- Born
- Died
- Birth nameMarvin Edward Gardner
- Eduardo de Castro was born on July 7, 1907 in Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. He was a director and actor, known for Gamugamong Naging Lawin (1951), Doña Clara (1938) and The 13th Sultan (1949). He was married to Rita Rica. He died on November 17, 1955 in Baguio, Philippines.
- SpouseRita Rica(September 8, 1928 - November 17, 1955) (his death, 2 children)
- He was called "The Rudolph Valentino of the Philippines" due to his handsomeness.
- During World War II he joined a guerrilla band and fought against the Japanese occupation forces in the Manila area. He was captured and imprisoned in the notorious Fort Santiago in Manila. He was released shortly before the war ended.
- At one time he was the highest-paid film director in the Philippines, but when he died in 1955 he was unemployed and destitute.
- Had two sons with wife, Rita Rica, namely: Marvin Edward Gardner Jr. and William Gardner.
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