El Santo

Mexican Luchador and film actor

El Santo - Mexican Luchador and film actor
Born

September 23rd, 1917
107 years ago

Died

1984
41 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Mexico

Links & References

A professional wrestler and actor from Mexico, gained popularity in the 1940s. Became a legendary figure in lucha libre, known for wearing a silver mask. Starred in numerous films that combined wrestling with adventure and fantasy themes. Helped bring lucha libre into the mainstream, becoming a cultural icon. Continued to perform until death in 1984.

Starred in over 50 films including 'El Santo vs. las Momias'

Championship titles in lucha libre wrestling

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