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{{Infobox person
 
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(American character actor; played roles of Mexican outlaws and Native Americans)
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| name=Rodolfo Pérez Acosta
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(American character actor; played roles of mainly Mexican outlaws and Native Americans)
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| image=Actor Rodolfo Acosta.jpg
 
| birth_date=July 29, 1920
 
| birth_date=July 29, 1920
 
| birth_place=Chamizal, Socorro County, [[New Mexico]], USA
 
| birth_place=Chamizal, Socorro County, [[New Mexico]], USA
 
| death_date=November 7, 1974 (aged 54)
 
| death_date=November 7, 1974 (aged 54)
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| death_place=Woodland Hills, [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]
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| death_place=Woodland Hills<br>[[Los Angeles]], [[California]]<br>
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| death_cause=[[Cancer]]<br>
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'''Death cause''':<br>
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[[Cancer]]<br>
 
'''Resting place''':<br>
 
'''Resting place''':<br>
 
Forest Lawn Memorial Park<br>
 
Forest Lawn Memorial Park<br>
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in Hollywood Hills
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in Hollywood Hills<br>
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'''Alma mater''':<br>
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Los Angeles City College<br>
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[[University of California, Los Angeles]]
 
|branch=[[United States Navy]]<br>
 
|branch=[[United States Navy]]<br>
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Naval Intelligence
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(Naval Intelligence)
 
|battles=[[World War II]]  
 
|battles=[[World War II]]  
 
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==Background==
 
==Background==
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Acosta was born to Jose Acosta and Alexandrina Perez de Acosta on July 29, 1920 in the disputed American territory of [[rural]] Chamizal in Socorro County, [[New Mexico]], outside of [[El Paso]], [[Texas]].<ref name="Reyes">{{cite book|last1=Reyes|first1=Luis|last2=Rubie|first2=Peter|title=Hispanics in Hollywood|date=October 1, 2000|publisher=Lone Eagle|isbn=978-1580650250|page=412}}</ref> His father, a carpenter, moved the family to [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], where Acosta was raised and graduated from Lincoln High School. Acosta studied drama at Los Angeles City College and [[UCLA]] and he appeared at the Pasadena Playhouse. At the age of nineteen, he received a scholarship to the Palacio de Bellas Artes in [[Mexico City]],  where he studied for three years. In 1943, during [[World War II]], Acosta enlisted in the [[United States Navy]] and worked in Naval Intelligence.<ref name="Reyes"/>
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Acosta was born to Jose Acosta and Alexandrina Perez de Acosta on July 29, 1920, in the disputed American territory of [[rural]] Chamizal in Socorro County, [[New Mexico]], outside of [[El Paso]], [[Texas]].<ref name="Reyes">{{cite book|last1=Reyes|first1=Luis|last2=Rubie|first2=Peter|title=Hispanics in Hollywood|date=October 1, 2000|publisher=Lone Eagle|isbn=978-1580650250|page=412}}</ref>  
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His father, a carpenter, moved the family to [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], where Acosta was raised and graduated from Lincoln High School. Acosta studied drama at Los Angeles City College and [[UCLA]] and he appeared at the Pasadena Playhouse. At the age of nineteen, he received a scholarship to the Palacio de Bellas Artes in [[Mexico City]],  where he studied for three years. In 1943, during [[World War II]], Acosta enlisted in the [[United States Navy]] and worked in Naval Intelligence.<ref name="Reyes"/>
  
