When she was 13, both of her parents died of carbon monoxide poisoning while in their car. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Then, in 1967,David Dortort, creator of Bonanza, gave Darrow his big break, casting him asManolito Montoya on The High Chaparral. After a modest film career, followed by guest roles on television, Ms. Cristal auditioned for The High Chaparral, a western developed by David Dortort, the creator and producer of Bonanza. In her telling, it was a memorable occasion. Linda Cristal as Victoria Montoya Cannon in The High Chaparral. She made films in Mexico before coming to Hollywood. Despite his numerous appearances on television in the early 60s, Darrows role on The High Chaparral was prompted by the actors stage role in Ray Bradburys The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit, co-starring F. Murray Abraham. Rest in peace to a legend. Majestyk (1974), based on the Elmore Leonard novel of the same name about an embattled melon farmer in California. Linda Cristal was an actress who starred as Victoria Cannon in the popular Western series The High Chaparral from 1967 to 1970. His parents oversaw an inn-restaurant in Bedford Village, N.Y., that was visited by legends like Humphry Bogart and Tallulah Bankhead. Actor: The Hitcher. The Wilmington, North Carolina resident was 87 years old. How well do you know the character MacGyver? She later made eight films with the actor and producer Ral de Anda, using the name Linda Cristal. He returned to the franchise, if not the title character, in 1983s CBS series Zorro and Son and the 1990-93 Zorro on the Family Channel. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. I tried a scene as a street walker. The New Lion of Sonora: Directed by Leon Benson. 6 All-Time Worldwide, John David Washington Talks The Piano Lesson, Working In Theater Vs. Born in New York to native Puerto Rican parents, he spent much of his childhood in Puerto Rico and became fluent in a variety of languages and dialects. Character actor Henry Darrow has died at age 87. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Linda Cristal, the Argentine-born actress who played Victoria Cannon, wife of Leif Erickson's stoic, heroic rancher Big John Cannon on NBC's popular 1967-71 Western "The High Chaparral," died. pic.twitter.com/LqFp7ELX0c, We honor the career and achievements of Henry Darrow, the pride of Puerto Rico and a SAG Board member from 1970-73. Making his big-screen debut in the 1959 comedy Holiday for Lovers, Darrow appeared in films such as The Hitcher, Summer and Smoke, The Glass Cage, St. Arthur Duncan (19252023), tap dancer on The Betty Keith Beaton (19502023), singer with Blue Magic, Jay Briscoe (19842023), Ring of Honor wrestler, Arthur Duncan (19252023), tap dancer on The Betty White Show, Gina Lollobrigida (19272023), Italian film star of Hollywoods Golden Age. #sagaftramember since 1958.https://t.co/C1xO6ObOwx, If you were a fan of "The High Chaparral" you may want to know this Darling Henry Darrow passed yesterday (March 14). It sank without a trace. R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/eNT75niw3T, two days ago the world lost a fantastic actor: Enrique Toms Delgado Jimnez, better known as Henry Darrow. His death was announced on Facebook by his former publicist Michael B. Druxman. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. He was 87. A native of Argentina, Cristal began her acting career at home and in Mexico before transitioning to U.S. movies and TV. During a trip to Mexico with her older brother, she was spotted by the producer Miguelito Alemn, son of Miguel Alemn, Mexicos president, who gave her a small role in one of his films. On March 15, Darrow died in his home in North Carolina, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Darrow also voiced Zorro in the 1981 cartoon series The New Adventures of Zorro. You've got it. It took three months of hard work, and it made absolutely no sense I mean the script but the picture is full of spectacular scenes with a lot of emphasis on Cleopatras love life. She added, I figured the picture, awful as it is, would do very well in America.. He was 87. In the late 1960s, Henry Darrow was THE ultimate Latin heartthrob on television. All rights reserved. In film, Darrow played the corrupt and vengeful Trooper Hancock in The Hitcher. Her mother, the former Rosario Pego, was Italian. Linda Cristal, an Argentine-born actress who played Victoria, the regal, fiery wife of the rancher Big John Cannon on the 1960s television series "The High Chaparral," died on Saturday at her. