Carlos Petrel was an American actor who is best known for Locos por la televisión, El ciclón del Caribe, and La reina del mambo. Born on March 30, 1924, in Ferrol, La Coruña, Galicia, Spain, he enjoyed a career in acting that spanned several decades. He passed away on September 17, 2000, in Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
Personal and Family Life
Carlos Petrel was married to Sheila de los Ríos Rodríguez starting on September 13, 1949. Throughout his life, he maintained a relatively private family life. Information about his children or other family members is not widely documented.
Death and Legacy
Carlos Petrel died on September 17, 2000, leaving behind a legacy in the film and television industry. His works, especially in the 1950s and 1980s, remain appreciated by audiences. Despite having a career that began in Spain, his contributions to American entertainment have made his name known in various circles.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role/Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Perfume, efecto inmediato | Actor | 4.9 |
| 1988 | El virus del poder | Director | 5.8 |
| 1988 | Destrampados en Los Angeles | Actor | N/A |
| 1986 | Cuna de lobos | TV Series | 8.7 |
| 1981 | Juegos del destino | Dr. Quiroz | N/A |
| 1977 | Mariachi – Fiesta de sangre | Capitán Francés | 5.9 |
| 1976 | La virgen de Guadalupe | El Virrey | 6.6 |
| 1975 | Bellas de noche | Don Alfredo | 5.5 |
| 1970 | La hermana Trinquete | Agente policía (uncredited) | 6.4 |
| 1961 | Vida robada | TV Series | N/A |
| 1958 | Locos por la televisión | Actor | 4.7 |
| 1958 | La alegre casada | Actor | N/A |
| 1952 | Vuelva el sábado | El Francés (as Carlos Petrell) | 5.3 |
| 1951 | La reina del mambo | Actor | 7.1 |