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Jorge Negrete

Acting
Known For

42 Years Old

Jorge Alberto Negrete Moreno (30 November 1911 – 5 December 1953) is considered one of the most popular Mexican singers and actors of all time. Negrete was born in the City of Guanajuato where he was raised together with his brother and three sisters, and also lived in San Luis Potosí. From an early age, Negrete demonstrated a great brilliance and rapidly became a prominent student in the eyes of his teachers. He spoke five languages: Spanish, German, English, French, Italian, and even Nahuatl (a Mesoamerican dialect). Despite his brilliance, Negrete decided to abandon his studies at the age of thirteen to enroll in the military. He graduated with the rank of sub-lieutenant from El Colegio Militar, Mexico’s military academy. This was the place where his fascination for music developed. Not only did he develop an interest for music but his military training forged him a gallant presence and character which would later benefit him in his acting career. Negrete met and studied under José Pierson, a prestigious singing professor, who became fascinated the moment he heard Negrete sing. Pierson helped Negrete develop his talent for Opera which led him to become well known in the United States. Handsome, with a very strong will and a trained, fascinating voice, he is still a top icon in Mexico, Spain and Latin America, more than 50 years after his death. His recording of "México Lindo y Querido" ("Beautiful and Beloved México"), his country’s unofficial anthem, is the best known recording of the song. His career is often compared to that of Pedro Infante, the most popular Mexican actor of the time. The public rivalry didn’t carry over to their private lives, as they were close friends until Negrete’s death. He married twice, to famous actresses with whom he shared credits: Elisa Christy and María Félix. He also lived with his frequent co-star, for more than ten years. Gloria Marín co-starred in 10 out of his 44 films. He started his career singing on the radio in 1931 in Mexico City singing operatic parts. In 1936 he signed with NBC Television for a TV program with Cuban and Mexican musicians. He returned to Mexico in 1937 to act in the film La Madrina Del Diablo ("The Devil's Godmother") and because of the success of the film he was able to sign for several more the next three years. In 1938 he starred in La Valentina with Elisa Christy and then in Juntos Pero No Revueltos. After working in Havana and Hollywood he was called to act in ¡Ay Jalisco, No Te Rajes! ("Hey Jalisco, Don’t Back Down!") which made him an international Latin star and helped formulate the charro film genre. Filming this film he met Gloria Marín, starting their romance and the string of films they filmed together. He complemented his film career by singing rancheras with the trio Los Tres Calaveras and touring Latin America, singing concerts and making personal appearances. He was offered the main role in El Peñón de las Ánimas (The Rock of Souls) and wanted Marín to be his co-star. In spite of his protests, newcomer María Félix became his star and eventually his wife, although they at first despised each other while filming the film.

Born

Guanajuato, Mexico on 30th November 1911

Died

5th December 1953

All Credits

Gran Casino Image
Gran Casino
Gerardo Ramírez
Jalisco canta en Sevilla Image
Jalisco canta en Sevilla
Nacho Mendoza
Dos tipos de cuidado Image
Dos tipos de cuidado
Jorge Bueno
Siempre tuya Image
Siempre tuya
Reportaje Image
Reportaje
Singer serenading the movie star
Ay, Jalisco, Don't Give Up! Image
Ay, Jalisco, Don't Give Up!
Songs for After a War Image
Songs for After a War
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Tierra De Pasiones Image
Tierra De Pasiones
The Abduction Image
The Abduction
Ricardo Alfaro
El Cementerio De Las Aguilas Image
El Cementerio De Las Aguilas
Miguel de la Peña
The Rock of Souls Image
The Rock of Souls
Fernando Iturriaga
Si Adelita se fuera con otro Image
Si Adelita se fuera con otro
Juntos pero no revueltos Image
Juntos pero no revueltos
A Letter of Love Image
A Letter of Love
Jefe Liberal
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Fiesta
José (as George Negrete)
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El ahijado de la muerte
Pedro / El Ahijado
Juan sin miedo Image
Juan sin miedo
Una gallega en México Image
Una gallega en México
The Possession Image
The Possession
Story of a Great Love Image
Story of a Great Love
Manuel y Rodrigo Venegas
El Jorobado Image
El Jorobado
Así se quiere en Jalisco Image
Así se quiere en Jalisco
Red Rain Image
Red Rain
Enrique Montero
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Teatro Apolo
Miguel Velasco
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Cuando viajan las estrellas
Canaima Image
Canaima
Marcos Vargas
Allá en el Rancho Grande Image
Allá en el Rancho Grande
José Francisco
Los tres alegres compadres Image
Los tres alegres compadres
A Man, When He Is a Man Image
A Man, When He Is a Man
(archive footage)
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Hay un niño en su futuro
Tal para cual Image
Tal para cual
Me he de comer esa tuna Image
Me he de comer esa tuna
Un gallo en corral ajeno Image
Un gallo en corral ajeno
Hasta que perdió Jalisco Image
Hasta que perdió Jalisco
No basta ser charro Image
No basta ser charro
Perjura Image
Perjura
Seda Sangre Y Sol Image
Seda Sangre Y Sol
El rebelde (Romance de Antaño) Image
El rebelde (Romance de Antaño)
Juan Manuel de Mendoza
La Valentina Image
La Valentina
Cuando quiere un mexicano Image
Cuando quiere un mexicano
La madrina del diablo Image
La madrina del diablo
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Camino de Sacramento
Juan Ruiz
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El fanfarrón: ¡Aquí llegó el valentón!
Alberto
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The Immortal Charro
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En tiempos de la inquisición