Julián de Meriche (born Vladimir Lipkies Chazan; 1 July 1909 – 27 July 1974) was a Russian Empire-born Mexican film actor and choreographer.[1]
Julián de Meriche | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vladimir Lipkies Chazan July 1, 1909 Russia |
| Died | July 27, 1974 (aged 65) México, D.F., México |
| Resting place | Pantheon Garden, México D.F. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Choreographer |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Ivan Lipkies Ivette Lipkies Goretti Lipkies |
De Meriche worked as a dancer in European music halls, then moved to Argentina where he worked in cinema in the 1930s. He moved to Mexico and participated by portraying supporting roles in many films from the 1940s until his death, often playing foreigners. De Meriche also worked as an actor and director in many stages, TV, cabaret performances. Known for his villainous roles and raspy voice, he was married to María Elena Velasco "La India María". Their children are producer-director Iván Lipkies, writer-actress Goretti Lipkies, and writer-producer Ivette Lipkies.
References
edit- Wilt, David E. (October 1997). "THE MEXICAN FILM BULLETIN Volume 4 Number 3".
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