Duncan Renaldo
American actor in The Cisco Kid
Born
April 23rd, 1904
121 years ago
Died
September 3rd, 1980
45 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1904, an American actor gained recognition for his portrayal of the character Cisco Kid in the 1950s television series. The role brought significant popularity and established a lasting legacy in the Western genre. Prior to television work, engaged in various theatrical productions and films during the 1930s and 1940s. His work on The Cisco Kid influenced the representation of Latino characters in media. Renaldo also contributed to film as a producer later in his career.
Played Cisco Kid in The Cisco Kid television series
Appeared in numerous films during the 1930s and 1940s
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