José Torvay

José Torvay

Deceased · Born: Jan 28, 1909 · Died: Mar 19, 1972

Personal Details

BornJan 28, 1909 Durango, Mexico

Biography

José Torvay, a talented actor, entered this world on January 28, 1909, in the city of Durango, Mexico, a location that would later serve as the backdrop for some of his most notable roles.

With a career spanning multiple decades, Torvay made a lasting impact in the world of cinema, leaving behind a legacy that includes iconic films such as The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, released in 1948, Two Mules for Sister Sara, which premiered in 1970, and My Outlaw Brother, a 1951 production that showcased his impressive acting abilities.

Throughout his personal life, Torvay was married to the lovely Ofelia Carranza Silva, a union that brought joy and companionship to his life.

Unfortunately, José Torvay's life was cut short when he passed away on March 19, 1972, in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico, leaving behind a wealth of memories and a continued appreciation for his remarkable body of work.

Career

1973
Kid Blue
Kid Blue as Old Coyote
1970
Chisum
Chisum as Mexican Blacksmith (uncredited)
Two Mules for Sister Sara
Two Mules for Sister Sara as Mexican Guerrilla (as Jose Torvay)
1961
The Last Sunset
The Last Sunset as Rosario (uncredited)
1956
Bandido!
Bandido! as Gonzalez
Serenade
Serenade as Mariachi Leader (uncredited)
1955
A Life in the Balance
A Life in the Balance as Andrés Martínez
Strange Lady in Town
Strange Lady in Town as Bartolo Diaz
1954
Green Fire
Green Fire as Manuel
1953
The Hitch-Hiker
The Hitch-Hiker as Captain Alvarado
1952
My Man and I
My Man and I as Manuel Ramirez
One Big Affair
One Big Affair as Charcoal Wagon Driver
1951
The Brave Bulls
The Brave Bulls as Eladio Gómez
My Outlaw Brother
My Outlaw Brother as Enrique Ortiz (as Jose Torvay)
1950
The Torch
The Torch as Captain Quiñones
Borderline
Borderline as Miguel
1949
1947
The Fugitive
The Fugitive as Mexican (uncredited)
1944
Maria Candelaria
Maria Candelaria as Policeman (uncredited)