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David Silva(1917-1976)

  • Actor
  • Producer
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David Silva
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David Silva was born on 9 October 1917 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. He was an actor and producer, known for El Topo (1970), Campeón sin corona (1946) and The First Texan (1956). He was married to Mary Ann Hyde and Paquita Estrada. He died on 21 September 1976 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
BornOctober 9, 1917
DiedSeptember 21, 1976(58)
BornOctober 9, 1917
DiedSeptember 21, 1976(58)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 3 nominations total

Known for

Alejandro Jodorowsky and Brontis Jodorowsky in El Topo (1970)
El Topo
7.2
  • Coronel
  • 1970
Campeón sin corona (1946)
Campeón sin corona
7.4
  • Roberto 'Kid' Terranova
  • 1946
Felicia Farr and Joel McCrea in The First Texan (1956)
The First Texan
6.2
  • Gen. Santa Ana
  • 1956
Esquina, bajan...! (1948)
Esquina, bajan...!
7.4
  • Gregorio del Prado
  • 1948

Credits

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Actor

  • Alucarda (1977)
    Alucarda
    6.2
    • Father Lázaro
    • 1977
  • The Bricklayers (1976)
    The Bricklayers
    7.7
    • Ing. Zamora
    • 1976
  • Cântico Final (1976)
    Cântico Final
    6.8
    • Félix
    • 1976
  • Fe, esperanza y caridad (1973)
    Fe, esperanza y caridad
    7.5
    • Melitón (segment "Fe")
    • 1973
  • San Simón de los Magueyes (1973)
    San Simón de los Magueyes
    6.9
    • Señor Cura
    • 1973
  • Dr. Tarr's Torture Dungeon (1973)
    Dr. Tarr's Torture Dungeon
    5.1
    • Cult Priest
    • 1973
  • Una rosa sobre el ring (1973)
    Una rosa sobre el ring
    4.7
    • 1973
  • The Holy Mountain (1973)
    The Holy Mountain
    7.7
    • Fon's father (uncredited)
    • 1973
  • The Castle of Purity (1973)
    The Castle of Purity
    7.5
    • Inspector de salubridad
    • 1973
  • Aquellos años (1972)
    Aquellos años
    7.1
    • Gen. Leonardo Márquez
    • 1972
  • Angels and Cherubs (1972)
    Angels and Cherubs
    6.2
    • Doctor Ismael
    • 1972
  • Tacos al carbón (1972)
    Tacos al carbón
    6.9
    • El chaquiras
    • 1972
  • Los desalmados (1971)
    Los desalmados
    5.8
    • Padre de Jack
    • 1971
  • Ya somos hombres (1971)
    Ya somos hombres
    7.7
    • Papá de Germán
    • 1971
  • Para servir a usted (1971)
    Para servir a usted
    6.0
    • Gordo
    • 1971

Producer

  • San Simón de los Magueyes (1973)
    San Simón de los Magueyes
    6.9
    • producer
    • 1973
  • Esposa te doy (1957)
    Esposa te doy
    6.9
    • associate producer
    • producer
    • 1957

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Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • David Silva Jr.
  • Height
    • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
  • Born
    • October 9, 1917
    • Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
  • Died
    • September 21, 1976
    • Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico(complications from diabetes)
  • Spouses
      Mary Ann Hyde1944 - 1946 (divorced)

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