Tito Guízar

Tito Guízar was a Mexican-American actor who is best known for his roles in films such as Out on the Big Ranch, The Gay Ranchero, and Blondie Goes Latin.

Personal and Family Life

Tito Guízar, born Federico Arturo Guízar Tolentino on April 8, 1908, in Guadalajara, Mexico, pursued his passion for singing against his father’s wishes. He moved to New York in 1929 to record songs and later hosted a radio show. In 1932, he married Mexican singer Carmen Noriega, and together they had three children: Nina, Lilia, and Tito.

Career Highlights

Guízar had a long career in music and acting, performing operatic and Mexican cowboy songs at prominent venues like Carnegie Hall. His film Out on the Big Ranch, released in 1936, is credited with launching the singing cowboy genre in Mexico and was also successful in the U.S. He worked alongside notable stars such as Roy Rogers and Mae West and remained active in Mexican television until the 1990s.

Death and Legacy

Tito Guízar passed away on December 25, 1999, in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 91 due to pneumonia. He is remembered for his significant contributions to both Mexican and American entertainment. Survived by his children and five grandchildren, his legacy continues through his family and the music and film industry.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Blondie Goes Latin 1941-02-27 Manuel Rodrigueu
The Gay Ranchero 1948-01-14 Nicci Lopez
Tropic Holiday 1938-06-29 Ramón
Brazil 1944-11-30 Miguel Soares
The Llano Kid 1939-12-08 Enrique Ibarra aka The Llano Kid
On the Old Spanish Trail 1947-10-15 The Gypsy
Allá en el Rancho Grande 1936-10-07 José Francisco Ruelas
The Thrill of Brazil 1946-09-06 Tito Guízar
Mis dos amores 1938-10-03 Julio
María la del Barrio 1995-08-14 Padre Honório
La usurpadora 1998-02-09 Don Panchito
Marimar 1994-01-31 Papá Pancho Pérez