Eugene Luis Francisco Iglesias Carrillo, a talented supporting actor, made a lasting impact in numerous Hollywood westerns throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Iglesias came from a distinguished family with connections to José Luis Alberto Muñoz Marín, the first elected governor of Puerto Rico.
Iglesias' journey to California was as a student, where he was soon discovered and signed by Columbia Pictures. He made his acting debut in 1951, playing the role of Mel Ferrer's determined younger matador brother in The Brave Bulls. This marked the beginning of his successful career in westerns, where he would go on to play a wide variety of colorful characters.
Some of his most notable roles included Johnny Sombrero in The Duel at Silver Creek (1952),Chibiabos in Hiawatha (1952),Gray Eagle in Jack McCall, Desperado (1953),Chato in Taza, Son of Cochise (1954),and Walk the Proud Land (1956). Iglesias also had the opportunity to play roles that showcased his versatility as an actor, including the impassioned patriot Rollo D'Anterras in Mask of the Avenger (1951),Don Manuel Arriega in Cowboy (1958),and Paulo in East of Sumatra (1953).
As the 1960s progressed, Iglesias began to transition into television work, ultimately retiring from acting in 1970.