 
==Career==
 
==Career==
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After the war, Acosta worked on stage and in films which eventually led to a bit role in  John Ford's 1947 film ''The Fugitive,'' directed by Emilio Fernández.<ref name="Reyes"/> Fernandez wrote the role of the gigolo Paco for Acosta in the 1949 film ''Salón México,'' for which Acosta earned a nomination as Best Supporting Actor at the 1950 Ariel Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000001/1950|title=Ariel Awards, Mexico|publisher=Internet Movie Data Base|accessdateMay 16, 2021}}</ref> He then was placed on contract by [[Universal Studios]], beginning with a small role in ''One Way Street'' (1950). Although Acosta was considered a romantic screen idol in Mexico and South America,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.highchaparralnewsletter.com/?p=305|title=Focus on Rodolfo Acosta|date=January 14, 2009|publisher=The High Chaparral News|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref> his burly body and strong features led to a long succession of roles as bandits, Native American warriors and outlaws in American films.<ref name="Reyes"/> In ''The Tijuana Story'' (1957), he had a sympathetic leading role, but in general he spent his career as a familiar western antagonist.
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After the war, Acosta worked on stage and in films which eventually led to a bit role in  John Ford's 1947 film ''The Fugitive,'' directed by Emilio Fernández.<ref name="Reyes"/> Fernandez wrote the role of the gigolo Paco for Acosta in the 1949 film ''Salón México,'' for which Acosta earned a nomination as Best Supporting Actor at the 1950 Mexican Ariel Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000001/1950|title=Ariel Awards, Mexico|publisher=Internet Movie Data Base|accessdate=May 16, 2021}}</ref> He then was placed on contract by [[Universal Studios]], beginning with a small role in ''One Way Street'' (1950). Although Acosta was considered a romantic screen idol in Mexico and South America,<ref>Focus on Rodolfo Acosta," ''The High Chaparral News,'' January 14, 2009.</ref> his burly body and strong features led to a long succession of roles as bandits, Native American warriors and outlaws in American films.<ref name="Reyes"/> In ''The Tijuana Story'' (1957), he had a sympathetic leading role, but in general he spent his career as a familiar western antagonist.
  
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Acosta was also a regular as vaquero on [[NBC]]'s ''The High Chaparral'' from 1967-1969. His other television appearances included ''Cheyenne,'' ''Maverick'', '' Zorro'', ''Rawhide'' as Ossolo, an Indian Medicine Man in "The Incident at Superstition Prairie" in 1960, ''Bonanza'', and ''Daniel Boone.''
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Acosta was also a regular as vaquero on [[NBC]]'s ''The High Chaparral'' from 1967 to 1969. His other television appearances included ''Cheyenne,'' ''Maverick'', '' Zorro'', ''Rawhide'' as Ossolo, an Indian Medicine Man in "The Incident at Superstition Prairie" in 1960, ''Bonanza'', and ''Daniel Boone.''
  
 
In 1959, Acosta played the Kiowa Chief Satanta in the third episode entitled "Yellow Hair" of the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] western series ''The Rebel,'' starring Nick Adams as a former [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] soldier who wanders through the American West.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0684013/|title="Yellow Hair" (''The Rebel'')|date=October 18, 1959|publisher=Internet Movie Data Base|accessdate=May 16, 2013}}</ref>
 
In 1959, Acosta played the Kiowa Chief Satanta in the third episode entitled "Yellow Hair" of the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] western series ''The Rebel,'' starring Nick Adams as a former [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] soldier who wanders through the American West.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0684013/|title="Yellow Hair" (''The Rebel'')|date=October 18, 1959|publisher=Internet Movie Data Base|accessdate=May 16, 2013}}</ref>
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* ''Trooper Hook'' (1957)
 
* ''Trooper Hook'' (1957)
 
* ''The Tijuana Story'' (1957)
 
* ''The Tijuana Story'' (1957)
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* ''[[Flaming Star]]'' (1960)
 
* ''Posse from Hell'' (1961)
 
* ''Posse from Hell'' (1961)
 
* ''One-Eyed Jacks'' (1961)
 
* ''One-Eyed Jacks'' (1961)
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* ''The Second Time Around]'' (1961)
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* ''The Second Time Around'' (1961)
 
* ''How the West Was Won'' (1962)
 
* ''How the West Was Won'' (1962)
 
* ''Rio Conchos'' (1964)
 
* ''Rio Conchos'' (1964)
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== Television series==
 
== Television series==
  
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* ''Cheyenne'' (1958-1961)
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* ''Cheyenne'' (1958–1961)
 
* ''Maverick  (1962)
 
* ''Maverick  (1962)
 
* ''Zorro'' (1958-1960)
 
* ''Zorro'' (1958-1960)
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* ''Have Gun – Will Travel'' (1957-1961)
 
* ''Have Gun – Will Travel'' (1957-1961)
 
* ''Mission: Impossible'' as Presidente Miguel Davarro (1969)
 
* ''Mission: Impossible'' as Presidente Miguel Davarro (1969)
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* ''Ironside (1971-1973)
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* ''Ironside (1971–1973)
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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[[Category:Actors]]
 
[[Category:Actors]]
 
[[Category:Television]]
 
[[Category:Television]]
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[[Category:New Mexico]]

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Rodolfo Pérez Acosta (July 29, 1920 – November 7, 1974) was a Hispanic American character actor known for his roles as Mexican outlaws or Native Americans in Hollywood western films.

