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Jaime Fernandez

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Actor

The Resume

    (December 6, 1937-April 16, 2005)
    Born in Monterrey, Mexico
    Acted in 'Robinson Crusoe,' 'Talpa,' 'Una cita de amor,' 'Always Further On,' 'The Bricklayers,' and 'Bronco'
    Directed films, 'The Brute,' 'Rebellion of the Hanged,' 'Soledad's Shawl,' 'La mafia de la frontera,' 'La cosecha de mujeres,' 'San Juan de Dios es Jalisco,' and 'Las paradas de don Roque'
    Served as General Union Secretary of the Mexican chapter of the National Actors Association (ADNA) for 11 years (1966-1977)

Why he might be annoying:

    His nickname was 'Chief White Feather.'
    He began his career at the age of 10.
    His half-brother was Emilio Fernandez, who directed him in eight movies (nepotism).
    He lived in the shadow of Emilio and his older brother, Mexican singing star, Fernando Fernandez.
    He secured matinee idol status in his native Mexico, but was unable to escape ethnic typecasting in America.
    In his later years he became typecast as Emiliano Zapata.
    He appeared in over 200 films, but today is only remembered for playing Dan O'Herlihy's unkempt native sidekick, Friday in Buenel's 'Robinson Crusoe' (1954).
    Under his leadership, ADNA was divided when members attempted to form a competing union.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was one of the few stars of Cine Mexicano's golden age to act into the 21st Century.
    He successfully translated his acting career into a career as a movie director.
    He won the Best Supporting Actor Ariel (Mexican Oscar) for 'Robinson Crusoe' in 1956.
    He previously won two Young Actor Ariels for 'Rebellion of the Hanged' (1953) and 'Soledad's Shawl' (1955).
    Irish-American Dan O'Herlihy received an Oscar nomination for 'Crusoe,' but the Academy passed the equally-acclaimed Fernandez over.
    He got his big break when Luis Buñuel discovered him working as a grip on a studio lot.
    He never attained the legendary status of El Indio, but also never drew the kind of negative attention to himself that his brother did, either.
    He was a remarkably versatile actor who was capable of playing fathers, workers, soldiers, and Indian chiefs with chameleon-like zeal.
    He spoke virtually no English when he was cast in 'Crusoe,' and he learned gradually through the filming. This added to the film's realism because his character was doing virtually the same thing.

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    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
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