About Elsa Cárdenas
Born 1935. Elsa Cárdenas is a Mexican film actor, television actor, screenwriter and actor.
Elsa Cárdenas Rentería (born 3 August 1935) She acted alongside many stars, including James Dean in Giant and Elvis Presley in Fun in Acapulco. She was formerly married to Houston independent oil operator Guy Preston Patton.
Selected filmography
Film Giant (1956) The Brave One (1956) Felicidad (1957) ¡Paso a la juventud..! (1958) For the Love of Mike (1960) Of Love and Desire (1963) Fun in Acapulco (1963) Of Love and Desire (1963) Taggart (1964) Casa de Mujeres (1966) La señora Muerte (1969) The Wild Bunch (1969) La Pachanga (1981)
Television Have Gun – Will Travel (1959) Esmeralda (1997) - Hortencia Lazcano Mar de amor (2009) – Luciana de Irazabal
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Elsa Cárdenas?
Mexican actress
When was Elsa Cárdenas born?
Elsa Cárdenas was born on 3 August 1935 in Tijuana.
What is Elsa Cárdenas's occupation?
Elsa Cárdenas is a film actor, television actor, screenwriter and actor.
What nationality is Elsa Cárdenas?
Elsa Cárdenas is Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elsa Cárdenas. https://biography.guide/elsa-cardenas/
MLA: "Elsa Cárdenas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elsa-cardenas/.
Chicago: "Elsa Cárdenas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elsa-cardenas/.
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