Miguel Manzano (14 September 1907 in

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) was a Mexican actor during the

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, winning an

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in 1985, for best supporting actor for the film ''Las glorias del gran Púas'', where he played the role of

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' boxing trainer. In 1986, he appeared in the famous Mexican

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, ''

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'', playing Lucia Mendez's character's father.

Selected filmography

* ''

To the Sound of the Marimba ''To the Sound of the Marimba'' (Spanish: ''Al son de la marimba'') is a 1941 Mexican musical comedy film directed by Juan Bustillo Oro and stars Sara García, Fernando Soler and Marina Tamayo.''Expressionism in the Cinema'' p.284 It was release ...

'' (1941) * ''

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'' (1942) * ''

I Am a Charro of Rancho Grande ''I Am a Charro of Rancho Grande'' (Spanish: ''Soy charro de Rancho Grande'') is a 1947 Mexican musical comedy drama film directed by Joaquín Pardavé and starring Sofía Álvarez, Pedro Infante and René Cardona. Avila p.189 It was shot at the ...

'' (1947) * ''

The Private Life of Mark Antony and Cleopatra ''The Private Life of Mark Antony and Cleopatra'' (Spanish: ''La vida íntima de Marco Antonio y Cleopatra'') is a 1947 Mexican historical comedy-fantasy film directed by Roberto Gavaldón and starring Luis Sandrini, María Antonieta Pons and Ví ...

'' (1947) * '' The Genius'' (1948) * '' Two of the Angry Life'' (1948) * '' The Magician'' (1949) * ''

Confessions of a Taxi Driver ''Confessions of a Taxi Driver'' (Spanish: ''Confidencias de un ruletero'') is a 1949 Mexican comedy film directed by Alejandro Galindo and starring Adalberto Martinez, Lilia Prado and Julio Villarreal.Agrasánchez p.32 Cast * Adalberto Mar ...

'' (1949) * '' The Two Orphans'' (1950) * '' Over the Waves'' (1950) * '' Lost'' (1950) * ''

My General's Women ''My General's Women'' (Spanish: ''Las mujeres de mi general'') is a 1951 Mexican drama film directed by Ismael Rodríguez and starring Pedro Infante, Lilia Prado and Chula Prieto.Heredia p.140 The film's sets were designed by the art director ...

'' (1951) * ''

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'' (1951) * ''

Kill Me Because I'm Dying! ''Kill Me Because I'm Dying!'' (Spanish: ''¡¡¡Mátenme porque me muero!!!'') is a 1951 Mexican comedy film directed by Ismael Rodríguez and starring Germán Valdés, Óscar Pulido and Yolanda Montes.Agrasánchez p.40 Cast * Germán Valdés ...

'' (1951) * ''

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'' (1951) * ''

They Say I'm a Communist ''They Say I'm a Communist'' (Spanish: ''Dicen que soy comunista'') is a 1951 Mexican comedy film directed by Alejandro Galindo and starring Adalberto Martínez, María Luisa Zea and Miguel Manzano.Agrasánchez p.26 Cast * Adalberto Martíne ...

'' (1951) * ''

The Atomic Fireman ''The Atomic Fireman'' (Spanish: ''El bombero atómico'') is a 1952 Mexican comedy film directed by Miguel M. Delgado and starring Cantinflas, Roberto Soto and Gilberto González.Stavans p.91 The film's art direction was by Gunther Gerszo. Pl ...

'' (1952) * ''

The Price of Living ''The Price of Living'' (Spanish: ''El valor de vivir'') is a 1954 Mexican drama film directed by Tito Davison and starring Arturo de Córdova, Rosita Quintana and María Douglas. It was the first Mexican film to be shot in 3-D film, 3D.Baugh p.11 ...

'' (1954) * ''

Drop the Curtain ''Drop the Curtain'' (Spanish: ''Abajo el telón'') is a 1955 Mexican comedy film directed by Miguel M. Delgado and starring Cantinflas, Christiane Martel and Beatriz Saavedra.Lezcano, p. 98. The film's art direction was by Gunther Gerszo. Plot ...

'' (1955) * ''

Father Against Son ''Father Against Son'' (Spanish: ''Padre contra hijo'') is a 1955 Mexican drama film directed by Juan Bustillo Oro and starring Manolo Fábregas, Julio Villarreal and Silvia Derbez. Amador p.200 The film's sets were designed by the art director ...

'' (1955) * ''

The Murderer X ''The Murderer X'' (Spanish: ''El asesino X'') is a 1955 Mexican crime thriller film directed by Juan Bustillo Oro and starring Carlos López Moctezuma, Manolo Fábregas and Prudencia Grifell. It was shot at the Clasa Studios in Mexico City. Th ...

'' (1955) * '' Every Child a Cross to Bear'' (1957) * ''

A Few Drinks ''A Few Drinks'' (Spanish: ''Cuatro copas'') is a 1958 Mexican musical film written and directed by Tulio Demicheli and starring Libertad Lamarque, Miguel Aceves Mejía and Raúl Ramírez. The film's sets were designed by the art director Gunthe ...

'' (1958) * ''

The Miracle Roses ''The Miracle Roses'' (Spanish: ''Las rosas del milagro'') is a 1960 Mexican historical drama film directed by Julián Soler and starring Armando Silvestre, Crox Alvarado, and Jaime Fernández.Riera p.11 It is set around the time of the Spanish c ...

'' (1960) * ''

El Analfabeto ''The Illiterate One'' (Spanish: ''El analfabeto'') is a 1961 Mexican comedy film, directed by Miguel M. Delgado, starring Cantinflas, Lilia Prado, and Sara García. It is the second Cantinflas film presented by Columbia Pictures. Plot An inh ...

'' (1960) * '' Love in the Shadows'' (1960) * ''

Lola the Truck Driver ''Lola the Truck Driver'' (Spanish:''Lola la trailera'') is a 1983 Mexican action film directed by Raúl Fernández and starring Rosa Gloria Chagoyán, Rolando Fernández and Irma Serrano. After her father is murdered, a young woman begins drivi ...

'' (1983)

References

*Various (2000). Época de oro del cine mexicano de la A a la Z. En SOMOS. México: Editorial Televisa, S. A. de C.V.

External links

*
Archived page
on the

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