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
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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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