Frank Silvera

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Frank Silvera was a Jamaican-born American character actor known for his intense performances in film, television, and theater during the mid-20th century.

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instanceOf character actor
film actor
person
stage actor
television actor
activeIn film
television
theatre
birthName Frank Alvin Silvera
burialPlace Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles
causeOfDeath accidental electrocution
citizenship United States of America
conflictParticipatedIn World War II
countryOfBirth Jamaica
dateOfBirth 1914-07-24
dateOfDeath 1970-06-11
education Actors Studio
The New School for Social Research
era mid-20th century
ethnicOrigin Jamaican
founded Los Angeles-based theatre company for Black actors
Theatre of Being
gender male
language English
movedTo United States
name Frank Silvera
notableFor intense performances
notableRole Don Sebastian Montoya in The High Chaparral
Gaspar in Viva Zapata!
linked to: Viva Zapata!
notableWork Mutiny on the Bounty (1962 film)
One-Eyed Jacks
The High Chaparral
Viva Zapata!
numberOfChildren 2
occupation actor
theatre director
placeOfBirth Kingston, Jamaica
placeOfDeath Pasadena, California, United States
linked to: Pasadena
portrayed Latin American characters
Mexican characters
ethnically ambiguous characters
residence Harlem, New York City
linked to: Harlem
servedIn United States Navy
spouse Anna Lillian Quarles
workedWith Elia Kazan
Marlon Brando

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Che! castMember Frank Silvera
Guns of the Magnificent Seven stars Frank Silvera
Fear and Desire leadActor Frank Silvera
Fear and Desire castMember Frank Silvera
Killer’s Kiss starring Frank Silvera
Frank Silvera name Frank Silvera
Person or Persons Unknown castMember Frank Silvera