Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. And David Dortort replied: 'You don't have to. sharing screen time with co-stars Linda Cristal . Darrow was born Enrique Tomas Delgado Jr. in New York City, according to The Hollywood Reporter. (Getty Images), "We honor the career and achievements of Henry Darrow, the pride of Puerto Rico and SAG board member from 1970-73," the organization said. Series regular Henry Darrow seen here as Manolito next to Yaphet Kotto. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Darrow played the brides brother, called Mano, who joins his sister (played by Linda Cristal, who died in June) on the High Chaparral ranch. died from natural causes on Sunday (March 14). Victoria studied voice and piano at the conservatory and at 16 married the Argentine actor Tito Gmez. Born in New York to native Puerto Rican parents, he spent much of his childhood in Puerto Rico and became fluent in a variety of languages and dialects. I was a mother who had lost a son in the war. pic.twitter.com/NrN0CQDMBa, R.I.P. How thrilled I was to act with him," he wrote. #sagaftramember since 1958.https://t.co/C1xO6ObOwx, If you were a fan of "The High Chaparral" you may want to know this Darling Henry Darrow passed yesterday (March 14). The news of the actors passing was shared on Facebook by his publicist, who confirmed that Darrow died Sunday. Henry Darrow was an actor known for roles in TV shows including "The High Chaparral," "Santa Barbara," and "Zorro." Died: March 14, 2021 (Who else died on March 14?) He also founded an organization designed to help Latino actors land roles not associated with racial stereotypes called Nosotros, which translates to "We. In film, Darrow played the corrupt and vengeful Trooper Hancock in The Hitcher. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. I made up stories showing love, hate, passion, envy, jealousy, etc. Of Puerto Rican descent, he was born in New York City but resided in Puerto Rico as a teenager and collegiate before returning to the mainland on an acting scholarship to the Pasadena Playhouse in the late 1950s. He was 87. On daytime TV, Darrow appeared on Santa Barbara from 1989-92 and The Bold and the Beautiful from 1998-2001. After taking several years away from acting to raise her children, Cristal returned to star in The High Chaparral on NBC, playing the Mexican bride of rancher Big John Cannon. . After serving as president of his high school class, Darrow went on to attend the University of Rio Piedras as a political science and theater major. Billed now as Henry Darrow, the actor stole women's hearts and much of the proceedings as the roguish ladies' man Manolito Montoya, who would rather make love than war. Druxman announces Henry Darrow's death Named 2017's Obituary Writer of the Year by the Society of Professional Obituary Writers. I tried a scene as a street walker. So I asked them if I could throw away the script and just improvise. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. But I walked out with the contract.. I was a mother who had lost a son in the war. Henry Darrow, an actor known for his work on "The High Chaparral," has died. 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He reached his television peak in the western program, which also starred Leif Erickson, Cameron Mitchell and Linda Cristal, who played his sister. Character Actor Henry Darrow dies at 87. The cause of his death remains unannounced. News editor, Legacy.com. Robert Beltran, who acted alongside Darrow, called him "an artist of the highest rank" in a Twitter tribute Tuesday. Darrow appeared in all 97 episodes of "The High Chaparral" from 1967-1971,according to IMDb. Linda Cristal, an Argentine-born actress who played Victoria, the regal, fiery wife of the rancher Big John Cannon on the 1960s television series The High Chaparral, died on Saturday at her home in Beverly Hills, Calif. She was 89. Henry Darrow (19332021), The High Chaparral star, Lupe Serrano (19302023), ballerina who danced with Nureyev, C.J. Get breaking news alerts& today's headlines inyour inbox. The Wilmington, North Carolina resident was 87 years old. