Joaquín Martínez
Joaquín Martínez | |
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Born | |
Died | January 3, 2012 | (aged 81)
Citizenship | Mexico |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1962–2005 |
Joaquín Martínez (November 5, 1930 – January 3, 2012) was a Mexican film, television and theatre actor. Often appearing in
Martínez was often
Early life
Martínez was born on November 5, 1930,[2] in Cozumel, Mexico.[2] His interest in acting led him to study method acting under Seki Sano.[1]
Career
His professional breakthrough came in the 1967 Mexican dramatic film, Pedro Páramo, which was directed by Carlos Velo and premiered at the Cannes Film Festival that same year.[1] He moved to Los Angeles, California, shortly after making Pedro Páramo, where he worked as a professional film, television and stage actor for more than thirty years.[1]
In
Film director Lee Tamahori specifically cast Martínez in the James Bond film, Die Another Day, due to his performance in the Ulzana's Raid.[1] Martínez was cast by Tamahori in 2001 and Die Another Day was released in 2002.[1]
Martínez often appeared in
On stage, Martínez was an original cast member for Zoot Suit, which broke sales records for live theater when it opened in Los Angeles in July 1978.[1][2] In 1988, he co-starred in Summer and Smoke with Christine Lahti and Christopher Reeve at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.[1][2]
Martínez's last film was Castingx, a 2005 Dutch movie directed by Ad Bol.[2]
Personal life
He lived in semi-retirement in the Netherlands since approximately 2002 or 2003.[2] At the time of his death in 2012 his oldest living sister, Guadalupe Martinez, resided in San Diego, CA. His other living sister, Elvira, resided in Glendale, CA.
Death
Joaquin Martínez died from pancreatic cancer at his home in Everdingen, the Netherlands, on January 3, 2012, at the age of 81.[2] He was survived by his wife, Marja Valkestijn; daughter, Jennifer; son, Christopher; stepson, Sjoerd; and his former wife, Mary Preston.[1]
Filmography
- Tlayucan (1962) – Amigo de Eufemio
- El señor Tormenta (1963)
- Tesoro de mentiras (1963)
- Pedro Páramo (1967) – Abundio
- Alma Grande en el desierto (1967)
- El asesino se embarca (1967) – Pedro
- The Bandits (1967)
- The Stalking Moon (1968) – Julio
- Lauro Puñales (1969) – Matías
- Moonfire(1970) – Lazaro
- Jeremiah Johnson (1972) – Paints His Shirt Red
- Joe Kidd (1972) – Manolo
- Ulzana's Raid (1972) – Ulzana
- Executive Action (1973) – Art Mendoza
- Zandy's Bride (1974) – Arvis Demas (uncredited)
- He Is My Brother (1975) – The Kahuna
- Who'll Stop the Rain (1978) – Angel
- Meatballs Part II (1984) – Indian Chief
- Flashpoint (1984) – Pedroza
- Little Treasure (1985) – Market Voice #2
- Persecución en Las Vegas: 'Volvere' (1987) – Tony
- Revenge (1990) – Mauro
- House of Cards (1993) – Selord
- The House of the Spirits (1993) – Segundo
- The Cowboy Way (1994) – Nacho Salazar
- The Odd Couple II (1998) – Truck Driver
- Die Another Day (2002) – old man Cigar Factory
- Castingx (2005) – Postman (final film role)
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Joaquin Martinez dies at 81, Actor appeared in film and TV Westerns". Variety. 2012-01-26. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Barnes, Mike. "Joaquin Martinez, a Warrior in Film and TV Westerns, Dies at 81". The Hollywood Reporter. 2012-01-26. Retrieved 2011-01-28.
External links
- Joaquín Martínez at IMDb