Ricardo Montalban

News and opinions about TV actor Ricardo Montalban. According to Wikipedia: Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán Merino, better known as simply Ricardo Montalbán is a television, theatre and film actor. He is best known for his roles as the "Corinthian Leather" guy in the Chrysler Cordoba commericals, Mr. Roarke in the television series Fantasy Island and villain Khan Noonien Singh in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

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PRISONER & STAR TREK'S KHAN PASS (and other news)

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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 since 1951 to the same woman, until the ... Read Full Story

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Television star Ricardo Montalban Bio-grapy

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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 in both a 1967 episode " Space Seed " of the first season of the original Star Trek series, and the ... Read Full Story

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Ricardo Montalban dies at 88 (1920 - 2009)

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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, the younger sister of his frequent co-star Loretta Young. "[She is] the only love of my life," the actor said ... Read Full Story

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Celebrated Actor Ricardo Montalban dies at 88

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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 humbled by Ricardo's gratitude for 'Fantasy Island," said Candy Spelling, wife of the late Aaron Spelling, who created the show. "I miss him already, and ... Read Full Story

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RIP: Ricardo Montalban

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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 in the 1940’s when he starred in a number of films with some of the greatest names in movies, including Clark ... Read Full Story

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World's Most Interesting Man May Be Son of Late Ricardo Montalban

Fernando Monte Verde, the international playboy and billionaire who has been called The World's Most Interesting Man, may be the illegitimate son of the late actor Ricardo Montalban. Montalban, most famous recently as Mr. Roarke in Fantasy Island, p...

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Ricardo Montalban has passed away

Ricardo Montalban has passed awayCelebrity Gossip Show (blog)Joseph You guys have no clue of what youre talking about. AND calling all of the thee seq... Daren This story is sooooo old. She has been with someone else ...and more »

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Mexican Architecture in Aspen, Estate of the Day

It's always a bit risky to brand anything as "in the style of" and architecture is an area where it seems particularly fraught. I've seen far too many faux Frank Lloyd Wright homes. This home in Aspen, Colorado takes its inspiration from Mexican architects Luis Barragan and Ricardo Legorreta. We've seen the work of each of these architects before. The Campbell Divertimento is attributed to Barragan while Ricardo Montalban's home was a...

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Who are They Eyeing for Khan in Star Trek 2?

Wired NewsWho are They Eyeing for Khan in Star Trek 2?ComingSoon.netWho do they think could portray the character made famous by Ricardo Montalban in the 1967 "Star Trek" episode "Space Seed" and 1982 feature Star Trek: The ...Major Updates on STAR TREK 2Collider.com (blog)Cho: 'Khan should be next Trek villain'Digital SpyGeek Gossip: 20000 Leagues Under the Sea, Pirates 4, Thor, Star TrekCoventry Telegraphall 281 news articles »

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Wednesday's Highlights

Wednesday's HighlightsLos Angeles TimesGreer Garson, Ricardo Montalban, Agnes Moorehead, Chad Everett and Katharine Ross costar (3 pm TCM). Gracie: A teenage soccer wannabe (Carly Schroeder) ...and more »

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