Fernando Rey

Fernando Rey

ACTOR

Fernando Rey, the great Spanish movie actor primarily known in the United States for his role as "Frog One" in The French Connection (1971) and its sequel, was born Fernando Casado D'Arambillet on September 20 1917, in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain, the son of Colonel Casado Veiga. Originally, the young Fernando intended to become an architect. However, when the Spanish Civil War erupted in 1936, his architectural studies were interrupted, and he gained employment as a movie extra. He took the stage name "Fernando Rey" at the beginning of his career, equivalent, in English, to "Fernando King". Eight years after his movie debut, he was cast in his first major speaking role, as the Duke de Alba in José López Rubio's 1944 movie "Eugenia de Montijo".
  • When was
    Fernando Rey born?

    Fernando Rey was born on Thursday, September 20, 1917

  • Where was
    Fernando Rey born?

    Fernando Rey was born in A Corua, Galicia, Spa

  • How old was
    Fernando Rey when they died?

    Fernando Rey was 76

  • When did Fernando Rey die?

    Fernando Rey died on
    Wednesday, March 9, 1994

  • How tall is Fernando Rey?

    Fernando Rey is 5'9"(1.77m)


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