Richard Molinas

Richard Molinas

Deceased · Born: Nov 17, 1911 · Died: Jan 1, 1975

Personal Details

BornNov 17, 1911 London, England, UK

Biography

Richard Molinas, a multilingual individual, pursued a comprehensive education in French, Spanish, and Italian languages at St. Francis Xavier College in Bruges, Belgium. This educational foundation laid the groundwork for his future endeavors, which were deeply rooted in his family's circus heritage. Born into a circus family, Molinas began his career alongside his parents, performing in various circuses.

In 1936, Molinas made his screen debut, marking the beginning of his illustrious career in the entertainment industry. He went on to excel in numerous stage productions, often taking on lead roles, and later transitioned to character roles in films. After serving in the Merchant Navy, Molinas embarked on a theatrical tour of the Middle East, further honing his craft and broadening his cultural experiences.

Molinas's broadcasting career was equally impressive, with his first radio program being the critically acclaimed "Battle of the Atlantic" for the British Broadcasting Corporation (B.B.C.). He went on to produce numerous radio plays and later transitioned to television, with his most notable television role being that of Pancho Lopez in the production of "The Bad Man".

Outside of his professional pursuits, Molinas was an outdoors enthusiast, enjoying activities such as motoring, riding, shooting, swimming, and boating. These hobbies allowed him to connect with nature and relax, providing a healthy balance to his demanding career.

Sadly, Molinas passed away during the second quarter of 1975, at the age of 63, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

1958
The Salvage Gang
The Salvage Gang as Mr. Caspanelli
1957
Let's Be Happy
Let's Be Happy as Bearded Man
Pickup Alley
Pickup Alley as Borgese
1956
Port Afrique
Port Afrique as Captain
Peril for the Guy
Peril for the Guy as Signor Caspinelli
The Spanish Gardener
The Spanish Gardener as Police Escort
1954
The Divided Heart
The Divided Heart as Herr Pieter
1953
A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember as Jacques (uncredited)
The Sword and the Rose
The Sword and the Rose as Father Pierre
1951
Night Without Stars
Night Without Stars as Driver (uncredited)
1950
1949
1948
Snowbound
Snowbound as Mancini
Lost Daughter
Lost Daughter as Man in Crowd with Anna
Easy Money
Easy Money as Johnny