Armando Espinosa was an American actor best known for his roles in El fantasma de la casa roja, La niña popoff, and Tania la bella salvaje. He was born on September 12, 1912, in Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico, and passed away on November 6, 1957.
Personal and Family Life
Armando was born José Armando Mario Espinosa Hoppenstedt. He was married twice, first to Lucha Palacios, with whom he tied the knot on September 8, 1937, but later divorced. He also had a second marriage to Luz María Ruiz.
Death and Legacy
Armando Espinosa died on November 6, 1957, in Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico, due to cancer. Despite his relatively short life, he left behind a notable legacy in the film industry with several memorable performances that are still recognized today.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Maratón de baile | Asistente de Pepe (as Armando Espinosa ‘Periquin’) |
| 1958 | Se los chupó la bruja | Policía (as Armando Espinosa ‘Periquín’) |
| 1957 | Pobres millonarios | N/A |
| 1957 | Muertos de risa | Oscarito (as Armando Espinosa ‘Periquin’) |
| 1956 | El fantasma de la casa roja | Sarg. Leon Marzo (as ‘Periquin’) |
| 1955 | Abajo el telón | N/A |
| 1955 | Yo fui novio de Rosita Alvírez | (as Armando Espinosa ‘Periquin’) |
| 1955 | Al diablo las mujeres | Cabo (as Periquin) |
| 1952 | La niña popoff | N/A |
| 1951 | Entre abogados te veas | El Judío (Sr. Rabinovich) (as Armando Espinosa ‘Periquin’) |
| 1951 | La reina del mambo | N/A |
| 1949 | Canta y no llores… | (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Tania la bella salvaje | Coreógrafo (as Periquin) |