Pedro de Cordoba was an American actor best known for his roles in “City in Darkness”, “Captain Blood”, and “The Song of Bernadette”. He had a strong career in both silent films and talkies, often portraying wealthy, kind-hearted Latino characters.
Personal and Family Life
Born on September 28, 1881, in New York City, Pedro de Cordoba was the son of a Cuban father and a French mother. He was married twice, first to Antoinette Glover, who passed away in 1921, and later to Eleanor M. Nolan in 1928, with whom he had six children. His three sons served in the Air Force, while his daughters include Colette, Ellen, and Josephine.
Death and Legacy
Pedro de Cordoba passed away from a heart attack on September 16, 1950, in Sunland, California. He left behind a legacy of diverse roles in film and radio that highlighted his talent as a character actor. His performances have continued to be appreciated by audiences and film historians alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| City in Darkness | 1939-11-15 | Antoine |
| The Time of Your Life | 1948-09-03 | Arab Philosopher |
| The Beast with Five Fingers | 1947-02-08 | Sidewalk Cafe Waiter Horatio |
| Condemned to Live | 1935-09-15 | Anders Bizet |
| The Devil-Doll | 1936-07-10 | Charles Martin |
| The Ghost Breakers | 1940-06-21 | Havez (as Pedro De Cordoba) |
| Captain Blood | 1935-12-26 | Don Diego |
| The Falcon in Mexico | 1944-08-04 | Don Carlos Ybarra |
| Range War | 1939-09-08 | Padre Jose |
| When Knighthood Was in Flower | 1922-09-15 | Duke of Buckingham |
| Tarzan Triumphs | 1943-01-20 | Oman |
| Comanche Territory | 1950-05-01 | Quisima |
| Ramona | 1936-09-25 | Father Salvierderra |
| A Scandal in Paris | 1946-07-19 | Priest |
| Distrito Quinto | 1958-06-16 | Miguel Carmona |
| Professional Soldier | 1935-12-27 | Stefan Bernaido |
| Aloma of the South Seas | 1941-08-27 | Raaiti |
| International Settlement | 1938-02-04 | Maurice Zabello |
| Romance of the Rio Grande | 1941-01-17 | Don Fernando de Vega |
| South of Pago Pago | 1940-07-19 | Chief |
| Carnival in Costa Rica | 1947-03-28 | Papa Castro |
| Robin Hood of Monterey | 1947-09-06 | Don Carlos Belmonte |
| Mexican Hayride | 1948-12-27 | Señor Martinez |
| When the Redskins Rode | 1951-05-30 | Chief Shingiss |
| The Corsican Brothers | 1941-11-28 | Count Gravini |
| Rose of the Rancho | 1936-01-09 | Gomez |
| The Dark Mirror | 1920-05-08 | Mario |
| Friday and Johnnie | 1936-04-30 | Undetermined Supporting Role |