Guillermo Calles was an American actor best known for Dios y ley, Death Flight, and La justicia de Pancho Villa. He was born on June 25, 1891, in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico, and passed away on February 28, 1958, in Mexico City, Mexico.
Personal and Family Life
Guillermo Calles was born as Guillermo Calles Guerrero. He lived during a time when the film industry was rapidly evolving, and he made significant contributions as both an actor and director. His personal life remains less documented, but his passion for acting is evident in his varied performances on screen.
Career
Calles had a diverse acting career, featuring in many films from the early 1930s to the late 1950s. His roles often highlighted his versatility as an actor, allowing him to portray various characters. He was a prominent figure in Mexican cinema and appeared in memorable films like The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and Captain from Castile.
Death and Legacy
Guillermo Calles died on February 28, 1958, leaving behind a legacy in the film industry. His contributions to cinema are remembered, especially in the context of Mexican cultural narratives. He remains an important figure for his work during the golden age of Mexican film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ahí viene Martín Corona | 1952-05-23 | |
| The Treasure of the Sierra Madre | 1948-01-15 | Mexican Storeowner (uncredited) |
| Run for the Sun | 1956-07-30 | Paco |
| Así es mi tierra | 1937-09-15 | Gonzalo |
| El Mago | 1949-05-04 | Asesino turbante (uncredited) |
| El río y la muerte | 1954-08-22 | Tomás (uncredited) |
| Enamorada | 1946-12-25 | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| El rebozo de Soledad | 1952-11-13 | Toribio, curandero (uncredited) |
| Los Tres Huastecos | 1948-08-05 | El Bronco |
| La huella del chacal | 1956-10-18 | |
| La guarida del buitre | 1958-02-19 | |
| La Mujer Que Yo Perdí | 1949-07-12 | Macedonio |
| Dios y ley | 1930-03-08 | El indígena |
| Una cita de amor | 1958-06-05 | Peasant (uncredited) |
| Seven Cities of Gold | 1955-10-07 | Miscomi |
| El Cristo de mi Cabecera | 1951-01-03 | Pamoceno |
| Behind Two Guns | 1924-05-15 | Eagle Slowfoot (as William Calles) |
| A la sombra del puente | 1948-07-08 | |
| Balajú | 1944-08-24 | Andrés (uncredited) |
| La mujer del puerto | 1949-11-07 | Hombre golpeado por Rosario (uncredited) |
| A la orilla de un palmar | 1937-10-06 | Tío Goyo |
| Captain from Castile | 1947-12-25 | Aztec (uncredited) |
| The Last Frontier | 1955-12-07 | Spotted Elk (uncredited) |
| La perla | 1947-09-12 |