Francisco Reiguera

Francisco Reiguera (November 9, 1899 – March 15, 1969) was a Spanish actor. He began his career during the silent movie era, working in Europe, then in the United States. In 1940, he settled in Mexico where he became associated with the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. He appeared in 105 films between 1942 and 1969, mostly as a character actor. He is also known for playing the title role in Orson Welles’ unfinished film version of Don Quixote.^[1] The films he appeared in include Simon of the Desert (1965), Major Dundee (1965) and Guns for San Sebastian (1968).^[2]

Francisco Reiguera
Born	(1899-11-09)November 9, 1899
Died	March 15, 1969(1969-03-15) (aged 69)
Nationality	Spanish
Occupation	Actor
Known for	Title role in Orson Welles' unfinished film version of Don Quixote
Notable work	Don Quixote, Simon of the Desert, Major Dundee, Guns for San Sebastian

Selected filmography

• The Noiseless Dead (1946)
• Arsène Lupin (1947)
• Don't Marry My Wife (1947)
• You Have the Eyes of a Deadly Woman (1947)
• Adventure in the Night (1948)
• Beau Ideal (1948)
• Marked Cards (1948)
• Nocturne of Love (1948)
• The Genius (1948)
• Tender Pumpkins (1949)
• Confessions of a Taxi Driver (1949)
• Hypocrite (1949)
• The Brave Bulls (1951)
• Beauty Salon (1951)
• Kill Me Because I'm Dying! (1951)
• Engagement Ring (1951)
• Tenement House (1951)
• Snow White (1952)
• Las locuras de Tin-Tan (1952)
• You've Got Me By the Wing (1953)
• The Black Pirates (1954)
• Asesinos, S.A. (1957)
• Juan Polainas (1960)
• Three Black Angels (1960)
• Chucho el Roto (1960)
• The Phantom of the Operetta (1960)
• Juan Polainas (1960)
• Pegando con tubo (1961)
• Viva Maria (1965)
• Tarzan and the Valley of Gold (1966)
• Guns for San Sebastian (1968)
• Shark! (1969; posthumous release)