Remembering Classic Spanish Dubbing Referents (40s-80s)
Remembering these leyends from acting, whose memory twinkles back in form of this list.
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- Quintín Bulnes was born on 9 May 1926 in Mexico, D.F., Mexico. He was an actor, known for Corazones de México (1945), Isle of the Snake People (1971) and The Dalton That Got Away (1960). He was married to Ofelia Martín Reyes and Amparo Sánchez. He died on 25 December 2003 in Mexico D.F., Mexico.Cute, tender green eyes, dark blonde hair and intense lips, he had been dubbed lotsa animated and real-life characters: Bugs Bunny, Porky, Elmer Fudd, QuickDraw McGraw, Secret Squirrel and Marvin the Martian are his most remembered characters.
- Great figure of the Golden Age of Mexican radio, TV and dubbing, Eduardo Roberto "Lalo" Arozamena Pasarón was a great Mexican actor and singer, fondly remembered by audiences for his baritone voice in both spoken and sung. His appeareances include in voice acting, radio, television, theatre, film, and in performing. He was born on October 2, 1930, in Los Angeles, California, United States, in a family of artists. He was the son of actor and director Eduardo Arozamena and to writer Carmen Pasarón Arenzana. He had a twin brother, Carlos, dead in 2020 at age 89, and four older half sisters from his father's first marriage. Lalo's artistic career started in 1948, becoming one of the most respectable referents in Latin American art. In the 1950s, he was heard in great radio dramas, and later, in 1958, he entered voice dubbing, being the Spanish voice of cartoon characters such as Yogi Bear, the Pink Panther and Daffy Duck, and from film and TV actors, such as Edward G. Robinson, Anthony Quinn and Vincent Price. He got stardom as a voice actor in the 1960s and 1970s, working in different dubbing companies. Another of his great achievements include to perform with secondary characters (mostly villains) in the radio drama "Kalimán". His voice performances are probably remembered mostly by Spanish-spoken youngsters who heard him in cartoons and in television. Singing has been a very important part on Lalo's artistic career. In one of his last dubbing performances from the 1970s, the children's cartoon Yogi's Gang (1973), he sang the Spanish version of the opening theme, with addition of voicing Yogi Bear in the first 3 episodes of the show. He died on December 16, 1973, at age 43, as a result of a deadly fall. He was buried in the Panteón Jardín from México, and more of his most beloved roles were given to other actors, but his legacy and memories won't be forgotten.Adorable brown eyes, soft brown hair, a tender smile shown in his teeth.
Eduardo Arozamena, the son of the homonymus acting legend, has dubbed mostly cartoon characters: Yogi Bear, Daffy Duck, Bristlehound and Pink Panther (in 2 cartoons) are his most beloved characters. He had a beautiful singing voice. I love him. - Rita Rangel is known for Vivir del cuento (1959).She's the wife of Blas García, another dubbing legend. Despite her characters aren't known to this time, Rita is sooo great!
- Ismael Larumbe was born on 7 September 1924 in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico. He was an actor, known for El último amor de Goya (1946), Vagabunda (1950) and Historia de un corazón (1951). He was married to Amparo Garrido. He died on 25 December 1975 in Mexico City, Mexico.Green eyes seen on his pictures, he had been dubbed Foghorn Leghorn, Scooby-Doo, and was the actor who was heard most times dubbing screen actor Robert Taylor.
- Amparo Garrido was born on 17 October 1929 in Mexico, D.F., Mexico. She is an actress, known for Marisol (1996), Crazy in Love (2000) and Don't Mess with an Angel (2008). She was previously married to Ismael Larumbe.She's been dubbed Snow White in the 1964 dub of the classic Disney film. Amparito, our loved Amparito, also dubbed Pixie (alongside late Estrellita Díaz as Pixie). Mother of four children with husband Ismael Larumbe, who died in Christmas 1975 at age 51.
