Cavernario Galindo was an American actor born on September 27, 1923, in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. He is best known for his work in “Santo in the Wax Museum,” “Blue Demon contra cerebros infernales,” and “Doctor of Doom.” He passed away on July 19, 1999, in Xochimilco, Mexico City, Mexico.
Personal and Family Life
Cavernario Galindo, whose birth name was Rodolfo Galindo Ramirez, had a notable career in professional wrestling before transitioning to acting. He was well-regarded in the entertainment industry for his contributions to both wrestling and film, although details about his personal life remain limited.
Career
Galindo’s film career featured various roles in movies that combined his wrestling background with acting. He appeared in numerous films throughout the 1960s and 1970s, making a name for himself in the lucha libre genre, which blends wrestling with cinema.
Death and Legacy
Cavernario Galindo died from lung cancer on July 19, 1999, at the age of 75. He left behind a legacy as a beloved figure in both wrestling and Mexican cinema, remembered for his charismatic performances and significant contributions to the lucha libre genre.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| La isla de los dinosaurios | 1967-03-15 | Caveman |
| La última lucha | 1959-11-12 | El Cavernario |
| Los leones del ring contra la Cosa Nostra | 1974-07-25 | Luchador |
| Los tigres del ring | 1960-03-30 | |
| Santo en el museo de cera | 1963-06-20 | Wrestler |
| Blue Demon destructor de espías | 1968-07-11 | Luchador (uncredited) |
| Las lobas del ring | 1965-05-21 | Self – Wrestler |
| Las Mujeres Panteras | 1967-03-03 | Self – Wrestler |
| Blue Demon contra Cerebros Infernales | 1968-08-17 | |
| Asesinos de la lucha libre | 1962-02-15 | Self |
| Las bestias del terror | 1973-05-17 |