Smiles, everyone. Ricardo Montalban
dies at 88. The actor may be best remembered for his roles as
Mr. Roarke in
Fantasy Island and as the malevolent
Khan in
Star Trek (and, to a younger generation, as the grandfather in
Spy Kids, and, to teevee fans, as the
hawker of the fine Corinthian leather of the Cordoba), but, after early years of playing
Asians (!), the actor might be most important for gaving been one of the few Hispanic actors to get
lead roles during the 1950s and 60s. Also, the actor introduced the song "
Baby It's Cold Outside," which he never gets credit for.
posted by Astro Zombie
on Jan 14, 2009 -
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