Héctor López Portillo
Héctor López Portillo was a Mexican actor who is best known for El abanico de Lady Windermere, Cada quién su vida, and La dama del velo. He was born on November 27, 1914, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and passed away on April 26, 1965, in Mexico City due to cancer.
Personal and Family Life
Details about Héctor López Portillo’s personal and family life are limited. He was born into a Mexican family and pursued a career in acting, which led him to significant roles in the Mexican film industry. His work spanned over two decades until his untimely death.
Career
Héctor López Portillo’s career included various roles in films throughout the 1940s and 1960s. He gained recognition for his performances in notable films such as El abanico de Lady Windermere and Cada quién su vida. His contributions to cinema have left a lasting impression on Mexican film.
Death and Legacy
Héctor López Portillo died on April 26, 1965, from cancer in Mexico City. Despite his relatively short career, he is remembered for his significant contributions to film during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. His legacy lives on through his roles and the impact he had on the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| El abanico de Lady Windermere | 1944 | Roberto (as Héctor L. Portillo) |
| La dama del velo | 1949 | Mesero |
| Crimen en la alcoba | 1946 | Cobrador (uncredited) |
| Otra primavera | 1950 | Eugenio |
| The Young and the Damned | 1952 | Juez (uncredited) |
| Angélica | 1954 | Transeúnte parque (uncredited) |
| Orquídeas para mi esposa | 1954 | Empleado oficina (uncredited) |
| La visita que no tocó el timbre | 1954 | Empleado comisaria (uncredited) |
| Un minuto de bondad | 1954 | Doctor Cuevas (uncredited) |
| Dos mundos y un amor | 1956 | Médico (uncredited) |
| Cada quién su vida | 1960 | Profesor |