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Ricardo Montalban

Ricardo Montalban TV Listings

ChannelDate & TimeTitleBuy
TBSTue, Jul 7, 9:30 PMFamily GuyBuy
FMCThu, Jul 9, 2:00 AMConquest of the Planet of the ApesBuy
FMCTue, Jul 14, 7:30 AMA Life in the BalanceBuy
CMTWed, Jul 15, 9:00 PMCannonball Run IIBuy
CMTWed, Jul 15, 11:30 PMCannonball Run IIBuy

Ricardo Montalban Biography

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  • Birth Place: Mexico City, Mexico
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 11/25/1920, Sagittarius
  • Date of Death: 01/14/2009
  • Profession: Actor
Ricardo Montalban Fast Facts:
  • Desi Arnaz reportedly selected the last name of Ricardo for his I Love Lucy alter ego in honor of his longtime friend.
  • Founder and board member for Nosotros, an advocacy group started in 1970 to improve the image of Latinos in the entertainment industry.
  • His frequent appearances as a guest on The Loretta Young Show served him well — he married the star's youngest sister.
  • His villanous character in the feature film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan debuted in a 1967 episode of the sci-fi series.
  • Became a memorable spokesman for the Chrysler Cordoba and spawned a catchphrase of sorts when he touted the "rich Corinthian leather" of the car's interior.
  • "It is to TV that I owe my freedom from bondage of the Latin lover roles," he told TV Guide. "Television came along and gave me parts to chew on. It gave me wings as an actor."
    Ricardo Montalban Relationships:
  • Anita Smith - Daughter
  • Carlos Montalban - Brother
  • Georgiana Young - Wife (deceased)
  • Laura Montalban - Daughter
  • Mark Montalban - Son
  • Victor Montalban - Son

  • Ricardo Montalban Awards:
  • 1978 Emmy: Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Series - Winner
  • 1958 Tony: Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical - Nominee

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