Rodolfo de Anda (July 6, 1943 – February 1, 2010) was a Mexican actor most well known for his roles in the film ''
La gran aventura del Zorro
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El Pantera
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.'' He was born in
Mexico City
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Life and career
Rodolfo de Anda was the son of producer, director, actor Raul de Anda. His son is Rodolfo de Anda, Jr. and his brothers include producer Raul de Anda Jr. and director, actor
Gilberto de Anda
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He began his acting career in the mid–1950s. De Anda’s IMDB listing has over 150 acting entries both in film and on television beginning with ''La venganza del Diablo'' and ''Echenme al gato''. De Anda also starred in many Mexican western films known as ''rancheras'' particularly in the 1960-70s, including ''
El zurdo'' and its sequel ''
Un hombre peligroso
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In 1999, he played General Ampudia in “
One Man's Hero
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Tom Berenger
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Prince Albert of Monaco
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Death
Rodolfo de Anda died February 1, 2010 from complications of diabetes and thrombosis following a stroke the week earlier.
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1943 births
2010 deaths
Mexican male film actors
Male actors from Mexico City
Deaths from diabetes
Deaths from thrombosis