Carlos Montalbán
ActingAbout Carlos Montalbán
Carlos Montalbán (June 5, 1903 – March 28, 1991) was a Mexican character actor. Montalbán was born in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, the son of Spanish immigrants Ricarda (née Merino) and Jenaro Montalbán, a store manager. He was the older brother of actor Ricardo Montalbán. Although not as famous as his younger brother, he is notable for having starred as "El Exigenté" in a series of coffee advertisements for Savarin Coffee in the 1960s and for portraying two different characters named "Vargas". The first time in the Jack Lemmon film The Out-of-Towners (1970) and then again in Woody Allen's Bananas (1971). His most famous American film was the boxing drama The Harder They Fall (1956) in which he played the sympathetic manager of a heavyweight contender. Montalbán was also a renowned voice-over actor and announcer; he was best known as the official Spanish language voice for Marlboro cigarettes worldwide. Description above from the Wikipedia article Carlos Montalbán, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Carlos Montalbán reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Carlos Montalbán's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Carlos Montalbán remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Harder They Fall, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Carlos Montalbán Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Carlos Montalbán's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Carlos Montalbán.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | A Step Away | Spanish Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Bananas | General Emilio M. Vargas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Out-of-Towners | Manuel Vargas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Love Has Many Faces | Don Julian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Lost Apple | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Pepe | Rodriguez | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Beyond All Limits | Nacho | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Backstage | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Crowded Paradise | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Harder They Fall | Luís Agrandi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | El espejo | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | El carnaval del diablo | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Crime at Midnight | Johnny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Adventures of Frank Merriwell | Rurale Captain | Flop | Similar → |
Carlos Montalbán - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Carlos Montalbán?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Carlos Montalbán is "The Harder They Fall" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has Carlos Montalbán acted in?
Carlos Montalbán has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Carlos Montalbán?
Other notable films include "The Out-of-Towners", "Bananas", and "Pepe".