Pedro Armendáriz_
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
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Born
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor
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Died
Birthplace
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Nationality
Citizenship
Mexico
Languages
English, Spanish
Children
1 child: Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
Education
California Polytechnic State University
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
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Pedro Armendáriz is known for acting.
Born in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico (died at age 51).
Pedro Armendáriz has 50 credits in our database.
Studied at California Polytechnic State University.
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Filmography (50)
Biography
Born in Churubusco, a suburb of Mexico City, and raised in Texas, he studied at California Polytechnic State University where he graduated with an engineering degree. He began his acting career at the stage in Mexico City, entering films there in 1935. During the next years he made 42 Spanish-language films, among them "Maria Candelaria" (1943) and "La Perla" (1947), becoming one of Mexico`s top film stars. His first American film was "The Fugitive" for RKO in 1947. Since then he costarred in more than 80 films in Hollywood, England, France, Germany and Italy. Credits include "Fort Apache" (1948), "Three Godfathers", "We Were Strangers" (1949), "El Bruto" (1952), "The Littlest Outlaw" (1955), "The Conqueror" (1956), "La Cucaracha" (1958) and "The Wonderful Country" (1959). When Armendariz was taken ill while filming the second James Bond film "From Russia With Love" his scenes were rushed through so he could return to L.A. for treatment and he entered UCLA Medical Center. Learning he had terminal cancer he killed himself there with a gunshot.
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How old was Pedro Armendáriz?
Pedro Armendáriz was born on and passed away on at the age of 51.
Where was Pedro Armendáriz born?
Pedro Armendáriz was born in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
What movies or shows has Pedro Armendáriz been in?
Pedro Armendáriz has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Rosario (2025), Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003), A Corner of Paradise (1997), La guerra de los pasteles (1979), Captain Sindbad (1963).
What is Pedro Armendáriz known for?
Pedro Armendáriz is primarily known as an actor. Born in Churubusco, a suburb of Mexico City, and raised in Texas, he studied at California Polytechnic State University where he graduated with an engineering…
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You can find more about Pedro Armendáriz on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
