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Ismael Rivera(1931-1987)

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Ismael Rivera was born on 5 October 1931 in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was an actor, known for The Rum Diary (2011) and Indestructible. El alma de la salsa (2017). He died on 13 May 1987 in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
BornOctober 5, 1931
DiedMay 13, 1987(55)
BornOctober 5, 1931
DiedMay 13, 1987(55)
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Known for

Johnny Depp in The Rum Diary (2011)
The Rum Diary
6.1
  • Soundtrack
  • 2011
Indestructible. El alma de la salsa (2017)
Indestructible. El alma de la salsa
7.2
  • Self
  • 2017

Credits

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Actor

  • Maruja (1959)
    Maruja
    7.4
    • Lead Singer in Rafael Cortijo y su combo (uncredited)
    • 1959

Soundtrack

  • Anthony Mackie and Zoë Chao in If You Were the Last (2023)
    If You Were the Last
    6.4
    • performer: "Incomprendido"
    • 2023
  • Johnny Depp in The Rum Diary (2011)
    The Rum Diary
    6.1
    • performer: "Volare"
    • 2011

Personal details

  • Official site
    • Official Foundation Website
  • Born
    • October 5, 1931
    • Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Died
    • May 13, 1987
    • Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico(heart attack)

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    Father of Ismael Rivera Jr..
  • Nickname
    • Maelo

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