About Fernando Méndez
Lived 1908 – 1966 (aged 58). Fernando Méndez was a Mexican film director, screenwriter and director.
Fernando Méndez (1908–1966) was a Mexican film director and screenwriter. He was active during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. In 1957 he switched from melodramas to focus increasingly on horror films.
Selected filmography Five Minutes of Love (1941) El criollo (1945) The Three Garcias (1947) A Decent Woman (1950) The Shrew (1951) My Goddaughter's Difficulties (1951) The Minister's Daughter (1952) Genius and Figure (1953) The Naked Woman (1953) Yes, My Love (1953) The Spot of the Family (1953) There Once Was a Husband (1953) Black Ace (1954) The Vampire (1957) The White Renegade (1960)
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Who was Fernando Méndez?
Mexican film director
When was Fernando Méndez born?
Fernando Méndez was born on 20 July 1908 in Zamora de Hidalgo.
When did Fernando Méndez die?
Fernando Méndez died on 17 October 1966 in Mexico City.
What was Fernando Méndez's occupation?
Fernando Méndez was a film director, screenwriter and director.
What nationality was Fernando Méndez?
Fernando Méndez was Mexican.
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· DBpedia: Fernando Méndez (film director)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fernando Méndez. https://biography.guide/fernando-mendez/
MLA: "Fernando Méndez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fernando-mendez/.
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