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Mexican actor
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Male
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Birth:
25 November 1919(Campeche, Mexico)
Death:
6 May 1994(Mexico City, Mexico)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Rafael Baledón Cárdenas (25 November 1919 – 6 May 1994) was a Mexican actor, director, screenwriter, and producer of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. He worked in both film and television.
Life
Rafael Baledón was on 25 November 1919 in Campeche, Mexico. He initially wanted to be a doctor, but couldn't pursue the career due to economic reasons. His acting career began working as an extra until he received his major acting job for the 1942 film María Eugenia. The following year, he married actress Lilia Michel and had five children: Rafael, Leonor, Ana Laura, Lourdes and Lilia.
On 6 May 1994, he died of a heart attack.
Selected filmography
Television
Actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | El amor tiene cara de mujer | Mariano Gallardo | |
| 1978 | Rosalía | Roberto | |
| 1980 | Ambición | ||
| 1981 | Soledad | Don Félix | |
| 1982 | Infamia | Lawrence Isabella | |
| 1982 | Gabriel y Gabriela | Raúl | |
| 1983 | Bianca Vidal | Don Raúl Medina | |
| 1983 | Stella | Jim Uptegrove | |
| 1984 | Sí, mi amor | Capitán O'Hara | |
| 1986 | Ave fénix | Mauro | |
| 1987 | Yesenia | Michael Grates | |
| 1988 | El Extraño Retorno de Diana Salazar | Ernesto Santelmo | |
| 1990 | Mi pequeña Soledad | Don Manuel Fernández | |
| 1994 | Prisionera de amor | Braulio Monasterios #1 |
Director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | La llama de tu amor | |
| 1986 | Ave fénix | |
| 1987 | Yesenia |
Film
- The Count of Monte Cristo (1942)