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Jurado Katy

Jan 16, 1924

Rating : AA (Data from a birth certificate)

Taurus
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Leo
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Remembering Since 2002

Events

Death:Death by Disease 5 July 2002 (Age 78) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Biography

Mexican actress of film, television, and theatre, notable as the first Latin American actress nominated for an Oscar, as Best Supporting Actress for her work in Broken Lance (1954), and the first to win a Golden Globe Award, for her performance in High Noon (1952). Jurado began her acting career in Mexico. She achieved some renown in her countrys cinema during the period known as the Golden Age of Mexican cinema (1940s–1950s). In 1951, she was discovered by American filmmakers in Mexico and began her Hollywood career. She acted in notable Western films of the 1950s and 1960s. An exotic beauty, Jurado specialized in interpretations of complex, stereotyped and sexualized women. Her talent for playing a variety of characters helped pave the way for Mexican actresses in American cinema. Jurados first husband was the Mexican actor Victor Velázquez (the stepfather of the popular Mexican actresses Tere and Lorena Velázquez). With Velázquez she had two children, Víctor Hugo (d. 1981) and Sandra. Early in her career in Hollywood, Jurado had affairs with the filmmaker Budd Boetticher and actor Tyrone Power. She also had an extended affair with actor Marlon Brando that lasted many years, and a romantic relationship with the Western novelist Louis LAmour. She married actor Ernest Borgnine on 31 December 1959 and they divorced in 1963. Towards the end of her life, Jurado suffered from heart and lung ailments. She died of kidney failure and pulmonary disease on 5 July 2002 at the age of 78 at her home in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less

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Katy Jurado (1924-2002)

Katy Jurado, born María Cristina Estela Marcela Jurado García on January 16, 1924, in Mexico City, Mexico, was a prominent Mexican actress known for her powerful performances in both Mexican and American cinema. She began her career in Mexican films in the 1940s and transitioned to Hollywood in the 1950s, becoming one of the first Latina actresses to achieve international recognition.

Career Highlights

Jurado's career spanned over five decades, encompassing a diverse range of roles. Some of her most notable films include:

High Noon (1952) - Her Hollywood debut and a performance that earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Arrowhead (1953)
Broken Lance (1954)
One Eyed Jacks (1961) - Directed by Marlon Brando.
Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973)
Under the Volcano (1984)

Jurado was known for portraying strong, independent women, often challenging stereotypical portrayals of Latinas in Hollywood. She received numerous accolades throughout her career, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and several Ariel Awards (Mexico's equivalent of the Oscars).

Later Life and Legacy

Katy Jurado continued to work in film and television until her retirement in the late 1990s. She passed away on July 5, 2002, in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. Her legacy continues to inspire actors and filmmakers, and she is remembered as a pioneering figure who paved the way for future generations of Latina actresses in Hollywood.

Social Media and Further Information

Due to her passing predating the widespread adoption of social media, Katy Jurado does not have any official social media presence. Information about her life and career can be found in numerous articles, biographies, and film databases.

Search online for "Katy Jurado" to discover more detailed information about her filmography, awards, interviews, and contributions to the film industry.

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