Armendariz, Pedro (1912-63)

This rs-educated Mexican actor debuted in 1934 as a romantic lead in ranchero pictures and quickly achieved stardom. Best known in Mexico for the classic melodramas in rural settings directed by Emilio Fernandez, aka El Indio, co-starring Dolores del Rio, Armen?dariz was typecast in Hollywood as a fiery mustachioed Latin.  

His best work there was under Ford's direction, notably as one of the Three Godfathers. Returning to Mexico, he did Runnel's El bruto (1952) and went on to a prolific international career that included work in France and in Italy. He shot himself in Los Angeles on learning he had terminal  cancer