Wolf Ruvinskis was an American actor known for his roles in Neutron, La bestia magnífica, and Juego limpio. He was born on October 30, 1921, in Riga, Latvia, and died on November 9, 1999, in Mexico City due to cardiac arrest.
Personal and Family Life
Wolf Ruvinskis grew up in a Jewish family that fled to Argentina during World War II to escape persecution. Growing up in poverty, he found solace in sports and developed a passion for wrestling. He married three times, including to Beatriz Perez and dancer Armida Herrera, and had a complicated relationship with actress Lilia Michel until his passing.
Career Highlights
Before acting, Ruvinskis was a professional wrestler in the 1940s and 1950s. He achieved fame for creating the superhero character Neutron, featured in films like La bestia magnífica (1952). Wolf also had a diverse career as a magician and tango singer, performing alongside legendary Mexican wrestlers until his work in films continued into the 1990s.
Death and Legacy
Wolf Ruvinskis passed away on November 9, 1999, in Mexico City from cardiac arrest. He is remembered as a prominent figure in Mexican cinema and wrestling, leaving a lasting impact with his unique background and contributions to both industries. His legacy lives on through his films and the characters he portrayed.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A Media Luz Los Tres | 1958-03-26 | |
| Neutrón el enmascarado negro | 1962-04-06 | Neutrón |
| El diablo desaparece | 1957-02-09 | |
| Santo el enmascarado de plata vs. la invasión de los marcianos | 1967-07-27 | Argos |
| Los Asesinos del Karate | 1965-08-06 | Neutron / Carlos Marquez |
| Ladrón de cadáveres | 1957-09-26 | Guillermo Santana |
| El luchador fenómeno | 1952-10-17 | |
| Nocaut | 1984-11-22 | Saúl Beltrán |
| La bestia magnifica (Lucha libre) | 1953-05-22 | Carlos |
| El crepúsculo de un dios | 1969-10-30 | Charlie Gonzalez |
| El sultán descalzo | 1956-03-31 | Hilario Trujeque |
| Chido Guan, el tacos de oro | 1986-05-15 | Héctor Zepeda |
| Juego limpio | 1995-01-01 |