Julio Medina facts for kids

Julio Medina Salazar (born January 16, 1933 – died November 23, 2024) was a famous actor from Colombia. He was well-known for his first acting job in the TV show Gunsmoke. He also won an award for his role in Las aguas mansas. Julio Medina lived and worked in Los Angeles for almost 30 years. After that, he moved back to Colombia and continued his acting career there.

He was thought to be the first actor from Colombia to have a successful career in Hollywood, United States. He appeared in many popular TV shows like I Dream of Jeannie and The Partridge Family.

Early Life

Julio Medina was born in Chiquinquirá, Colombia, in 1933. He went to Pontifical Xavierian University in Colombia. In 1954, he moved to the United States. There, he studied acting at the Pasadena Playhouse. He also served in the United States Navy for two years.

Acting Career

In 1965, Julio Medina moved to Peru to act in some small movies. Later, he returned to the United States. His first acting role was in the TV series Gunsmoke. He played a character named Pedro in an episode called "The Reward."

During his time in Hollywood, he worked with many famous actors. These included Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, David Carradine, and Sally Field. He appeared in many well-known American TV shows. Some of these were I Dream of Jeannie, The Partridge Family, Kung Fu, The Rockford Files, Wonder Woman, and Dallas.

In 1984, Julio Medina went back to Colombia. He continued his acting work there, appearing in movies and telenovelas. Telenovelas are like long TV dramas, very popular in Latin America. In Colombia, he was known for his roles in shows like Cascabel (1985), Las Aguas Mansas (1994), La viuda de Blanco (1996), and El pasado no perdona (2005).

His last acting role was in the comedy film Malcriados in 2016. He played a character named Omar. After this movie, he retired from acting.

Later Life and Passing

In 2017, Julio Medina shared that he lived by himself in the countryside of Colombia. He passed away at the age of 91 in Bogotá, Colombia, on November 23, 2024.

Filmography

Here are some of the TV shows and movies Julio Medina appeared in:

See also

In Spanish: Julio Medina (actor) para niños