Carlos Larrañaga
| Carlos Larrañaga | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
Carlos Larrañaga Ladrón de Guevara 11 March 1937 Barcelona, Spain |
| Died |
30 August 2012 (aged 75)[1] Málaga, Spain |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) |
Ana Escribano (2006–his death) María Teresa Ortiz-Bau (2000–2006) Ana Diosdado (1979–1999) María Luisa Merlo (1959–1975) |
| Awards |
Cinema Writers Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor 2008 Luz de Domingo TP de Oro Award for Best Actor 1993 Farmacia de Guardia 1995 Farmacia de Guardia |
Carlos Larrañaga Ladrón de Guevara (11 March 1937 – 30 August 2012) was a Spanish actor.
Biography
Personal life
Larrañaga was born in Barcelona to actress María Fernanda Ladrón de Guevara, and was the half-brother of actress Amparo Rivelles. He was the father of Amparo Larrañaga, Pedro Larrañaga and Luis Merlo, all actors, and father-in-law of actress Maribel Verdú.
Career
His film debut was in 1941, at age four, in Alma de Dios, directed by Ignacio F. Iquino. His first success was in 1950 with Pequeñeces, directed by Juan de Orduña. He had a major supporting role in The Pride and the Passion with Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra and Sophia Loren and then starred in Ha llegado un ángel and El extraño viaje, among other films. His most remembered role is in the TV series Farmacia de guardia (1991–1995) directed by Antonio Mercero.
Death
Carlos Larrañaga died at age 75 in Málaga from undisclosed causes.
Selected filmography
- Heart of Gold (1941)
- Peaches in Syrup (1959)
- The Little Colonel (1960)
References
- ↑ RTVE.es/EFE . "Muere el actor Carlos Larrañaga a los 75 años". RTVE.es. Retrieved 31 August 2012.