Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Character actor, Film director, Voice actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Citizenship
Mexico
Religion
Catholic Church
Political Party
Republican Party
Languages
Spanish
Spouse
Georgiana Belzer
Children
4 children
Sibling
Carlos Montalbán
Education
Belmont High School, Fairfax High School
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Spanish < Proto-West Germanic (*Rīkahard)
Popularity
Tier B -- 68,374 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 73 years (1942-2015)
Notable
Career spanning 73 years (1942-2015) -- among the longest-active actors in A-tier
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 21
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Filmography (47)
AWARDS (7)
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Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre
WON
G
Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
WON
B
Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great
WON
B
Order of St. Gregory the Great
WON
Biography
Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Merino (November 25, 1920 – January 14, 2009) was a Hispanic/Latin American actor. He had a career spanning seven decades (motion pictures from 1943 to 2006) across radio, television, theatre, and film. During the mid-1970s, Montalbán was most notable as the spokesman in automobile advertisements for the Chrysler Cordoba, in which he famously extolled the "soft Corinthian leather" used for its interior. He also advertised the Chrysler New Yorker. From 1977 to 1984, he became famous as Mr. Roarke the main star in the television series Fantasy Island. He played Khan Noonien Singh in both the 1967 episode "Space Seed" of the first season of the original Star Trek series, and the 1982 film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. He won an Emmy Award in 1978 for his role in the mini series How the West Was Won and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild in 1993. Into his 80s, he continued to perform, often providing voices for animated films and commercials, and appearing in several Spy Kids films as Grandfather Valentin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Ricardo Montalban?
Ricardo Montalban was born on and passed away on at the age of 88.
Where was Ricardo Montalban born?
Ricardo Montalban was born in Mexico City, Mexico.
What movies or shows has Ricardo Montalban been in?
Ricardo Montalban has 47 credits in our database. Notable titles include Pixels (2015), The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Fantasy Island (1978), Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976).
What is Ricardo Montalban known for?
Ricardo Montalban is primarily known as an actor. Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Merino (November 25, 1920 – January 14, 2009) was a Hispanic/Latin American actor. He had a career spanning seven decades…
Where can I find more information about Ricardo Montalban?
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