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Henry Darrow, an actor known for his work on "The High Chaparral," has died. Helens, The Hitcher, Runaway Jury, Walk Proud and Soda Springs.. The actor was well-known for his role in The High Chaparral as Manolito Montoya, the brother of Victoria (Linda Cristal). On daytime TV, Darrow appeared on Santa Barbara from 1989-92 and The Bold and the Beautiful from 1998-2001. With Leif Erickson, Cameron Mitchell, Henry Darrow, Linda Cristal. Linda Cristal, who always helped make HIGH CHAPARRAL must see TV pic.twitter.com/oJFwrYvk8y, Linda Cristal R.I.P. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Character Actor Henry Darrow dies at 87. He won a Daytime Emmy award for his performance. Henry Darrow, a prolific TV actor from the 1950s through the early 2000s who found his breakthrough success as Manolito Montoya, son of a wealthy Mexican ranch owner on NBC's hit 1967-71. His intellectual curiosity, his generous spirit, his joyfulness, were his great attributes. ", The publicist, Michael B. Druxman, added: "You will be missed. Linda Cristal, an Argentine-born actress who played Victoria, the regal, fiery wife of the rancher Big John Cannon on the 1960s television series The High Chaparral, died on Saturday at her home in Beverly Hills, Calif. She was 89. He was 87. Besides her son Jordan, she is survived by another son, Gregory Wexler, and two grandchildren. Ms. Cristal had made nearly a dozen films in Mexico before arriving in Hollywood to take her first English-speaking role, in the Dana Andrews film Comanche (1956), playing the kidnapped daughter of a Spanish aristocrat in Mexico. In 1989, Darrow began a three-year run on "Santa Barbara," playing Rafael Castillo. By the end of the decade, his stage work had garnered enough attention for him to land television roles. In my intensity I was all over these people, roughing them up. I never became a big star, but then I wouldnt have been a big nun either, she told Look magazine in 1960. They went on to have two children, Denise (Dee-Dee) and Tom. In 1989, Darrow began a three-year run on Santa Barbara, playing Rafael Castillo. A number of series happened over the next few years and it eventually worked out fine. from a 2015 interview for Classic Film & TV Caf. Darrow appeared in all 97 episodes of "The High Chaparral" from 1967-1971,according to IMDb. Henry had the BEST laugh. Darrow also took part in many stage productions such as The Alchemist and Dark of the Moon. He caught the attention of Bonanza creator David Dortort while appearing in the 1965 stage production of The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit at the Coronet Theatre in Los Angeles, where he was immediately offered a role in the Western series The High Chaparral He played Manolito Montoya, a roguish man who would rather make love than war, on 97 episodes of the series from 1967 to 1971. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. Darrow replaced Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Zorro's father Don Alejandro de la Vega in the 1990s television series Zorro. Then, in 1967, David Dortort, creator of Bonanza, gave Darrow his big break, casting him as Manolito Montoya on The High Chaparral. Darrow portrayedLt. Manny Quinlan in the first season, which was set in San Diego. 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By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Market data provided by Factset. R.I.P. He appeared in various TV shows and plays prior to being cast in The High Chaparral, which ran on NBC from 1967 through 1971. "I said, 'I'm ready to read for the part.' 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Films & More. Ms. Cristal returned to Hollywood and appeared in the John Wayne film The Alamo, playing the Mexican beauty Flaca, and in John Fords Two Rode Together (1961), as a kidnapped Mexican noblewoman, with James Stewart. After taking several years away from acting to raise her children, Cristal returned to star in The High Chaparral on NBC, playing the Mexican bride of rancher Big John Cannon. "Rest in peace my friend. The High Chaparral: Created by David Dortort. In my intensity I was all over these people, roughing them up. Darrow, Lauren Darrow, Edward James Olmos, 2012 Alma Awards, Shrinking: Cast & EPs On Tackling Sadness Through Comedy In Apple Series, Antoine Fuqua To Direct Michael Jackson Biopic For Lionsgate; John Logan Scripting & Bohemian Rhapsodys Graham King Producing With Estate, Edward R. 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With a smooth, ingratiating style and a killer smile that brightened up the small screen, he also hit a cultural acting landmark as the first Hispanic actor to portray Zorro on television. Before I was through, I had taken off my hat, my shoes and even my jacket. Largely out of the public eye after The High Chaparral, Cristal made a few final appearances on TV shows including Police Story and The Love Boat., The scene they handed me to read was all tenderness and sweetness, and I knew they were looking for a heroine with fire and spunk. And David Dortort replied: 'You don't have to. He was a gentleman and an artist of the highest rank. pic.twitter.com/NrN0CQDMBa, R.I.P. