Fernando Sancho facts for kids
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Fernando Sancho
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Fernando Sancho in 1970 at the Festival de San Sebastián
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Fernando Sancho Les
7 January 1916 Zaragoza, Spain
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| Died | 31 July 1990 (aged 74) Madrid, Spain
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1941-1990 |
Fernando Sancho Les (born January 7, 1916 – died July 31, 1990) was a famous Spanish actor. He appeared in many movies throughout his life, often playing tough characters.
About Fernando Sancho
Fernando Sancho was born in Zaragoza, Spain, on January 7, 1916. He passed away in Madrid on July 31, 1990. He died from liver failure after surgery for pancreatic cancer. He was buried in Madrid.
During the Spanish Civil War, Fernando Sancho fought on the rebel side. He was wounded several times and became a lieutenant in the Legion.
His Acting Career
Fernando Sancho was known for playing certain types of characters. He often played a Mexican bandit in movies called Spaghetti Westerns. These were Western films made in Europe, especially Italy. Some of his famous Spaghetti Westerns include The Big Gundown, A Pistol for Ringo, and Return of Ringo.
He also acted in many Spanish horror movies during the 1960s and 1970s. One of his well-known horror roles was a corrupt mayor in Return of the Blind Dead. He also appeared in Orloff and the Invisible Man (1971). This film was a follow-up to the The Awful Dr. Orloff movies.
Fernando Sancho had a small part in the big movie Lawrence of Arabia (1962). He played a Turkish sergeant who arrested the main character, T. E. Lawrence. He also acted in five Greek war movies between 1970 and 1973. These films were about important historical events like World War II and the Greek War of Independence.
Fernando Sancho had a very busy acting career. He kept making movies right up until he passed away.
Awards and Recognition
Fernando Sancho won awards for his acting. He received the Medallas del Círculo de Escritores Cinematográficos (a Spanish film award) for his role in La guerrilla in 1972. In 1980, he won another award for his entire career in film.
Images for kids
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Fernando Sancho in 1970 at the Festival de San Sebastián
See also
In Spanish: Fernando Sancho para niños