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! She appeared with John Wayne (1907 1999) in The Alamo (1960) and with James Stewart (1908 1997) in Two Rode Together (1961). Her death was confirmed by her son Jordan Wexler, who said she died in her sleep. After a modest film career, followed by guest roles on television, Ms. Cristal auditioned for The High Chaparral, a western developed by David Dortort, the creator and producer of Bonanza. In her telling, it was a memorable occasion. In addition to The High Chaparral, Darrow is best remembered by daytime viewers for his Daytime Emmy-winning 1989-92 role in NBCs Santa Barbara. In 1990, Darrow became the first Latino actor to portray Zorro on TV, starring inZorro and Son, the Disney-produced reboot of the swashbuckling legend. A native of Argentina, Cristal began her acting career at home and in Mexico before transitioning to U.S. movies and TV. Then, in 1967,David Dortort, creator of Bonanza, gave Darrow his big break, casting him asManolito Montoya on The High Chaparral. She thought of following the example of her five aunts and entering a convent, but fate intervened. "Rest in peace my friend. Henry Darrow, a prolific TV actor from the 1950s through the early 2000s who found his breakthrough success as Manolito Montoya, son of a wealthy Mexican ranch owner on NBC's hit 1967-71 Western The High Chaparral, died Sunday at his home in Wilmington, Nc.He was 87. Manolito who didn't want it must convince his uncle to save the ranch and to work with Big John as well. He appeared in various TV shows and plays prior to being cast in The High Chaparral, which ran on NBC from 1967 through 1971. Films & More. We helped young Latino actors and actresses. A cause was not specified. Character actor Henry Darrow, best known for his role as Manolito Montoya on 1960s Western The High Chaparral, died Sunday at the age of 87. He was 87. When she was 13, both of her parents died of carbon monoxide poisoning while in their car. Following the news of his death, the Screen Actors Guild called the late actor "the pride of Puerto Rico. In 1989, Darrow began a three-year run on Santa Barbara, playing Rafael Castillo. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters, Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. Linda Cristal (19312020), starred as Victoria Cannon in The High Chaparral, Lupe Serrano (19302023), ballerina who danced with Nureyev, C.J. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. "Our condolences go out to his family. "He was a gentleman and an artist of the highest rank. Her American film career never gained traction. Quoted by CNN, the New York Times, and Macleans. Making his big-screen debut in the 1959 comedy Holiday for Lovers, Darrow appeared in films such as The Hitcher, Summer and Smoke, The Glass Cage, St. She was 89. Character actor Henry Darrow, best known for his role as Manolito Montoya on 1960s Western The High Chaparral, died Sunday at the age of 87. According to his former publicist, Michael B.. Darrow also voiced Zorro in the 1981 cartoon series The New Adventures of Zorro. On March 15, Darrow died in his home in North Carolina, according to The Hollywood Reporter. R.I.P. I was the first vice president. The show also happened to feature an up-and-comer namedFarrah Fawcett in her pre-Angels days. The show's writers asked Darrow and his on-screen sister Linda Cristal to ad lib Spanish dialogue that would sound believable coming from siblings. He played Manolito Montoya in the Western drama. Darrow published his memoir, Henry Darrow: Lightning in the Bottle, in 2012, the same year he received the Ricardo Montalban Lifetime Achievement Award at the ALMA (American Latino Media Arts) Awards. He was 87. You've got it. The news of the actor's passing was shared on Facebook by his publicist, who confirmed that Darrow. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. The C&I crew respectfully bids hail and farewell to Henry Darrow, the veteran actor who earned his place in the pantheon of TV western . He was 87. . or redistributed. Henry Darrow was an actor known for roles in TV shows including "The High Chaparral," "Santa Barbara," and "Zorro." Died: March 14, 2021 ( Who else died on March 14?) He was 87. Darrow portrayedLt. Manny Quinlan in the first season, which was set in San Diego. The great Henry Darrow has died. The year 1990 was a memorable one for Darrow, as he also won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work on the soap opera Santa Barbara. Henry Darrow, the pride of Puerto Rico who starred as the charming Manolito Montoya, the son of a wealthy Mexican land baron, on the 1967-71 NBC Western 'The High Chaparral,' has died. Henry Darrow, a prolific TV actor from the 1950s through the early 2000s who found his breakthrough success as Manolito Montoya, son of a wealthy Mexican ranch owner on NBC's hit 1967-71. He was a constant presence on Westerns throughout the early 1960s, albeit in bit guest roles on series such as Gunsmoke, The Wild Wild West and Bonanza. "I said, 'I'm ready to read for the part.' 