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. In addition to starring in Disneys Zorro and Son, which ran for five episodes, Darrow provided the voice of Zorro and Don Diego for Filmations animated series The New Adventures of Zorro. In the early 1990s, he replaced Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Zorros father, Don Diego, in a reincarnation of the series that starred Duncan Regehr. With Leif Erickson, Cameron Mitchell, Henry Darrow, Linda Cristal. Her American film career never gained traction. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The year 1990 was a memorable one for Darrow, as he also won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work on the soap opera Santa Barbara. A cause was not specified. The cause of his death remains unannounced. Arthur Duncan (19252023), tap dancer on The Betty Keith Beaton (19502023), singer with Blue Magic, Jay Briscoe (19842023), Ring of Honor wrestler, Arthur Duncan (19252023), tap dancer on The Betty White Show, Gina Lollobrigida (19272023), Italian film star of Hollywoods Golden Age. He played Manolito Montoya in the Western drama. He attended the Pasadena Playhouse and met his first wife, Lucy. who was played by Linda Cristal (1931-2020). Throughout the 60s, Darrow appeared in television series such as Wagon Train, Bonanza, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Gunsmoke and Daniel Boone. Additionally, he appeared in the first season of Harry O and won a daytime Emmy for his role on the soap opera Santa Barbara.. . He was 87. Ms. Cristal won a Golden Globe in 1970 as best actress in a drama series for her work on the show. He was a constant presence on Westerns throughout the early 1960s, albeit in bit guest roles on series such as Gunsmoke, The Wild Wild West and Bonanza. After serving as president of his high school class, Darrow went on to attend the University of Rio Piedras as a political science and theater major. For her performance in that movie as Sandra Roca, the Argentine Bombshell the dream date chosen by the serviceman Tony Curtis in an Army publicity stunt Ms. Cristal won the New Star of the Year award at the Golden Globes, an honor she shared with Tina Louise and Susan Kohner. News editor, Legacy.com. He was 87. Henry Darrow, the pride of Puerto Rico who starred as the charming Manolito Montoya, the son of a wealthy Mexican land baron, on the 1967-71 NBC Western 'The High Chaparral,' has died. Get breaking news alerts& today's headlines inyour inbox. All Rights Reserved. Darrow's next major role came on the acclaimed detective series Harry O, the comeback vehicle for former Fugitive starDavid Janssen. Henry Darrow, the first Hispanic actor to portray Zorro on television who also starred in TV series " The High Chaparral ," has died. Born Enrique Toms Delgado Jr. in New York City, Darrow returned with his family to Puerto Rico in his teens, later moving to California to study acting at the Pasadena Playhouse. Her two marriages in the United States ended in divorce. He won a Daytime Emmy award . I made up stories showing love, hate, passion, envy, jealousy, etc. After Chaparral, Darrow went on to roles in The New Dick Van Dyke Show and Harry O starring David Janssen, on which he played detective Manny Quinlan in the first season. We helped young Latino actors and actresses. Character actor Henry Darrow, best known for his role as Manolito Montoya on 1960s Western The High Chaparral, died Sunday at the age of 87. ", CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER. So I asked them if I could throw away the script and just improvise. . "I just learned that my long line publicity client, Henry Darrow, has passed away at age 87. With Big Johns son and brother, the couple turn the High Chaparral ranch into the headquarters of a cattle empire, surviving conflicts with Apaches, rustlers and Mexicans. Get breaking news alerts& today's headlines inyour inbox. He also founded an organization designed to help Latino actors land roles not associated with racial stereotypes called Nosotros, which translates to "We. His many other TV appearances include Gunsmoke, Night Gallery, The Mod Squad, Wonder Woman, Magnum, P.I., Star Trek: The Next Generation, and The Golden Girls. Darrow also appeared in movies including The Hitcher., There was an organization called Nosotros, which means us in Spanish. The Cannon family runs the High Chaparral Ranch in the Arizona Territory in 1870s. News editor, Legacy.com. Henry Darrow, an actor known for his work on " The High Chaparral ," has died. