Henry Darrow

Henry Darrow (born Enrique Tomás Delgado Jiménez; September 15, 1933 – March 14, 2021) was an American character actor of stage and film known for his role as Manolito "Mano" Montoya on the 1960s television series The High Chaparral. In film, Darrow played the corrupt and vengeful Trooper Hancock in The Hitcher. During the 1970s and 1980s, he was seen in numerous guest-starring television roles. Darrow replaced Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Zorro's father Don Alejandro de la Vega in the 1990s television series Zorro.

Early years Darrow's parents had moved from Puerto Rico to New York in the early 1930s. At the age of eight, he played a woodcutter in a school play, an experience which convinced him that his destiny was as an actor.

In 1946, when Darrow was 13, his family returned to Puerto Rico, where he discovered his roots and grew to love the island he had not known. He graduated from Academia del Perpetuo Socorro high school in Miramar, Puerto Rico, as class president before enrolling in the University of Puerto Rico. There he studied political science and acting, and worked as a part-time English-language interpreter. During his third year at the university, he was awarded a scholarship (the first of its kind) to attend acting school. Thereupon Darrow moved to Los Angeles, where he enrolled in the Pasadena Playhouse. He met and married his first wife, Louise whom he referred to as Lucy, and they went on to have two children, Denise and Tom. Darrow graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in theater arts. He replaced Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. as Zorro's father from 1990 to 1994 in the Family Channel's successful series The New Zorro.

In 1972, Darrow co-founded the Screen Actors Guild Ethnic Minority Committee with actors Ricardo Montalbán, Edith Diaz and Carmen Zapata.

In 1974-75, Darrow portrayed police detective Manny Quinlan in the first season of Harry O starring David Janssen. The character was killed off at the end of the first season in a retooling of the series.

In 1986, he appeared in the horror film The Hitcher as Trooper Hancock, a ruthless and vengeful policeman who would go above the law to kill the main protagonist (who was framed for the crimes by the main antagonist).

Later years Darrow was a member of the board of directors of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and a member of SAG's Ethnic Minorities Committee. He was also a founder of Nosotros, an organization helping Latino actors land non-stereotyped parts. Darrow served on the Advisory Committee of Bilingual Children's Television. Death Darrow died of natural causes on March 14, 2021, at the age of 87.

Filmography Film appearance

Curse of the Undead (1959) - Roberto Robles (uncredited) Holiday for Lovers (1959) - Station Wagon Driver (uncredited) Revenge of the Virgins (1959) - Gunslinger Wade Connor The 3rd Voice (1960) - Hotel Papacio Clerk (uncredited) Cage of Evil (1960) - 2nd Mexican Policeman (uncredited) Sniper's Ridge (1961) - Pvt. Tonto Man-Trap (1961) - 1st Mexican Policeman (uncredited) Summer and Smoke (1961) - Drunk on Porch (uncredited) The Glass Cage (1964) - Police Lab Man The Dream of Hamish Mose (1969) - Mex Cancel My Reservation (1972) - Joe Little Cloud Brock's Last Case (1973, TV Movie) - Arthur Goldencorn Badge 373 (1973) - Sweet William Aloha Means Goodbye (1974, TV Movie) - Dr. David Kalani Exit Dying (1976, TV Movie) Halloween with the New Addams Family (1977, TV Movie) - Pancho Addams Computer Wizard (1977) Where's Willie? (1978) - Sheriff Charlie Wade Walk Proud (1979) - Mike Serrano A Life of Sin (1979) Attica (1980, TV Movie) - Herman Badillo Beyond the Universe (1981) - Coblenz St. Helens (1981) - Lloyd Wagner Birds of Paradise (1981) - Mario, 'The Jackal' Rooster (1982, TV Movie) - Dr. Sanchez Losin' It (1983) - Sheriff The Hitcher (1986) - Trooper Hancock Mission to Kill (1986) - Senor Borghini Death Blow (1987) - Chief Medina In Dangerous Company (1988) - Alex Aguilar L.A. Bounty (1989) - Lt. Chandler Blue Heat (1990) - Captain Joe Torres Percy and Thunder (1993, TV Movie) - Manuel Valencia Maverick (1994) - Riverboat Poker Player #4 Criminal Passion (1994) - Captain Ramoz The Fight in the Fields (1999) - Doc Tequila Body Shots (1999) - Doctor Runaway Jury (2003) - Sebald The Writer's Pub (2005, Short) - Old Timer Angels with Angles (2005) - Raul A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story (2006, TV Movie) - Papi Primo (2008) - Dr. Vasquez From Bubba with Love (2009) Soda Springs (2012) - El Quijano

