Personal Info
Birth date
1923-01-21 (102 Years)
Day of death
2011-12-12
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Also known as
Alberto Mendoza
Альберто де Мендоса
Alberto de Mendoza
Biography
Alberto Manuel Rodríguez-Gallego González de Mendoza was an Argentine film actor who appeared in 114 films between 1930 and 2005, spanning eight decades. A lifelong figure in Argentine films, De Mendoza appeared in film such as Adán y la serpiente in 1946 and A hierro muere in 1962 often working alongside Olga Zubarry. In the late 1960s and 1970 he appeared in a number of spaghetti Westerns. and also had a prominent role in the 1973 horror classic Horror Express, in which he co-starred alongside Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Telly Savalas. De Mendoza is better known to audiences in Argentina for his role in the popular TV series El Rafa, aired from 1980 to 1982, or the less successful El Oriental, aired from 1982 to 1983. He died in Madrid on 12 December 2011, at age 88.
Filmography
Curro Jiménez
7.1
Overview:
Curro Jiménez was a successful Spanish TV series that aired on TVE1 from 22 December 1976 to 1979. Its main theme was Andalusian "bandolerismo" in the 19th century, located in the Ronda mountains. The main characters were four bandits, Curro JiménezPsychout for Murder
6.2
Overview:
Mario consigns his girlfriend Licia to a whorehouse for an evening in order to get the photographic goods to blackmail her father with. To get her out of the way, Licia is then consigned to a mental hospital by her father.Horror Express
6.315
Overview:
Mysterious and unearthly deaths start to occur while Professor Saxton is transporting the frozen remains of a primitive humanoid creature he found in Manchuria back to Europe.And Then There Were None
5.712
Overview:
Ten people are invited to a hotel in the Iranian desert, only to find that an unseen person is killing them one by one. Could one of them be the killer?Delusions of Grandeur
7.411
Overview:
Don Sallust is the minister of the King of Spain. Being disingenuous, hypocritical, greedy and collecting the taxes for himself, he is hated by the people he oppresses. Accused by The Queen, a beautiful princess Bavarian, of having an illegitimate child to one of her maids of honor, he was stripped of his duties and ordered to retire to a monastery.The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh
6.8
Overview:
When socialite and heiress Julie Wardh begins receiving blackmail letters attributed to a mysterious serial killer, she suspects her cruel and sadistic former lover Jean is behind them. With her husband Neil frequently out of town, she falls into the arms of her friend's cousin George, and as the unknown assassin begins to make his move, she fears that one of the three men in her life may be the killer.Striptease
4
Overview:
A disillusioned and depressed film director is forced to confront his lack of humanity through his involvement in the death of a young actress and the suicide of her husband.One on Top of the Other
6.5
Overview:
A San Francisco doctor encounters a prostitute who bears a striking resemblance to his late wife.Open Season
5.382
Overview:
Three Vietnam vets have become so conditioned to violence that they have developed psychotic tendencies. They kidnap people, brutalize them, then turn them loose and hunt them like animals. However the father of one of their earlier victims is plotting a vicious revenge against them.A Lizard in a Woman's Skin
6.5
Overview:
Carol Hammond, daughter of a politician, has vivid nightmares involving sex orgies and LSD. In a dream, she murders a neighbor she envies and wakes up to a real investigation into her neighbor's murder.The People Who Own the Dark
4.8
Overview:
A group of rich businessmen and military officers who are partying in an old castle are spared when a nuclear war ravages the earth. When they venture out into the nearest town to search for food and supplies, they find most of the residents blinded, and soon they discover the existence of a sinister group called The People Who Own The Dark.Queen of the Chantecler
5.5
Overview:
A Spanish music hall performer gets caught up in espionage during the First World War.The Case of the Scorpion's Tail
6.339
