Eugene Iglesias was an American actor who is best known for his roles in The Duel at Silver Creek, The Brave Bulls, and Taza, Son of Cochise. He was born Eugene Luis Francisco Iglesias Carrillo on December 3, 1926, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and became a prominent supporting actor in many Hollywood westerns during the 1950s and 1960s.
Personal and Family Life
Iglesias came from a notable family connected to José Luis Alberto Muñoz Marín, the first elected governor of Puerto Rico. He moved to California to study and quickly began his acting career after being signed by Columbia Pictures. Iglesias was known for his diverse roles, including characters of different ethnic backgrounds.
Acting Career
Iglesias had a prolific acting career, frequently appearing in western films and television shows. He gained popularity by playing various colorful characters, particularly outlaws and Native Americans. He transitioned to television work in the mid-1960s and eventually retired from acting in 1970.
Death and Legacy
Eugene Iglesias passed away on February 4, 2023, in Lamesa, Texas, due to a stroke. He left behind a significant legacy as a talented actor who contributed to the golden era of Hollywood westerns. His performances continue to be remembered and appreciated by fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Duel at Silver Creek | 1952-09-05 | Johnny Sombrero |
| The Money Trap | 1965-09-07 | Father |
| Taza, Son of Cochise | 1954-02-18 | Chato |
| The Naked Dawn | 1955-11-02 | Manuel Lopez |
| Indian Uprising | 1952-01-02 | Sgt. Ramirez |
| Domino Kid | 1957-10-01 | Juan Cortez |
| Cowboy | 1958-01-23 | Don Manuel Arriega |
| Underwater! | 1955-02-09 | Miguel Vega |
| Rio Bravo | 1959-03-18 | 1st Burdette Man in Shootout (uncredited) |
| Harper | 1966-02-22 | Felix |
| California Conquest | 1952-07-04 | Ernesto Brios |
| Hiawatha | 1952-12-28 | Chibiabos (as Gene Iglesias) |
| Jack McCall, Desperado | 1953-04-01 | Grey Eagle |
| They Rode West | 1954-12-04 | Red Leaf |
| Apache Rifles | 1964-11-26 | Cpl. Ramirez |
| Frontier Uprising | 1961-02-01 | Lt. Ruiz |
| Safe at Home! | 1962-04-13 | Mr. Torres |
| The Brave Bulls | 1951-04-18 | Pepe Bello |
| Mask of the Avenger | 1951-06-27 | Rollo D’Anterras |
| Walk the Proud Land | 1956-09-01 | Chato |
| The Killers of Mussolini | 1959-06-04 | Tullio |
| Tumbleweed | 1953-12-01 | Tigre |
| East of Sumatra | 1953-09-23 | Paulo (as Gene Iglesias) |
| A Town Has Turned to Dust | 1958-06-19 | Pancho Rivera |