Television appearance Darrow also appeared in hundreds of episodes of soap operas, miniseries, sitcoms and dramas, along with numerous stage plays. Television series in which he has appeared include:

Wagon Train (1959) - Benito DeVarga (credited as Henry Delgado) Stoney Burke (1963) - Mexican Border Policeman T.H.E. Cat (1966-1967) - Gregory Tyrole / Cosmo Pumbol Gunsmoke (1966-1967) - Ross Segurra / Oro The Wild Wild West (1967) - Archduke Maurice Bonanza (1967) - Amigo The High Chaparral (1967-1971) - Manolito Montoya Daniel Boone (1967) - Gideon The Big Valley (1969) Top of the Pops (1970) - guest on February 26 edition Mission: Impossible (1971) - Gregory Tolan Night Gallery (1971) - Dr. Juan Munos (segment "Cool Air") Bearcats! (1971) - Raoul Estaban - 2 episodes Hawaii Five-O (1971-1977) - Stewart Longworth / Billy Madrid / Johnny Oporta The Mod Squad (1972) - Israel Rivera Kung Fu (1973) - Don Emilio Fierro Kojak (1974) - Kevin Le Jeune Harry O (1974-1975) - Lt. Manuel 'Manny' Quinlan The Invisible Man (1975) - Dr. Nick Maggio McMillan and Wife (1975) - Inspector Jacques Arnaud The Streets of San Francisco (1976) - Ramon Montoya Sara (1976) - Angelo Baretta (1976) - Delgado The Six Million Dollar Man (1976) - Byron Falco Quincy, M.E. (1976-1982) - Dr. Tony Avila / Dr. Edward Herrera / Dr. Rivera Wonder Woman (1977) - David Allen / Walter Lampkin Halloween with the New Addams Family (1977) Pancho Addams (Gomez's Brother) Centennial (1978) - Alvarez The Waltons (1979) - Barry Stone The Incredible Hulk (1981) - Patrero Simon & Simon (1981-1988) - Alejandro Agilar / Manuel Fernandez The New Adventures of Zorro (1981) - Don Diego / Zorro (voice) Seguin (1982) - Don Erasmo T.J. Hooker (1982–1986) - Gus Kalioki / Miguel Gomez / Dr. Frank Martinez Born to the Wild (1982) - Lost Robe Benson (1982) - Generalissimo Zorro and Son (1983) - Don Diego de la Vega Tales of the Gold Monkey (1983) - The Magistrate Jennifer Slept Here (1983) - Enrique Airwolf (1984) - Philip Maurice Magnum, P.I. (1985) - Will Kenikowa Fresno (1986 miniseries) - Commandante Knight Rider (1986) - Roderigo DeLorca Star Trek: The Next Generation (1988, Episode: "Conspiracy") - Adm. Savar The Golden Girls (1988) - Fidel Santiago Zorro (1990-1993) - Don Alejandro de la Vega Time Trax (1993) - The Chief Star Trek: Voyager (1995-1996) - Kolopak Babylon 5 (1997) - Dr. William Indiri

Soap opera performances include: General Hospital - Ambassador Tabris (1982) / DVX-backed Colonel (1987) Dynasty - (1982) - Ramon Dallas (1983) - Garcia One Life to Live (1987) - Dante Medina Santa Barbara (1989-1992) - Rafael Castillo The Bold and the Beautiful (1998-2001) - Dr. Carlos Nunez

Music videos In 1982, Darrow appeared as the prize wheel spinner in the music video for Santana's "Hold On", which was released as the lead single from their album Shangó. It was directed by John Mark Robinson.

Awards A Bambi Award, Germany's equivalent of the Emmys, for The High Chaparral. An Emmy for his role in the soap opera Santa Barbara. The Ricardo Montalbán/Nosotros Award. Darrow was the inaugural winner of the award for his contributions in improving Latinos image. The ALMA Awards Ricardo Montalbán Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. The Miller Brewing Company honored Darrow by portraying him in its 2000 Hispanic-American Calendar.