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. I was the first vice president. R.I.P. Legal Statement. He was of African American descent and appeared early in his career on radio, including The Shadow. #sagaftramember since 1958. The great Henry Darrow has died. They both passed away on the same day March 14th 2021. "The great Henry Darrow has died. ("To Althea, from Prison" (Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage)), December 1, 1982 - March 14, 2021 (his death), Publicity site for Henry Darrow's authorized biography. Email: jeremylr@windstream.net, World Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival: TALE OF THE TIBETAN NOMAD, 7 Movies That Messed With My Mind (In A Good Way), The Strides of LOVE, SIMON and FREAK SHOW, Free Guy is Exceptional (And Much Deeper Than Meets The Eye), David Lynchs 2001 masterpiece Mulholland Drive has just been re-released on 35mm, which is, The new Bollywood: Power of movies to confront taboo topics. He was born Enrique Toms Delgado in New York City on September 15, 1933, the first son of Puerto Rico immigrants Gloria and Enrique Po Delgado. Darrow played the brides brother, called Mano, who joins his sister (played by Linda Cristal, who died in June) on the High Chaparral ranch. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. That charisma that just makes you take notice and want to see more. He played Manolito, brother of Victoria Cannon, who was played by Linda Cristal (19312020). Darrow was born Enrique Toms Delgado Jr. in 1933 in New York City to parents Gloria and Enrique, who ran a restaurant. sharing screen time with co-stars Linda Cristal . Cristal won another Golden Globe for her performance, and she was Emmy nominated. All Rights Reserved. Rest H.". Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Billed now as Henry Darrow, the actor stole women's hearts and much of the proceedings as the roguish ladies' man Manolito Montoya, who would rather make love than war. Henry Darrow Dead: 'The High Chaparral' Star Was 87 - Variety One of my favorite character actors from 1960s, '70s TV; he will always be "Mano" from High Chaparral, my Dad and I watched it every week when I was kid. I was a mother who had lost a son in the war. Quoted by CNN, the New York Times, and Macleans. Henry Darrow was an actor known for roles in TV shows including "The High Chaparral," "Santa Barbara," and "Zorro." Died: March 14, 2021 (Who else died on March 14?) His first credited small-screen role came on Wagon Train, in "The Stagecoach Story," though the actor was billed as "Henry Delgado" in that episode. I was a mother who had lost a son in the war. scotlandville magnet high school tiffany quiett; tampa bay classifieds pets; njatc training center; herobaal the pit fiend; tale of two cities instrumental Henry Darrow, a prolific TV actor from the 1950s through the early 2000s who found his breakthrough success as Manolito Montoya, son of a wealthy Mexican ranch owner on NBC's hit 1967-71. He was 87. Quoted by CNN, the New York Times, and Macleans. The scene they handed me to read was all tenderness and sweetness, and I knew they were looking for a heroine with fire and spunk, Ms. Cristal told The Boston Globe in 1968. Darrow began a long association with the character Zorro in 1981, voicing the title role in the CBS animated seriesThe New Adventures of Zorro. He was born Enrique Toms Delgado in New York City, on September 15, 1933, the first son of . Bonanza producerDavid Dortort caught the performance and cast Darrow in his new project, The High Chaparral. Henry Darrow (born Enrique Toms Delgado Jimnez; September 15, 1933 March 14, 2021) was an American character actor of stage and film known for his role as Manolito \"Mano\" Montoya on the 1960s television series The High Chaparral. Do Not Sell My Information - CA Residents. Linda Cristal, the Argentine-born actress who played Victoria Cannon, wife of Leif Erickson's stoic, heroic rancher Big John Cannon on NBC's popular 1967-71 Western The High Chaparral, died. To win the role of the fiery Victoria Cannon, she said, she threw away the script and made up stories showing love, hate, passion, envy, jealousy, etc.. pic.twitter.com/uBrX12PGto. Following the news of his death, the Screen Actors Guild called the late actor "the pride of Puerto Rico. Linda Cristal, the fiery and humble Argentine-born actress who became a star and pioneer for minority and women performers after fleeing to the U.S. as a child, has died. He was 87. Nichelle Nichols, Nyota Uhura on Star Trek: The Original Series, R.I.P. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Henry Darrow, a prolific TV actor from the 1950s through the early 2000s who found his breakthrough success as Manolito Montoya, son of a wealthy Mexican ranch owner on NBC's hit 1967-71 Western The High Chaparral, died Sunday at his home in Wilmington, Nc.He was 87. Darrow's publicist, Michael B. Druxman, announced the news on his Facebook page Monday, writing, "Rest in peace, my friend. 