Jean Safont was an American actor who is best known for Operation 67, La mano que aprieta, and Santo in the Border of Terror. He was born on March 20, 1932, in France, and passed away on September 22, 2015, in Mexico City, Mexico.
Personal and Family Life
Jean Safont’s birth name was Liberto Safont Obrados. He had a brother named José Luis Carol, who was also an actor. His parents were Carmen Obrados Morales, who hailed from Spain, and Juan Safont Rebuel, who was also from Spain.
Career
In addition to acting, Jean Safont was a professional wrestler. He appeared in various films and television shows throughout his career, often portraying roles related to wrestling. His work in the film industry extended over several decades, showcasing his diverse talent in both wrestling and acting.
Death and Legacy
Jean Safont died on September 22, 2015, in Mexico City. His contributions to the film industry and professional wrestling have left a lasting impression, and he is remembered for his notable performances in various films.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Santo contra el asesino de la T.V. | 1982-09-10 | Inspector Fierro |
| La venganza de Huracán Ramírez | 1969-02-27 | Professor Landru |
| Golpe a la Mafia | 1980-01-01 | |
| La Jorobada | 1981-07-27 | Sr. Retes, empresario |
| La silla vacía | 1984-06-07 | |
| El Misterio de Huracán Ramírez | 1962-09-20 | Luchador |
| Operación 67 | 1967-11-16 | Wrestling opponent |
| Los Endemoniados del Ring | 1966-04-15 | (as Jean Saffon) |
| Santo el Enmascarado de Plata vs. los villanos del ring | 1968-01-11 | Safont |
| El hijo de Huracán Ramírez | 1966-08-25 | Luchador |
| La mano que aprieta | 1966-05-20 | Luchador |
| Santo en la frontera del terror | 1981-08-06 | Dr. Sombra |
| Chanoc y El Hijo del Santo contra los vampiros asesinos | 1983-04-21 | Jean |
| Huracán Ramírez y la monjita negra | 1973-07-04 | Sansón el elegante |
| Cabaret de frontera | 1992-01-01 | |
| Rebelde | 2004-10-04 | Ricardo Mendiola |