Overview:
After her husband dies in a freak plane accident, a woman leaves London for Athens to collect his generous life insurance policy. She soon discovers that others besides herself are keen to get their hands on the money - and are willing to kill for it. Meanwhile, a private investigator arrives to investigate irregularities in the claim, teaming up with a beautiful reporter.Appointment in Beirut
5.3
Overview:
When an international casino crime ring is planning a big score at a fixed roulette game, the casino police enlists the help of Jeff Miller, an alcoholic croupier, to nab the bad guys. Jeff is attracted to Laura, a singer at the casino, but she prefers the company of the leader of the thieving casino ring.Forgotten Pistolero
6.036
Overview:
Mann is a gunman informed by a childhood friend that his father was murdered years earlier by his mother and her lover. To make matters worse, Mann's sister, who is in love with his friend, is held under the thumb of his murderous mom. The two gunmen ride off to have a reckoning with her.A Bullet for Sandoval
5.6
Overview:
After his girlfriend dies in childbirth, Confederate deserter John Warner travels to Mexico, where the woman's father, Don Pedro Sandoval, grudgingly hands over his child. But with no locals willing to provide milk, the baby dies. Rounding up a group of rebels, Warner goes on a rampage through northern Mexico, with the ultimate goal of taking down Sandoval in this gritty Western.The Adventures of Scaramouche
5.8
Overview:
Robert Lafleur (Scaramouche) is an actor in 18th century France who spends most of his time, including when he should be on stage, light-heartedly having love affairs and generally enjoying life. One day, a marquis visits him and asks him questions about the birth mark on his shoulder...Kill and Be Killed
6.3
Overview:
A former singer lives alone with her fortune - and with her nephew, Fernando, a low character to whom she refuses to lend more money. Elisa leaves prison and starts a new life as a personal attendant to the aging singer, using her knowledge as a former nurse - a profession she can not return to. Fernando meets Elisa, and together they plan to poison the lonely woman, and use her money abroad. They plan their alibis well. But those who kill by the sword will perish by the sword.A Bullet for Rommel
5.4
Overview:
During World War II, a tough officer organizes a commando raid into Germany.The House on Garibaldi Street
5.5
Overview:
When Israeli officials learn that Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann may be living in Argentina, they send a team of secret agents to apprehend him.Cleopatra
5.6
Overview:
A retired teacher and a soap star leave their routines and the men in their lives behind and embark on a weekend trip.Adán y la serpiente
6.5
Overview:
A hotel becomes very popular when rumors begin to circulate about a ghost wandering its corridors.The Man from Marrakech
NYR
Overview:
In southern Morocco, a hold-up is organized on the road linking the northern towns to a major factory built on a gold deposit. Several accomplices have perfected a carefully thought-out "scenario" that should bring them success. Travis, a specialist, and his mistress, Lila, a former barmaid, "work" in liaison with Vibert, the mine engineer. José, the local mechanic, and Georges, the truck driver, have already been sacrificed.Lua de Outubro
NYR
Overview:
Arzabal wins land on the border. When he arrives to settle in, he finds himself confronted by the local political boss, unenthusiastic about his landing. Based on the play by Mario Arregui.Awkward Hands
5.7
Overview:
The story of a young peaceful ranch hand who falls for the boss’ daughter. The couple’s romance is kept secret because the beautiful woman is desired and promised to a rich opponent. When Peter defends her honor he is severely beaten and left for dead in the desert. Nursed back to health by a mysterious gunman dressed in black and again later by a mysterious Chinese master, heathy and wiser Peter sets out for revenge.A Prewar Grandmother
4.7
Overview:
Doña Emilia lives quietly in a village in Lugo, when she receives the news that her son has suffered an accident. So she travels to Madrid without warning.The Blackmailers
NYR