4 actors who were almost cast as the lead on House M.D. We want to hear from you! Henry Darrow, born September 15 1933, died . As a young boy coming of age in World War II-era New York, Darrow relished spending time in his familys, Retro pop culture interviews & lovin something fierce sustain this University of Georgia Master of Agricultural Leadership alum. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Darrow was born Enrique Tomas Delgado Jr. in New York City, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters, Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. After playing a woodcutter in a school play at the age of eight, Darrow concluded that it was his destiny to become an actor. She went on to make several westerns before appearing in Blake Edwardss knockabout comedy The Perfect Furlough (1958). Harris (19912023), American Idol contestant. Named 2017's Obituary Writer of the Year by the Society of Professional Obituary Writers. He and his family returned to Puerto Rico in 1946, where he rediscovered his cultural roots. The C&I crew respectfully bids hail and farewell to Henry Darrow, the veteran actor who earned his place in the pantheon of TV western . Darrow co-founded the Screen Actors Guild Ethnic Minority Committee in 1972 alongside actors Ricardo Montalbn, Edith Diaz and Carmen Zapata and was a founder of Nosostros. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. (Sept. 15, 1933 March 14, 2021)," he wrote. Harris (19912023), American Idol contestant. All young actors should study Henry (as I did) and learn. The show's writers asked Darrow and his on-screen sister Linda Cristal to ad lib Spanish dialogue that would sound believable coming from siblings. In the late 1960s, Henry Darrow was THE ultimate Latin heartthrob on television. ", YAPHET KOTTO, FIRST BLACK JAMES BOND VILLAIN AND 'ALIEN' ACTOR DEAD AT 81. Darrow's publicist, Michael B. Druxman,. Legal Statement. Our condolences go out to his family. most famous as Manolito in "High Chapparal" Henry had that it factor. Darrow also received a tribute on social media from the Screen Actors Guild. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Darrows fluency in two languages helped earn him supplementary income as an interpreter, which he combined with his scholarship funds and moved to Los Angeles. Her death was confirmed by her son Jordan Wexler, who said she died in her sleep. How thrilled I was to act with him," he wrote. In addition to his role in The High Chaparral, Darrow played police detective Manny Quinlan in the first season of ABC's Harry O in the mid-1970s and received a Daytime Emmy Award in 1990 for his role as Rafael Castillo in NBC soap opera Santa Barbara. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. At that time, there were only a few Latino casting people and agents. Robert Beltran, who acted alongside Darrow, called him "an artist of the highest rank" in a Twitter tribute Tuesday. Linda Cristal (19312020), starred as Victoria Cannon in The High Chaparral, Lupe Serrano (19302023), ballerina who danced with Nureyev, C.J. In several interviews, Ms. Cristal said that her father came into conflict with a criminal gang and fled with his family to Montevideo, Uruguay. On television she appeared on Rawhide, The Tab Hunter Show (as a matador), Barnaby Jones and The Love Boat. In her final film, she played Charles Bronsons love interest in Mr. "He was a gentleman and an artist of the highest rank. Character actor Henry Darrow, best known for his role as Manolito Montoya on 1960s Western The High Chaparral, died Sunday at the age of 87. ", "We honor the career and achievements of Henry Darrow, the pride of Puerto Rico and a SAG Board member from 1970-73," the organization wrote on Twitter. Along with being a longtime SAG-AFTRA member, Darrow co-founded the Screen Actors Guild Ethnic Minority Committee in 1972 alongside fellow actors Ricardo Montalbn, Edith Diaz and Carmen Zapata and was a founder of Nosotros, an organization aimed at helping Latino actors land non-stereotyped parts. His most recent role was in 2012s "Soda Springs" and in the years before that, he worked on numerous high-profile television shows like "One Tree Hill," "The Bold and the Beautiful," "Star Trek: Voyager" and "Zorro.". She was 89. His character, the brother ofVictoria (Linda Cristal), appeared in every episode in the show's four seasons, alongsideLeif Erickson (Big John Cannon) andCameron Mitchell (Buck Cannon). Linda Cristal, the Golden Globe-winning actress who portrayed Victoria Cannon, the wife of Leif Erickson's character, on the 1967-71 NBC Western 'The High Chaparral,' has died. Notably, he also appeared in the daytime drama "Santa Barbara," for which, he earned a Daytime Emmy Award in 1990 for his work as the character Rafael Castillo. Nate Day is an entertainment reporter for Fox News Digital. The marriage was annulled after only a few weeks. 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