Julián de Meriche (born Vladimir Lipkies Chazan; July 1, 1909 – July 27, 1974) was a Russian–born Mexican actor,

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, dancer, and director.The Mexican Film Resource Page – Julián de Meriche
/ref> He was known for his villainous roles and raspy voice.

Career

De Meriche worked as a dancer in European

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s, then moved to

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where he worked in the cinema in the 1930s. He moved to Mexico and participated by portraying supporting roles in many films from the 1940s until his death, often playing foreigners. De Meriche also worked as an actor and director on many stages, in television, and in cabaret performances.

Personal life

De Merciche was married to

María Elena Velasco María Elena Velasco Fragoso (17 December 1940 – 1 May 2015) was a Mexican actress, comedian, singer-songwriter and dancer. She is best known for creating and portraying La India María, a comical character based on indigenous Mexican women. ...

"La India María". Their children are producer-director Iván Lipkies, writer-actress Goretti Lipkies, and writer-producer Ivette Lipkies.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Meriche Place of birth missing 1910 births 1974 deaths 20th-century Mexican dancers 20th-century Mexican male actors Argentine emigrants to Mexico Cabaret performers Male actors from Mexico City Mexican choreographers Mexican directors Mexican male dancers Mexican male film actors Mexican male stage actors Mexican people of Russian descent Music hall performers Soviet emigrants to Argentina Soviet emigrants to Mexico