Overview:
A girl has two suitors: a famous bullfighter who is in love and rejecting a pawn. His relationship with the bullfighter is hampered by the harassment to which he submits. After suffering a serious catch, the bullfighter lifesaving through the locket she gave him.Acting
2011Bad Truth as Ernesto
2006Tapas as Don Mariano
2003Cleopatra as Víctor
2001Lua de Outubro as Marcial Lopes
2000Bossa Nova as Juan
1996Lola Mora as Unknown
1984Los tigres de la memoria as Carlos
1984Nights Without Moons and Suns as Cairo
1981The Underground Man as Unknown
1980El infierno tan temido as Unknown
1980La amante ingenua as Adrián
1979Manaos as Mario Buendía
1979Seven Dangerous Women as Marqués de Castellamare
1979The House on Garibaldi Street as Primo
1978Avisa a Curro Jiménez as El Jandalo
1978Venus de fuego as Beltrán
1978Sentados al borde de la mañana con los pies colgando as Sr. Empresa
1977Curse of the Black Cat as David
1977La violación as Unknown
1976Curro Jiménez (1 Episode) as Lédaux
1976El erotismo y la informática as Gonzalo Garcés
1976The People Who Own the Dark as Prof. Fulton
1976Fulanita y sus menganos as Manolo
1976El hombre que supo amar as Juan de Ávila
1976What Changed Charley Farthing? as Jumbo
1976Striptease as George
1975Zorrita Martínez as Antonio
1974And Then There Were None as Otto Martino
1974Hold Up as Ashley
1974Open Season as Martin
1974To Love Ophelia as Piero Criscione, Avvocato
1974A Prewar Grandmother as Juan
1973Los camioneros (13 Episodes) as Sargento Sandoval
1973Special Killers as Giorgio Russo
1972Horror Express as Father Pujardov
1972Las colocadas as Enrique
1971Delusions of Grandeur as King of Spain
1971The Case of the Scorpion's Tail as John Stanley
1971Human Cobras as George MacGreves
1971The Corsairs as The Duke
1971A Lizard in a Woman's Skin as Sergeant Brandon
1971The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh as Neil Wardh
1970Awkward Hands as Latimore
1970De profesión, sus labores as Juan Montesinos
1969Forgotten Pistolero as Tomas
1969A Bullet for Sandoval as Lucky
1969One on Top of the Other as Henry Dumurrier
1969A Bullet for Rommel as SS Major Hermann Traniger
1969Psychout for Murder as Francesco
1968Appointment in Beirut as Police Captain
1968Volver a vivir as Garrido
1968Las secretarias as Don Carlos
1967The Midshipmen as Comandante de Brigada Carlos Torres
1967The Desperate Ones as Hamlat
1966Las locas del conventillo as Manuel
1966The Man from Marrakech as Unknown
1965The Dictator's Guns as Hendrix
1964Secuestro en la ciudad as José
1964Shot in the Back as Unknown
1963An Almost Decent Girl as Carlos
1963The Adventures of Scaramouche as Roger - Marquis de la Tour
1963The Blackmailers as Vergara 'El Americano'
1963Primero yo as Unknown
1962Queen of the Chantecler as Federico de la Torre
1962You and I Are Three as Rodolfo Céspedes / Adolfo Céspedes
1962Kill and Be Killed as Fernando
1962Buscando a Mónica as Antonio Montes
1960El asalto as Unknown
1960Yo quiero vivir contigo as Mauricio del Solar
1958The Boss as Berger
1958Socios para la aventura as Unknown
1957The Marked Woman as Rodolfo Morán alias El Sudamericano
1957La bestia humana as Unknown
1957La dulce enemiga as Ricardo
1956La adúltera as Carlos Alatorre
1956¡Que seas feliz! as Pablo Suárez
1955La mujer desnuda as Unknown
1955La noche de Venus as Unknown
1954Gray neighborhood as Claudio
1954Descent Into Hell as Adrián Villar
1954La calle del pecado as Alberto Salazar
1953Ellos nos hicieron así as Unknown
1951Pasó en mi barrio as Mingo
1951Suburbio as Unknown
1950The Marihuana Story as Lt. DeLuca
1950Madre Alegría as Unknown
1950When My Husband Kisses as Unknown
1950Filomena Marturano as Ricardo
1949Miguitas en la cama as Esteban Roselli
1949La cuna vacía as Unknown
1949Un hombre solo no vale nada as Borracho en la boite
1949Don Juan Tenorio as Joven bromista
1948Navy's girlfriend as Unknown
1948Historia de una mala mujer as Unknown
1947El retrato as Unknown
1946Inspiración as Unknown
1946Adán y la serpiente as Daniel
1944Su mejor alumno as Enrique Moreno
1944Se rematan ilusiones as Unknown
1942Un nuevo amanecer as Unknown
1942The Old Skinflint as Unknown
1939...Y mañana serán hombres as Unknown
1937Murió el sargento Laprida as (as Alberto Mendoza)
1930Gaucho Soul as Carlos