Rodolfo Acosta
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Also Known As
Rudy Acosta,
Rudolph Acosta,
Rudolfo Acosta
Birth Place
Chihuahua, MX
Born
July 29, 1920
Died
November 07, 1974
Biography
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With one look at Rodolfo Acosta and his pointed, sly features, it makes complete sense that the Mexican character actor made his mark playing villains, primarily in Westerns of the 1950s and '60s. After a small role in John Ford's 1947 drama "The Fugitive," Acosta found himself quite at home in Hollywood, landing antagonist roles in Westerns starring heavy-hitters such as John Wayne ("Th...
Biography
With one look at Rodolfo Acosta and his pointed, sly features, it makes complete sense that the Mexican character actor made his mark playing villains, primarily in Westerns of the 1950s and '60s. After a small role in John Ford's 1947 drama "The Fugitive," Acosta found himself quite at home in Hollywood, landing antagonist roles in Westerns starring heavy-hitters such as John Wayne ("The Sons of Katie Elder") and Marlon Brando ("One-Eyed Jacks"). While he rarely secured recurring characters on television, he often popped up in guest roles on many high-profile series of the time, including "Mission: Impossible," "The Outcasts," and "Bonanza."
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
The Magnificent Seven Ride!
(1972)
Juan De Toro
Flap
(1970)
Storekeep
The Great White Hope
(1970)
El Jefe
Young Billy Young
(1969)
Mexican officer
Impasse
(1969)
Draco
Dayton's Devils
(1968)
Captain
Valley of Mystery
(1967)
Manuel Sanchez
Return of the Seven
(1966)
Lopez
The Greatest Story Ever Told
(1965)
Captain of lancers
The Reward
(1965)
Patron
The Sons of Katie Elder
(1965)
Blondie Adams
Rio Conchos
(1964)
Bloodshirt
Savage Sam
(1963)
Bandy Legs
How the West Was Won
(1963)
Desperado
The Last Rebel
(1961)
"Three Fingers" Jack
Posse From Hell
(1961)
Johnny Caddo
One-Eyed Jacks
(1961)
Leader of the rurales
The Second Time Around
(1961)
Rodriguez
Flaming Star
(1960)
Buffalo Horn
Walk Like a Dragon
(1960)
Sheriff Marguelez
Let No Man Write My Epitaph
(1960)
Max
From Hell to Texas
(1958)
Bayliss
Apache Warrior
(1957)
Mahteen
The Tijuana Story
(1957)
Manuel Acosta Mesa
Trooper Hook
(1957)
Nanchez
The Proud Ones
(1956)
Chico
Bandido
(1956)
Sebastian
A Life in the Balance
(1955)
Lt. Fernando
The Littlest Outlaw
(1955)
Chato
Hondo
(1954)
Silva
Passion
(1954)
Salvador Sandro
Drum Beat
(1954)
Scarface Charlie
San Antone
(1953)
Chino Figueroa
Wings of the Hawk
(1953)
Arturo [Torres]
Appointment in Honduras
(1953)
Reyes
Destination Gobi
(1953)
Tomec
City of Bad Men
(1953)
Mendoza
Yankee Buccaneer
(1952)
Poulini
Horizons West
(1952)
General Jose Escobar Lopez
Bullfighter and the Lady
(1951)
Juan
One Way Street
(1950)
Francisco Morales
Life Events
1947
First American film as actor
