Enrique Herreros facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Enrique Herreros
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Bust in Potes
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Enrique García-Herreros Codesido
29 December 1903 |
| Died | 18 September 1977 (aged 73) Áliva, Cantabria
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| Burial place | Cemetery of Potes |
| Occupation | Humorist, drafter, poster artist, filmmaker and mountaineer |
| Spouse(s) | Ernestina Maenza |
Enrique García-Herreros Codesido (born December 29, 1903 – died September 18, 1977) was a very talented Spanish artist. He was known for many things! He was a humorist, which means he made people laugh. He was also a drafter, drawing pictures and designs.
Enrique was a great poster artist, creating eye-catching posters. He was a filmmaker, making movies, and a mountaineer, someone who loves climbing mountains.
A famous director, Luis García Berlanga, once said that Enrique was the person who invented modern advertising and promotion. Enrique helped discover the singer Nati Mistral. He also managed the career of the famous actress Sara Montiel for many years.
Enrique Herreros was married to Ernestina Maenza Fernández-Calvo. She was an Olympic athlete! They had one child together. Sadly, Enrique died in a climbing accident in the Picos de Europa mountains on September 18, 1977.
Film Work
Enrique Herreros worked on many films during his life. He was involved in movies in different ways, sometimes acting, sometimes directing, and sometimes producing.
As an Actor
Enrique appeared in several films as an actor. He often played interesting characters. Here are a few examples of the movies he acted in:
- La vida es magnífica (1965)
- Cabaret (1953)
- Don Quijote de la Mancha (1947)
- La vida en un hilo (1945)
- El clavo (1944)
As a Director
Besides acting, Enrique also directed some films. This means he was in charge of how the movie was made. Some of the films he directed include:
- La muralla feliz (1948)
- María Fernanda, la Jerezana (1947)
As a Producer
Enrique also helped produce films. A producer helps make sure a movie gets made, from finding money to organizing the crew. He was a producer for:
- Noches de Casablanca (1963)
See also
In Spanish: Enrique Herreros para niños
