- In a discussion with Orson Welles and William Alland, he told them about a legend regarding a humanoid creature that was supposed to exist in South America. When William Alland became a producer, he turned this into Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954).
- Blac-listed in Hollywood during the McCarthy "Red Scare" era. . After shooting []tt0039402], he was unable to accept a three-year contract from John Ford, since he was denied an entry visa into the US.
- In the 1940s formed a stock company with Emilio Fernández, Dolores Del Río, Pedro Armendáriz and María Félix, making romantic or action films of an idealized rural Mexico. Figueroa was noted for his striking landscapes and threatening skies. He frequently visited painters' studios to study different notions of lighting and perspective.
- Studied the violin before becoming a still photographer.
- Trained in cinematography under Gregg Toland, during a spell in Hollywood in 1936.
- Became an orphan at the age of 7.
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