Rafael Baledón Cárdenas (25 November 1919 – 6 May 1994) was a

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actor, director, screenwriter, and producer of the

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. He worked in both film and television.

Life

Rafael Baledón was on 25 November 1919 in

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, Mexico. He initially wanted to be a doctor, but could not pursue the career due to economic reasons. His acting career began working as an extra until he received his major acting job for the 1942 film ''María Eugenia''. The following year, he married actress

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and had five children: Rafael, Leonor, Ana Laura, Lourdes and Lilia. On 6 May 1994, he died of a

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Selected filmography

Television

Actor

Director

Film

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'' (1942) *

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* 1919 births 1994 deaths Mexican male film actors Mexican male telenovela actors Mexican film directors Male actors from Campeche People from Campeche City 20th-century Mexican male actors {{Mexico-tv-actor-stub