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", The publicist, Michael B. Druxman, added: "You will be missed. To win the role of the fiery Victoria Cannon, she said, she threw away the script and made up stories showing love, hate, passion, envy, jealousy, etc.. Henry Darrow 15 Sep 1933 - 14 Mar 2021 Henry Darrow's many loyal fans were saddened to hear of his passing March 14, 2021 at the age of 87. The son of noble landowner Don Sebastian Montoya [Frank Silvera] of Sonora, Mexico, Manolitio [Henry Darrow] chooses to accompany his sister Victoria [Linda Cristal] to the Arizona territory when . pic.twitter.com/uBrX12PGto. All Rights Reserved. They went on to have two children, Denise (Dee-Dee) and Tom. Our condolences go out to his family. pic.twitter.com/eNT75niw3T, two days ago the world lost a fantastic actor: Enrique Toms Delgado Jimnez, better known as Henry Darrow. He was brilliant, funny, tremendously talented, and a very kind man. Darrow also received a tribute on social media from the Screen Actors Guild. We shot it in Spain and Italy. Rest H. A particularly poignant picture from the TV series The High Chaparral. Quoted by CNN, the New York Times, and Macleans. Email: jeremylr@windstream.net, World Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival: TALE OF THE TIBETAN NOMAD, 7 Movies That Messed With My Mind (In A Good Way), The Strides of LOVE, SIMON and FREAK SHOW, Free Guy is Exceptional (And Much Deeper Than Meets The Eye), David Lynchs 2001 masterpiece Mulholland Drive has just been re-released on 35mm, which is, The new Bollywood: Power of movies to confront taboo topics. His most recent role was in 2012s "Soda Springs" and in the years before that, he worked on numerous high-profile television shows like "One Tree Hill," "The Bold and the Beautiful," "Star Trek: Voyager" and "Zorro.". BCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal, via Getty Images. Details of death:. Darrow's publicist, Michael B. Druxman, announced the news on his Facebook page Monday, writing, "Rest in peace, my friend. Henry Darrow (born Enrique Toms Delgado Jimnez; [note 1] September 15, 1933 - March 14, 2021) was an American character actor of stage and film known for his role as Manolito "Mano" Montoya on the 1960s television series The High Chaparral. It was started in 1970 with Ricardo Montalban as president. In a fusion of dynasties, she marries Big John Cannon, played by Leif Erickson, whose wife was killed by an Apache arrow in the shows first episode. Darrow replaced Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Zorro's father Don Alejandro de la Vega in the 1990s television series Zorro. He was 87. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. By the end of the decade, his stage work had garnered enough attention for him to land television roles. We want to hear from you! Besides her son Jordan, she is survived by another son, Gregory Wexler, and two grandchildren. His many other TV appearances include Gunsmoke, Night Gallery, The Mod Squad, Wonder Woman, Magnum, P.I., Star Trek: The Next Generation, and The Golden Girls. Darrow also appeared in movies including The Hitcher., There was an organization called Nosotros, which means us in Spanish. The scene they handed me to read was all tenderness and sweetness, and I knew they were looking for a heroine with fire and spunk, Ms. Cristal told The Boston Globe in 1968. Henry had the BEST laugh. Before I was through, I had taken off my hat, my shoes and even my jacket. 4 actors who were almost cast as the lead on House M.D. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. I never became a big star, but then I wouldnt have been a big nun either, she told Look magazine in 1960. He won a Daytime Emmy award . Henry Darrow, a prolific TV actor from the 1950s through the early 2000s who found his breakthrough success asManolito Montoya, son of a wealthy Mexican ranch owner on NBCs hit 1967-71 Western The High Chaparral, died Sunday at his home in Wilmington, NC. In film, Darrow played the corrupt and vengeful Trooper Hancock in The Hitcher. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. That charisma that just makes you take notice and want to see more. #sagaftramember since 1958.". #sagaftramember since 1958. In the late 1960s, Henry Darrow was THE ultimate Latin heartthrob on television. She went on to make several westerns before appearing in Blake Edwardss knockabout comedy The Perfect Furlough (1958). Can you fill in these Star Trek episode titles with the correct names? I tried a scene as a street walker. All Rights Reserved. