Actor. He was a renowned Mexican actor known for his appearances in both Mexican and U.S. films. Born in Vícam, Sonora, Mexico, he emigrated to the United States at the age of 14, settling in Houston, Texas, where he took on various jobs to support himself. His film career began in the 1930s, appearing in over 175 Mexican films, establishing himself as a character actor. However, it was his role as "Gold Hat," the bandit leader in John Huston's 1948 film "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre," that catapulted him to international fame. His iconic line, "Badges? We ain't got no badges. We don't need no badges. I don't have to show you any stinkin' badges!" became one of the most memorable movie quotes in history, earning him a place in cinematic lore. Other movie credits include "While Mexico Sleeps" (1938), "The Three Musketeers" (1942), "The Tiger of Jalisco" (1947), and "Border River" (1954). He passed away from a heart attack at the age of 53, shortly after completing his final film, "The Big Country," in California.
Actor. He was a renowned Mexican actor known for his appearances in both Mexican and U.S. films. Born in Vícam, Sonora, Mexico, he emigrated to the United States at the age of 14, settling in Houston, Texas, where he took on various jobs to support himself. His film career began in the 1930s, appearing in over 175 Mexican films, establishing himself as a character actor. However, it was his role as "Gold Hat," the bandit leader in John Huston's 1948 film "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre," that catapulted him to international fame. His iconic line, "Badges? We ain't got no badges. We don't need no badges. I don't have to show you any stinkin' badges!" became one of the most memorable movie quotes in history, earning him a place in cinematic lore. Other movie credits include "While Mexico Sleeps" (1938), "The Three Musketeers" (1942), "The Tiger of Jalisco" (1947), and "Border River" (1954). He passed away from a heart attack at the age of 53, shortly after completing his final film, "The Big Country," in California.
Bio by: Ola K Ase
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