Rico Alaniz was an American actor known for his roles in The Magnificent Seven, War of the Colossal Beast, and Wolf Larsen. He was born on October 25, 1919, in Juarez, Mexico and passed away on March 9, 2015, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Rico Alaniz, whose birth name was Americo Zorilla Alaniz, was a versatile character actor. He was often cast in roles portraying Spaniards, Native Americans, or Mexican bandits. Throughout his career, he formed lifelong friendships with fellow actors Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen.
Career
Alaniz had a prolific career in film and television, appearing in various productions from the 1950s to the 1990s. His notable roles include characters in classics like The Magnificent Seven and War of the Colossal Beast. His contributions to cinema have left a lasting impression, particularly in the genres of Westerns and horror.
Death and Legacy
Rico Alaniz passed away on March 9, 2015, at the age of 95. His work in the film industry has been commemorated through his memorable performances, leaving behind a legacy that continues to be appreciated by fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Magnificent Seven | 1960-10-12 | Sotero |
| War of the Colossal Beast | 1958-06-04 | Sgt. Luis Murillo |
| Jeopardy | 1953-03-30 | Officer at 1st Roadblock (uncredited) |
| California Conquest | 1952-07-04 | Pedro |
| Conquest of Cochise | 1953-09-01 | Felipe |
| Column South | 1953-05-20 | Chavez |
| Night Gallery | 1969-11-08 | Bartender |
| A Lady Without Passport | 1950-08-03 | Young Cuban Man (uncredited) |
| Hollywood Story | 1951-06-01 | Spanish Actor (uncredited) |
| Appointment in Honduras | 1953-10-16 | Bermudez |
| Green Fire | 1954-12-29 | Antonio |
| Mister 880 | 1950-09-29 | Carlos (Spanish Interpreter) (uncredited) |
| Final Analysis | 1992-02-07 | Old Spanish Man |
| The Last Command | 1955-08-03 | |
| The Women of Pitcairn Island | 1956-12-01 | The Spanisher |
| Wings of the Hawk | 1953-08-26 | Captain Gomez |
| Summer and Smoke | 1961-11-16 | Knife Thrower (uncredited) |
| The Fighter | 1952-05-23 | Carlos |
| The Capture | 1950-04-08 | |
| Tropic Zone | 1953-01-14 | Capt. Basilio (uncredited) |
| Hong Kong Confidential | 1958-10-01 | Fernando |
| Drum Beat | 1954-11-10 | |
| The Cruel Tower | 1956-10-28 | |
| Viva Zapata! | 1952-02-07 | Guard (uncredited) |
| Macao | 1952-04-11 | Bus Driver (uncredited) |
| The Fugitive | 1963-09-17 | Carlos |
| The Fugitive | 1963-09-17 | Perez |
| Zorro | 1957-10-10 | Pvt. Ortega (uncredited) |
| Tales of Wells Fargo | 1957-03-18 | Sebastian |
| Maverick | 1957-09-22 | Fernando |