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 |