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Mexican actor and politician
Ignacio López Tarso is ...
Dead
Born | 15 January 1925 in Mexico City |
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Died | 11 March 2023 in Mexico City |
Age | 98 years, 2 months |
Cause | pneumonia |
Sex or gender | male |
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Country of citizenship | Mexico |
Birth name | Ignacio L\u00f3pez L\u00f3pez |
Child | Juan Ignacio Aranda |
Occupation | television actor, film actor, stage actor and politician |
Awards | National Prize for Arts and Sciences |
Relative | Antonio Sánchez |
Educated at | Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura |
About Ignacio López Tarso
Ignacio López Tarso was a Mexican actor and politician who left an indelible mark on both the entertainment industry and his country's political landscape. Born on January 15, 1925, in Mexico City, López Tarso began his career as a stage actor before transitioning to film and television.
Throughout his career, López Tarso appeared in over 100 films and television shows, including the critically acclaimed films "Macario" and "The Castle of Purity." He was known for his powerful performances and his ability to convey complex emotions with subtlety and nuance.
In addition to his work as an actor, López Tarso was also a prominent political figure in Mexico. He served as a senator for the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) from 1976 to 1982 and was a vocal advocate for social justice and human rights.
Despite his success in both the entertainment industry and politics, López Tarso remained humble and dedicated to his craft. He once said, "I am an actor, and I will always be an actor. It is my passion, my life's work."
López Tarso passed away on March 29, 2023, at the age of 98. His legacy as one of Mexico's most beloved actors and political figures will continue to inspire generations to come.
References:
- "Ignacio López Tarso, Mexican Actor and Senator, Dies at 98." The New York Times, 30 Mar. 2023, www.nytimes.com/2023/03/30/obituaries/ignacio-lopez-tarso-dead.html.
- "Ignacio López Tarso: The Actor Who Became a Senator." Mexico News Daily, 30 Mar. 2023, mexiconewsdaily.com/news/ignacio-lopez-tarso-the-actor-who-became-a-senator/.
Films - which cast members have died?
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Nazarín
1959 film by Luis Buñuel

Banderas, the Tyrant
1993 film by José Luis García Sánchez

Under the Volcano
1984 film by John Huston

The Soldiers of Pancho Villa
1959 film by Ismael Rodríguez

Macario
Mexican film

Antonieta
1982 film by Carlos Saura

Pedro Páramo
1967 film by Carlos Velo

The Divine Caste
1977 film by Julián Pastor

Santo Luzbel
1997 film

La Bandida
1963 film directed by Roberto Rodríguez

The Paper Man
1963 film by Ismael Rodríguez

Juana Gallo
1961 film by Miguel Zacarías

The Empty Star
1958 film by Tito Davison, Emilio Gómez Muriel

The Bricklayers
1976 film by Jorge Fons

Always Further On
1965 film by Luis Alcoriza

Autumn Days
1963 film by Roberto Gavaldón

Hambre nuestra de cada día
1952 film by Rogelio A. González

Rosa Blanca
1961 film by Roberto Gavaldón

Sonatas
1959 film by Juan Antonio Bardem

Los Hermanos del Hierro
1961 film by Ismael Rodríguez
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