Biography

Julian Rivero was born on July 25, 1890 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Burn 'Em Up Barnes (1934), The Mad Empress (1939) and Heroes of the Alamo (1937). He was married to Isobel Thomas. He died on February 24, 1976 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Prolific small-part actor of westerns and serials, where he alternated villainous roles with barbers, soldiers, Mexican or Spanish landed gentry and even sidekicks of the hero. Gave a sympathetic portrayal of Gen Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna in Heroes of the Alamo (1937). Had apparently trained to be a Shakespearean actor before becoming typecast in horse operas.

Father of Lorraine Rivero, Yvonne Preble.

His wife, Isabel (or Isobel) Thomas (25 September 1903-23 October 1948), was a Mack Sennett Bathing Beauty.