Paul Naschy
Spanish actor and filmmaker (1934-2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jacinto Molina Álvarez (September 6, 1934 – November 30, 2009)[1] known by his stage name Paul Naschy, was a Spanish film actor, screenwriter, and director working primarily in horror films. His portrayals of numerous classic horror figures—The Wolfman, Frankenstein's monster, Count Dracula, Quasimodo, Fu Manchu and a mummy—earned him recognition as the Spanish Lon Chaney.[2] Naschy also starred in dozens of action films, historical dramas, crime films, TV shows and documentaries. He also wrote the screenplays for most of his films and directed a number of them as well, signing many of them "Jacinto Molina". Naschy was bestowed Spain's Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts in 2001.[3]
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Paul Naschy | |
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Born | Jacinto Molina Álvarez (1934-09-06)September 6, 1934 Madrid, Spain |
Died | November 30, 2009(2009-11-30) (aged 75) Madrid, Spain |
Occupation(s) | Actor, film director, screenwriter |
Spouse |
Elvira Primavera (m. 1969) |
Children | 2 |