Rico Alaniz

Rico Alaniz

Deceased · Born: Oct 25, 1919 · Died: Mar 9, 2015

Personal Details

BornOct 25, 1919 Juarez, Mexico

Biography

Rico Alaniz, a renowned actor of considerable talent, was born on October 25, 1919, in the vibrant city of Juarez, Mexico. This remarkable individual would go on to make a lasting impact on the world of entertainment, leaving behind a legacy that would be cherished for generations to come.

Throughout his illustrious career, Rico Alaniz was fortunate enough to be a part of some truly iconic films, including the 1960 classic, The Magnificent Seven. This highly acclaimed western, directed by John Sturges, featured an all-star cast and has since become a beloved staple of American cinema.

In addition to his work on The Magnificent Seven, Rico Alaniz also appeared in the 1958 sci-fi horror film, War of the Colossal Beast. This cult classic, directed by Bruce Geller, tells the story of a giant, mutated creature that wreaks havoc on the city of San Francisco.

Rico Alaniz's impressive acting career also included a role in the 1958 film, Wolf Larsen. This drama, directed by Edward Dmytryk, is an adaptation of Jack London's classic novel of the same name and follows the story of a brutal and ruthless sea captain who rules the high seas with an iron fist.

Sadly, Rico Alaniz's remarkable life came to an end on March 9, 2015, at the age of 95, in his home in Los Angeles, California, USA. Despite his passing, his legacy lives on, and he will always be remembered as a talented and dedicated actor who left an indelible mark on the world of cinema.

Career

1992
Final Analysis
Final Analysis as Old Spanish Man
1969
Night Gallery
Night Gallery as Bartender
1967
Winchester '73
Winchester '73 as Mexican (Uncredited)
1961
Summer and Smoke
Summer and Smoke as Knife Thrower (uncredited)
1958
War of the Colossal Beast
War of the Colossal Beast as Sgt. Luis Murillo
1956
Stagecoach to Fury
Stagecoach to Fury as Miguel Torres
Green Fire
Green Fire as Antonio
The Siege at Red River
The Siege at Red River as Chief Yellow Hawk
Jeopardy
Jeopardy as Officer at 1st Roadblock (uncredited)
Wings of the Hawk
Wings of the Hawk as Captain Gomez
Tropic Zone
Tropic Zone as Capt. Basilio (uncredited)
1952
The Fighter
The Fighter as Carlos
Macao
Macao as Bus Driver (uncredited)
Viva Zapata!
Viva Zapata! as Guard (uncredited)
1951
Hollywood Story
Hollywood Story as Spanish Actor (uncredited)
Smuggler's Island
Smuggler's Island as Young Portuguese
Golden Girl
Golden Girl as Bandit
1950
Mister 880
Mister 880 as Carlos (Spanish Interpreter) (uncredited)
A Lady Without Passport
A Lady Without Passport as Young Cuban Man (uncredited)