Juano Hernandez

Juano Hernandez

Deceased · Born: Jul 19, 1896 · Died: Jul 17, 1970

Personal Details

BornJul 19, 1896 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Spouse
  • Carlota Heroina Mera

    ( Oct 31, 1961 to Dec 3, 2025 )
  • Haydee Bello Paoli

    ( Oct 31, 1930 to Dec 3, 2025 )

Biography

Born to a Puerto Rican seaman, this individual's early life was marked by a unique blend of cultural influences and financial struggles. With limited access to formal education, he relied on his own resourcefulness and talent to survive, often singing on the streets of Brazil to earn a living and feed himself.

Career

1970
They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
They Call Me Mister Tibbs! as Mealie Williamson
1969
The Reivers
The Reivers as Uncle Possum
1965
The Pawnbroker
The Pawnbroker as Mr. Smith
1961
Two Loves
Two Loves as Chief Rauhuia
1960
Sergeant Rutledge
Sergeant Rutledge as Sgt. Matthew Luke Skidmore
1958
Machete
Machete as Bernardo
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues as Rev. Charles Handy
Something of Value
Something of Value as Njogu - Oath Giver
1956
Ransom!
Ransom! as Jesse Chapman
1955
Kiss Me Deadly
Kiss Me Deadly as Eddie Yeager
Trial
Trial as Judge Theodore Motley
1950
The Breaking Point
The Breaking Point as Wesley Park
Stars in My Crown
Stars in My Crown as Uncle Famous Prill
1949
Intruder in the Dust
Intruder in the Dust as Lucas Beauchamp
1943
Cabin in the Sky
Cabin in the Sky as Neighbor (uncredited)
1939
Lying Lips
Lying Lips as Rev. Bryson