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. Read Next: Christina Applegate Shuts Down Hateful Commenter Who Said Plastic Surgery Changed Her Body, Not MS: What Is Wrong With People?, The cast of The High Chaparral included Leif Erickson, Mark Slade, Linda Cristal, Henry Darrow and Cameron Mitchell, Will Tom Hanks Ever Retire? The "High Chaparral" star passed away Sunday at age 87. . Linda Cristal, an Argentine-born actress who played Victoria, the regal, fiery wife of the rancher Big John Cannon on the 1960s television series "The High Chaparral," died on Saturday at her. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. "I said, 'I'd like to speak in Spanish and that I would learn Indian sign language,'" he recounted. The High Chaparral: Created by David Dortort. Henry Darrow, a prolific TV actor from the 1950s through the early 2000s who found his breakthrough success as Manolito Montoya, son of a wealthy Mexican ranch owner on NBC's hit 1967-71. Star of High Chaparral - The Life & Times of Hollywood , and The Reivers starring Steve McQueen]. This is one of my favorite photos of him. pic.twitter.com/u6UR63mMi2. At that time, there were only a few Latino casting people and agents. Darrows fluency in two languages helped earn him supplementary income as an interpreter, which he combined with his scholarship funds and moved to Los Angeles. Ms. Cristal had made nearly a dozen films in Mexico before arriving in Hollywood to take her first English-speaking role, in the Dana Andrews film Comanche (1956), playing the kidnapped daughter of a Spanish aristocrat in Mexico. "I just learned that my long line publicity client, Henry Darrow, has passed away at age 87. Nichelle Nichols, Nyota Uhura on Star Trek: The Original Series, R.I.P. He was of African American descent and appeared early in his career on radio, including The Shadow. ", YAPHET KOTTO, FIRST BLACK JAMES BOND VILLAIN AND 'ALIEN' ACTOR DEAD AT 81. "The great Henry Darrow has died. They both passed away on the same day March 14th 2021. To Reveal Decision On Possible Rust Charges This Week, On-Location Filming Falls In 2022 As TV Pilot Production Plummets By 71.9%, Sequel Poised To Hit $2 Billion Global This Weekend, Sits At No. Despite his numerous appearances on television in the early 60s, Darrows role on The High Chaparral was prompted by the actors stage role in Ray Bradburys The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit, co-starring F. Murray Abraham. She was 89. Henry Darrow, the first Hispanic actor to portray Zorro on television who also starred in TV series " The High Chaparral ," has died. Her father, Antonio Moya Bourges, was a French immigrant who published magazines. Harris (19912023), American Idol contestant. Darrow also took part in many stage productions such as The Alchemist and Dark of the Moon. He caught the attention of Bonanza creator David Dortort while appearing in the 1965 stage production of The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit at the Coronet Theatre in Los Angeles, where he was immediately offered a role in the Western series The High Chaparral He played Manolito Montoya, a roguish man who would rather make love than war, on 97 episodes of the series from 1967 to 1971. The actor was well-known for his role in The High Chaparral as Manolito Montoya, the brother of Victoria (Linda Cristal). Linda Cristal was an actress who starred as Victoria Cannon in the popular Western series The High Chaparral from 1967 to 1970. Do Not Sell My Information - CA Residents. Arthur Duncan (19252023), tap dancer on The Betty Keith Beaton (19502023), singer with Blue Magic, Jay Briscoe (19842023), Ring of Honor wrestler, Arthur Duncan (19252023), tap dancer on The Betty White Show, Gina Lollobrigida (19272023), Italian film star of Hollywoods Golden Age. But Darrow was far from done. Linda Cristal was an actress who starred as Victoria Cannon in the popular Western series "The High Chaparral" from 1967 to 1970. Darrow's next major role came on the acclaimed detective series Harry O, the comeback vehicle for former Fugitive starDavid Janssen. In my intensity I was all over these people, roughing them up. In a 2015 interview for Richard Armstrong's Classic Film & TV Caf website, Darrow recalled the moment when the show's producer David Dortort spotted him during an onstage production of Ray Bradbury's The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. You will be missed.". With Leif Erickson, Cameron Mitchell, Henry Darrow, Linda Cristal. