Ricardo Montalbán
Mexican actor and Star Trek star
Born
November 25th, 1920
104 years ago
Died
January 14th, 2009
16 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Mexico
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A prominent Mexican actor with a career that spanned over seven decades. Achieved fame through performances in film and television. Gained significant recognition for role as Khan Noonien Singh in 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'. Starred in the television series 'Fantasy Island' as Mr. Roarke, a character that became iconic. Also featured in numerous films, including 'The King and I', 'Fiesta', and 'Give Me Your Heart'. His work extended to voice acting, contributing to animated films and series.
Starred as Khan Noonien Singh in 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'
Played Mr. Roarke in 'Fantasy Island'
Appeared in 'The King and I'
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