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Enrique Zambrano was born on 5 July 1920 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. He was an actor and director, known for Santo vs. the Evil Brain (1961), Santo vs. Infernal Men (1961) and La justicia de los Villalobos (1961). He was married to Patricia Alpizar and Isabel Yriarte. He died on 22 November 1968 in Mexico, D.F., Mexico.Oooooh, that voice! He has been performed secondary roles in dubbing. But that doesn't mean he can't be in the list. Too bad he died young, he was just 48 years old. I imagine how his wife and kids felt about his passing. We love you, Enrique.- Blanca Sánchez was born on 2 March 1946 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. She was an actress, known for Quinceañera (1987), Los amores de Chucho el Roto (1970) and La vida de Chucho el Roto (1970). She was married to Garret J. Woodside, José Antonio Massad and Roberto Schlosser. She died on 7 January 2010 in Mexico City, Mexico.Another voice talent. She's voiced Elly May Camplett (Donna Douglas) in "The Beverly Hillbillies", her most beloved role. Daughter to another voice legend, Ofelia de la Fuente (Ofelia López de la Fuente Calderón, 1917-2002). Mother of Valerie Schlosser, born to her and to first husband Roberto Schlosser.
- Rafael del Río was born in 1937 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. He was an actor, known for Casa de vecindad (1964), Preciosa (1965) and La furia del ring (1961). He died on 17 March 2002 in Mexico City, Mexico.Awwwww!!!!! Sooooooo cute!!!!!! I love Rafael, a lovable voice actor with a tender handsomeness. For the kids (and adults) who heard his voice, he was the original Robin Hood (from the Disney film from 1973), Hong Kong Phooey, Underdog, and Steve Keller. He also dubbed Tom Corbett (Bill Bixby), the cute father of Eddie Corbett (Brandon Cruz).
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- Soundtrack
Velia Vegar was born on 28 February 1921 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She was an actress, known for México de mis recuerdos (1963), Angélica (1952) and Las fuerzas vivas (1975). She was married to Joaquín Bustamante. She died on 8 June 1993 in Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico.A leyend from the radio and dubbing. She's performed as Mrs. Lovey Howell (Gilligan's Island) on the 1960s original series. She dubbed Charlotte Rae in "Diff'rent Strokes". What a legend!- Actor
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Guillermo Romo was born on 3 June 1923 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He was an actor, known for La vida de Chucho el Roto (1970), Yo soy Chucho el Roto (1970) and Perro callejero (1980). He was married to Dolores Arredondo. He died on 7 October 1993 in Mexico City, Mexico.Who else heard his narrations on his dubs for movies and TV? He was the man behind these classic narrations. Loving, with a caring voice, he also dubbed Kent Brockman (The Simpsons, first four seasons). He dubbed Ernest Borgnine 10 times, being the actor who dubbed him more times.- Actor
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Narciso Busquets was born on 8 September 1929 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. He was an actor and director, known for Pedro Páramo (1967), Life Sentence (1979) and La casa al final de la calle (1989). He died on 14 December 1988 in Mexico City, Mexico.What I know 'bout him:
Not considered a teen idol for others. For me, well, yes. Those brown eyes, black hair, and rosy smile, reflect his handsomeness and personality.
Many people would remember him as a kid and teenager, in sensitive, lovable roles.
But as an adult, in 1955, in addition of films, radio, theatre...well, guess what. He entered in the doors of dubbing, and gave you great characters with his authoritarian voice. He dubbed childish Slimer (The Real Ghostbusters, first two seasons), Ratigan (The Great Mouse Detective, 1986), the Wolf (in a Peter Potamus episode), Tirac (My Little Pony, 1984), and dubbed George C. Scott in the 1970 classic "Patton". In the 1960s he entered on TV, and got two funny interviews, in 1961 and 1963.
He was married to Caritina González (Nov 4, 1937/April 5, 1998), beautiful actress who also performed on the same areas. They had three kids: among them, a daughter, Laura. He's remembered by his children as a excellent, tender father, and also, a struggling, tirreless worker.
Sadly, they divorced in 1975.
A great actor who, despite being criticized for his strict way to direct the dubs, had a big heart for his friends, family and work partners.
Dubbing anecdotes:- Created the humouristic prank "fox hunt", where he annoyed his partners who were sleeping on the dubs, with noises and sounds he could imitate perfectly.