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Henry Darrow Dead: 'The High Chaparral' Star Was 87 - Variety One of my favorite character actors from 1960s, '70s TV; he will always be "Mano" from High Chaparral, my Dad and I watched it every week when I was kid. Henry Darrow, born September 15 1933, died . ", The actor co-founded the Screen Actors Guild Ethnic Minority Committee in 1972 with actors Ricardo Montalban, Carmen Zapata and Edith Diaz, according to People magazine. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. On the film side, he was known for appearing in "The Hitcher" in 1986 and "Maverick" in 1994. Ben Cooper, a familiar face from dozens of TV westerns and the Twilight Zone. Her mother, the former Rosario Pego, was Italian. Unfortunately, just as the film was ready for release, 20th Century Fox announced that it had signed Elizabeth Taylor to film Cleopatra. The studio bought Ms. Cristals film, renamed it Legions of the Nile and gave it a very limited release in late 1960. Linda Cristal, the fiery and humble Argentine-born actress who became a star and pioneer for minority and women performers after fleeing to the U.S. as a child, has died. The New Lion of Sonora: Directed by Leon Benson. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Darrow began a long association with the character Zorro in 1981, voicing the title role in the CBS animated seriesThe New Adventures of Zorro. Linda Cristal as Victoria Montoya Cannon in The High Chaparral. She made films in Mexico before coming to Hollywood. All young actors should study Henry (as I did) and learn. Notably, he also appeared in the daytime drama "Santa Barbara," for which, he earned a Daytime Emmy Award in 1990 for his work as the character Rafael Castillo. He appeared regularly on episodic TV throughout the next several decades, including primetime appearances on Quincy M.E., Benson, Hart to Hart, T.J. Hooker, Dallas, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, The Golden Girls, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager and One Tree Hill, among many others. Bonanza producerDavid Dortort caught the performance and cast Darrow in his new project, The High Chaparral. In addition to starring in Disneys Zorro and Son, which ran for five episodes, Darrow provided the voice of Zorro and Don Diego for Filmations animated series The New Adventures of Zorro. In the early 1990s, he replaced Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Zorros father, Don Diego, in a reincarnation of the series that starred Duncan Regehr. Already a familiar presence on television by the mid-1960s through appearances on series including Wagon Train, Stoney Burke, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and The Wild Wild West, Darrow scored his signature role on The High Chaparral opposite Leif Erickson, who played a wealthy Arizona ranch owner in the 1870s married to the Mexican daughter of a rival rancher. Henry Darrow, the Western TV star . Legal Statement. The marriage was annulled after only a few weeks. He won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 1990 for his Santa Barbara role ofRafael Castillo. All rights reserved. Details on survivors were not immediately available. R.I.P. Ms. Cristal won a Golden Globe in 1970 as best actress in a drama series for her work on the show. Linda Cristal, Who Starred in High Chaparral, Dies at 89, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/28/obituaries/linda-cristal-dead.html. I made up stories showing love, hate, passion, envy, jealousy, etc., she said. With Leif Erickson, Cameron Mitchell, Henry Darrow, Linda Cristal. Majestyk (1974), based on the Elmore Leonard novel of the same name about an embattled melon farmer in California. He won a Daytime Emmy award for his performance. Actor: The Hitcher. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Her first English-language role was in Comanche (1956), and she won a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year for her performance in The Perfect Furlough (1958). All young actors should study Henry (as I did) and learn. In 1988 she came out of retirement to join the cast of General Hospital, playing Dimitra, the mistress of the crime boss Victor Jerome (Jack Axelrod). Her two marriages in the United States ended in divorce. Market data provided by Factset. In my intensity I was all over these people, roughing them up. 6 All-Time Worldwide, John David Washington Talks The Piano Lesson, Working In Theater Vs. But I walked out with the contract. from a 1968 interview with the Boston Globe, RIP Linda Cristal Thank you for those memories. Ms. Cristal returned to Hollywood and appeared in the John Wayne film The Alamo, playing the Mexican beauty Flaca, and in John Fords Two Rode Together (1961), as a kidnapped Mexican noblewoman, with James Stewart.