Biography

Manuel Benítez 'El Cordobés' was born on May 4, 1936 in Palma del Río, Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain. He is an actor, known for The Blackmailers (1963), Aprendiendo a morir (1962) and Europe Here We Come! (1971). He is married to Martine Freisse.

Godfather of Augusto J. Algueró.

Spanish bullfighter, known for his acrobatic and theatrical style. After watching a bullfight and illegally jumping into the ring to throw some passes before the bull, he soon became a professional matador and national hero.

By the time of his retirement, he was the highest-paid matador in history (1971).

The musical "Matador", which premiered in 1987, is based on his life.

Was proclaimed "Quinto Califa of Toreo" (Fifth Caliph of Bullfighting) in 2002, which made him the only living person bearing that title.