- He also made funny phone pranks to his companions at work.
- Was object of Ratigan memes in early 2021.
P.D.: What I can say about him is simply; "Hey, handsome!"- Luis Manuel Pelayo was born in 1922 in Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico. He was an actor, known for Días difíciles (1988), A paso de cojo (1980) and Manos arriba (1958). He died on 26 July 1989 in Mexico City, Mexico.Blue eyes, blondish hair, nicknamed "Pollo (Chicken)". Dubbed different Disney characters (Pongo, the White Rabbit, Bagheera), and became known for voicing Kalimán in the 1960s radio drama.
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José Gálvez was born on 19 March 1931 in Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia. He was an actor and director, known for Azul (1972), Macario (1960) and Neutron vs. the Maniac (1964). He was married to Chela Nájera. He died on 9 August 1978 in Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico.Actor who dubbed mostly secondary characters in voice acting, but became known as....screen performer.- Actor
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- Additional Crew
Jorge Arvizu was born on 23 July 1932 in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. He was an actor and producer, known for El asesino del metro (1991), Zapata (1970) and Cuestión de honor (1993). He died on 18 March 2014 in Mexico City, Mexico.He is mentioned constantly in dubbing. Bugs Bunny in the mid 1960s (CINSA dubs of Looney Tunes). Benny the Ball and Choo-Choo (Top Cat). Magilla Gorilla (homonymus Hanna-Barbera series). Fred Flintstone (yeah, from The Flintstones). He has too many characters, being too impossible to us to name them all.- Julio Lucena was born on 3 November 1924 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. He was an actor, known for El gato con botas (1961), Los tres farsantes (1965) and Llanto por Juan Indio (1965). He died on 25 June 1985 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.The original most tip top Top Cat in the classic cartoon series of the '60s. Julio's got other characters: Wally Gator, Napoleon Solo, Barney Rubble, Dick Dastardly, etc., are a few of his great crowd of characters.
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Eduardo Lugo was born on 21 February 1933 in Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca, Mexico. He was an actor and cinematographer, known for Llámenme Mike (1979), Invitación a morir (1991) and El misterio de Huracán Ramírez (1962). He was married to Consuelo Armendariz. He died in April 2006 in Mexico City, Mexico.A great comedy legend. He's dubbed Dan Backslide (The Dover Boys, Looney Tunes) on the 1960s classic dub. A character mostly popular in memes.- Antonio Raxel was born on 13 April 1922 in Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico. He was an actor, known for La vida de Chucho el Roto (1970), Los miserables (1973) and La isla de los alacranes (1990). He died on 25 November 1999 in Mexico City, Mexico.He's grrreat! He's performed as Lurch (The Addams Family), Baron Ashler (Mazinger), Mandrake the Wizard (Defenders from the Earth). "Rasha" was his nickname (well, he was a funny, humouristic person).
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Teresa Grobois was born on 28 October 1936 in Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico. She was a production manager and actress, known for Viviana (1978), La noche del jueves (1962) and La mesera (1963). She was married to Aldo Monti. She died on 14 March 1993 in Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico.The former wife of screen legend Aldo Monti. She had secondary roles in dubs. But she can't be forgotten.- Actor
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Polo Ortín was born on 16 April 1928 in Mexico City, Mexico. He was an actor and director, known for Los repartidores (1991), Vecinos (2005) and Operación narcóticos (1991). He was married to Olga Rinzo. He died on 16 August 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico.Gilligan, Augie Doggie, Hurley, Wilbur Post, Ricochet Rabbit, Mork, the Do Do...hehehe, Polo's dubbed characters are more than simple characters. Like him, they are great characters.- Actor
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- Producer
Aldo Monti was born on 4 January 1929 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. He was an actor and director, known for Seducción sangrienta (1990), Santo in the Treasure of Dracula (1969) and Santo in Anonymous Death Threat (1975). He was married to Teresa Grobois. He died on 19 July 2016 in McAllen, Texas, USA.No matter which roles he made on the dubs. His voice and talent are part of acting history in Latin America.