
José Ferrer's most recent release is Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker, which premiered on October 28, 1991.
What TV shows has José Ferrer appeared in?
On television, José Ferrer has appeared in Columbo, Murder, She Wrote, Magnum, P.I., The Love Boat.
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José Ferrer
José Ferrer
1912-01-08 · Santurce, Puerto Rico

José Ferrer (January 8, 1912 – January 26, 1992), was a Puerto Rican actor and director. He was the first Hispanic actor to win an Academy Award.

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