Rodolfo Pérez Acosta

(American character actor; played roles of mainly Mexican outlaws and Native Americans)

Actor Rodolfo Acosta.jpg
Born July 29, 1920
Chamizal, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA
Died November 7, 1974 (aged 54)
Woodland Hills
Los Angeles, California

Death cause:
Cancer
Resting place:
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
in Hollywood Hills
Alma mater:
Los Angeles City College
University of California, Los Angeles

Military Service
Service/branch United States Navy

(Naval Intelligence)

Battles/wars World War II

Background

Acosta was born to Jose Acosta and Alexandrina Perez de Acosta on July 29, 1920, in the disputed American territory of rural Chamizal in Socorro County, New Mexico, outside of El Paso, Texas.[1]

His father, a carpenter, moved the family to Los Angeles, California, where Acosta was raised and graduated from Lincoln High School. Acosta studied drama at Los Angeles City College and UCLA and he appeared at the Pasadena Playhouse. At the age of nineteen, he received a scholarship to the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, where he studied for three years. In 1943, during World War II, Acosta enlisted in the United States Navy and worked in Naval Intelligence.[1]

Career

After the war, Acosta worked on stage and in films which eventually led to a bit role in John Ford's 1947 film The Fugitive, directed by Emilio Fernández.[1] Fernandez wrote the role of the gigolo Paco for Acosta in the 1949 film Salón México, for which Acosta earned a nomination as Best Supporting Actor at the 1950 Mexican Ariel Awards.[2] He then was placed on contract by Universal Studios, beginning with a small role in One Way Street (1950). Although Acosta was considered a romantic screen idol in Mexico and South America,[3] his burly body and strong features led to a long succession of roles as bandits, Native American warriors and outlaws in American films.[1] In The Tijuana Story (1957), he had a sympathetic leading role, but in general he spent his career as a familiar western antagonist.

Acosta was also a regular as vaquero on NBC's The High Chaparral from 1967 to 1969. His other television appearances included Cheyenne, Maverick, Zorro, Rawhide as Ossolo, an Indian Medicine Man in "The Incident at Superstition Prairie" in 1960, Bonanza, and Daniel Boone.

In 1959, Acosta played the Kiowa Chief Satanta in the third episode entitled "Yellow Hair" of the ABC western series The Rebel, starring Nick Adams as a former Confederate soldier who wanders through the American West.[4]

Selected filmography

Films

  • I Am a Fugitive (1946)
  • The Fugitive (1947)
  • Salón México (1949)
  • Bullfighter and the Lady (1951)
  • Víctims of Sin (1951)
  • Maria Islands (1951)
  • Sensuality (1951)
  • Yankee Buccaneer (1952)
  • Horizons West (1952)
  • Appointment in Honduras (1953)
  • Hondo (1953)
  • Destination Gobi (1953)
  • Drum Beat (1954)
  • Take Me in Your Arms (1954)
  • The Proud Ones (1956)
  • Bandido (1956)
  • Trooper Hook (1957)
  • The Tijuana Story (1957)
  • Flaming Star (1960)
  • Posse from Hell (1961)
  • One-Eyed Jacks (1961)
  • The Second Time Around (1961)
  • How the West Was Won (1962)
  • Rio Conchos (1964)
  • The Sons of Katie Elder (1965)
  • Return of the Seven (1966)
  • Stranger on the Run (1967)
  • Impasse (1969)
  • The Great White Hope (1970)
  • Blood Legacy (1971)
  • The Reward (1965)

Television series

  • Cheyenne (1958–1961)
  • Maverick (1962)
  • Zorro (1958-1960)
  • Rawhide (1959-1964)
  • Death Valley Days (1959-1965)
  • The Man from U.N.C.L.E. as Captain Ramirez (1965)
  • Bonanza (1964-1970)
  • Daniel Boone (1965-1966)
  • The High Chaparral as Vaquero (1967-1969)
  • Have Gun – Will Travel (1957-1961)
  • Mission: Impossible as Presidente Miguel Davarro (1969)
  • Ironside (1971–1973)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 (October 1, 2000) Hispanics in Hollywood. Lone Eagle. ISBN 978-1580650250. 
  2. ↑ Ariel Awards, Mexico. Internet Movie Data Base. Retrieved on May 16, 2021.
  3. ↑ Focus on Rodolfo Acosta," The High Chaparral News, January 14, 2009.
  4. ↑ "Yellow Hair" (The Rebel). Internet Movie Data Base (October 18, 1959). Retrieved on May 16, 2013.
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