Joaquín Cordero was an American actor who is best known for his work in Mexican cinema, particularly in films like “El derecho a la vida,” “Orlak, el infierno de Frankenstein,” and “Santo contra hombres infernales.”
Personal and Family Life
Joaquín Cordero was born on August 16, 1923, in Puebla, Mexico. He married Alma Guzmán Sotomayor in 1950, and they had three children together. Cordero’s father was Rafael Cordero Pita from Puebla, and his mother was Rosario Aurrecoechea Jiménez from Guerrero. His family moved to Mexico City shortly after his birth.
Career
Initially, Cordero pursued a law degree but changed his mind and decided to become an actor against his family’s wishes. He started off with small roles but quickly gained recognition in the early 1950s, becoming a sought-after actor in Mexican films, theater, and television. Throughout his career, he earned many awards and remained active in the industry well into his 80s.
Death and Legacy
Joaquín Cordero passed away on February 19, 2013, in Mexico City due to respiratory failure. He is remembered as one of the most prolific actors in Mexican cinema, leaving behind a rich legacy of memorable performances and contributions to film and theater.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Orlak, el infierno de Frankenstein | 1960-12-08 | Jaime Rojas / Orlak |
| Las luchadoras vs el robot asesino | 1969-01-09 | Arturo |
| Tres tristes tigres | 1961-07-27 | |
| El derecho a la vida | 1959-01-22 | Enrique |
| Santo contra hombres infernales | 1961-12-18 | |
| Una mujer sin amor | 1952-07-30 | Carlos |
| El libro de piedra | 1969-07-18 | Eugenio Ruvalcaba |
| Doctor Satán | 1966-12-29 | Dr. Plutarco Arozamena (Doctor Satan) |
| El gran autor | 1954-05-05 | |
| El río y la muerte | 1954-08-22 | Gerardo Anguiano |
| Comisario en turno | 1949-02-11 | |
| Los Parientes Pobres | 1993-05-03 | Evaristo Olmos |
| Carita de Ángel | 2000-06-19 | Don Adolfo Valle |
| Fuego en la Sangre | 2008-01-21 | Don Agustín Acevedo |
| La Madrastra | 2005-02-07 | Padre Belisario |