Ricardo Montalban

Well we have some news today, but as sure as we can we’ll start with the sad bit, where the inbox brings me news that two classic actors have passed. Two greats pass. Patrick McGoohan has passed away at the age of 80, a great actor who was renowned for being gentleman and a scholar (he turned down bond as it was too depreciating of women) as well as a talented writer. For his iconic portrayal as number 6, he wrote under his own name and two other pen names for the “Prisoner”. He was married...Read Full Story

Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán Merino (November 25, 1920 – January 14, 2009) was a Mexican television , theatre, and film actor. He had a career on both sides of decades and multiple famous roles. During the late 1970s, he was the spokesperson in automobile advertisements for the Chrysler Cordoba (in which he famously extols the "Corinthian leather" used for its interior). From 1977 to 1984 he starred as Mr. Roarke in the television series Fantasy Island . He also played Khan Noonien Singh...Read Full Story

Ricardo Montalban of Fantasy Island and Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan fame passed away today at his home in Beverly Hills. People reports: His son-in-law Gilbert Smith tells PEOPLE that Montalban had been in declining health for months and died from "complications of advancing age." "He was in peace," said Smith, who said that the actor was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. "He will be missed." Montalban was proceeded in death by one year by his wife of 63 years, Gorgiana Young...Read Full Story

Ricardo Montalban, the Mexican-born actor who became a star in splashy MGM musicals and later as the wish-fulfilling Mr. Roarke in TV's "Fantasy Island," died Wednesday morning at his home, his family said. He was 88. Montalban's death was first announced at a city council meeting by president Eric Garcetti, who represents the district where the actor lived. He died "from complications of advancing age," his son-in-law, Gilbert Smith, later said. "He was so gracious, and Aaron was always...Read Full Story

Suave Actor Dies At 88 Ricardo Montalban, one of the first Mexican-born actors to make it big in Hollywood, died Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at the age of 88. He was best known for his roles as Mr. Roarke on Fantasy Island and the bad-guy, genetically altered Khan of Star Trek fame. His son in law, Gilbert Smith, said Montalban died Wednesday morning at his Los Angeles home of complications related to old age. A Lengthy Hollywood Career Ricardo Montalban’s acting career started...Read Full Story