Leo Carrillo
American actor and voice artist
Born
August 6th, 1881
144 years ago
Died
September 10th, 1961
64 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Active in the early to mid-20th century, this actor gained prominence for roles in film and television. Appeared in the 1950s television series 'The Cisco Kid,' portraying the character Pancho. Worked in multiple genres, including Westerns, and lent his voice to animated projects, contributing to the cultural landscape of the era.
Portrayed Pancho in 'The Cisco Kid'
Appeared in over 50 films
Provided voice work for Disney's 'The Three Caballeros'
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