Soledad Jiménez was an American actress who is best known for Kid Galahad, The Girl from Rio, and The Kid from Rio. Born on February 28, 1874, in Santander, Spain, she made a name for herself in Hollywood films during the 1930s and 40s. She passed away on October 17, 1966, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Soledad Jiménez was born in Spain and later moved to the United States where she pursued her acting career. Her roles often depicted her as mothers, grandmothers, or maids, highlighting her versatility as an actress. Despite her success in film, details about her personal and family life remain limited.
Death and Legacy
Soledad Jiménez died from a stroke on October 17, 1966. Her performances in Hollywood films during the 1930s and 40s left a lasting impression, and she is remembered for her contributions to the representation of Latina women in cinema. Her legacy continues to be honored by film historians and fans alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Kid Galahad | 1937-05-29 | Mrs. Donati |
| Robin Hood of El Dorado | 1936-03-17 | Madre Murrieta |
| Don Ricardo Returns | 1946-11-05 | Waitress |
| Black Bart | 1948-02-17 | Teresa |
| Billy the Kid | 1930-10-16 | Santiago’s Mother (uncredited) |
| Law and Lead | 1936-11-14 | Señora Gonzales |
| The Phantom of the Range | 1936-11-27 | Perdita the Housekeeper |
| The Bold Caballero | 1936-12-01 | Indian woman |
| A Devil with Women | 1930-10-17 | Jimenez |
| Live, Love and Learn | 1937-10-29 | Spanish Woman (uncredited) |
| High Flyers | 1937-11-07 | Essie – the Cook |
| The Cock-Eyed World | 1929-10-19 | Innkeeper |
| The Oklahoma Kid | 1939-03-11 | Jane’s Servant (uncredited) |
| Rough Riders’ Round-up | 1939-03-13 | Old Squaw |
| The Return of the Cisco Kid | 1939-04-28 | Mama Soledad |
| Girl from Rio | 1939-08-07 | Lola, Marquita’s Maid |
| Frankenstein | 1931-11-21 | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Captain Thunder | 1930-12-27 | Señora Ruiz |
| The Red Rider | 1934-07-16 | Maxwell Servant |
| Bordertown | 1935-01-23 | Mrs. Ramirez |
| Hold Back the Dawn | 1941-09-26 | Old Peón’s Wife (uncredited) |
| North West Mounted Police | 1940-10-22 | Grandmother |
| The Broken Wing | 1932-03-25 | Maria |
| Seven Sinners | 1940-10-25 | Bijou’s Maid (uncredited) |
| The Red Dance | 1928-12-02 | Tasia’s Mother (uncredited) |
| Angel in Exile | 1948-10-20 | Old Mexican Woman |
| Bad Men of the Border | 1945-06-01 | Estrella |
| Forbidden Valley | 1938-02-13 | Meetah |
| South of the Rio Grande | 1945-09-15 | Mama Maria |
| The Texan | 1930-05-10 | The Dueña |
| The Arizona Kid | 1930-03-23 | Pulga |
| For Whom the Bell Tolls | 1943-07-12 | Guillermo’s Wife |
| In Old Arizona | 1928-12-25 | Tonita the Cook (uncredited) |
| California Frontier | 1938-12-15 | Mama Cantova (as Soledad Jimenez) |
| Resurrección | 1931-03-06 | María |
| Romance of the Rio Grande | 1929-11-17 | Catalina |
| The Vanishing Frontier | 1933-03-13 | Mama Valdez (uncredited) |
| The Cyclone Ranger | 1935-03-15 | Doña Castalar |
| Carne de Cabaret | 1931-05-08 | Madame Blanchard |
| The Girl and the Gambler | 1939-06-15 | Innkeeper |