Eugene Iglesias

Eugene Luis Francisco Iglesias Carrillo (December 3, 1926 – February 4, 2023) was an American actor from Puerto Rico who was active mainly in the 1950s and 1960s. His films include The Naked Dawn, Cowboy (1958), and Harper (1966). He also appeared in television series such as My Little Margie and Dragnet.

Entertainment career Iglesias was born in San Juan to Eugenio Iglesias de la Cruz and Gloria Carrillo Maldonado. Iglesias was born into a family of lawyers, of which some had served as judges in Puerto Rico. Iglesias was discovered by producer Leopoldo Santiago Lavandero, who scouted for talent while he was performing at Central High. He participated with traveling theater groups in Puerto Rico, New York and Mexico.

Later life After retiring, Iglesias traveled throughout the world along with his parents, during which he gathered paintings.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1951 The Brave Bulls Pepe Bello 1951 Mask of the Avenger Rollo D'Anterras 1952 Indian Uprising Sergeant Ramirez 1952 California Conquest José Martínez 1952 Duel at Silver Creek Johnny Sombrero 1952 Hiawatha Chibiabos 1953 Jack McCall, Desperado Grey Eagle 1953 East of Sumatra Paulo 1953 Tumbleweed Tigre 1954 Taza, Son of Cochise Chato 1954 They Rode West Red Leaf 1955 Underwater! Miguel Vega 1955 The Naked Dawn Manuel Lopez 1956 Walk the Proud Land Chato 1957 Domino Kid Juan Cortez 1958 Cowboy Don Manuel Arriega 1959 Rio Bravo 1st Burdette Man in Shootout Uncredited1959 The Untouchables Tony Cestari Episode: "The Artichoke King"1959 Frontier Doctor David Lanyon Episode: "Superstition Mountain"1960 Key Witness Emelio Sanchez Uncredited1961 Peter Gunn Vicente Alvarez Episode: "Cry Love, Cry Murder"1961 Frontier Uprising Lieutenant Ruiz 1962 Safe at Home! Mr. Torres 1963 The Alfred Hitchcock Hour Pedro Sanchez Season 1 Episode 29: "The Dark Pool"1964 Apache Rifles Corporal Ramirez 1965 The Money Trap Father 1966 Harper Felix 1966 The Wild Wild West Galito Episode: "The Night of the Poisonous Posey"1967 Combat! Kako Episode: "Gadjo"1969 The Wild Wild West Bernal Episode: "The Night of the Pistoleros"