About Rafael Albaicín
Lived 1919 – 1981 (aged 62). Rafael Albaicín was a Spanish actor, bullfighter, film actor and matador.
Ignacio Rafael García Escudero (5 June 1919 – 3 September 1981), known as Rafael Albaicín, was a Spanish matador and film actor.
In 1948 he began as matador in Las Ventas, taught by Cagancho. He also played the piano and violin, and he designed his traje de luces. As an actor, he appeared in Shéhérazade (1963), Vamos a matar, compañeros and The Ceremony. He also played himself in Watch Out, We're Mad! (1974), a bandit in Navajo Joe (1966), and Alberto in Catlow (1971),
He died on 3 September 1981 at the age of 62 in Madrid.
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Who was Rafael Albaicín?
Spanish actor (1919–1981)
When was Rafael Albaicín born?
Rafael Albaicín was born on 5 June 1919 in Madrid.
When did Rafael Albaicín die?
Rafael Albaicín died on 3 September 1981 in Madrid.
What was Rafael Albaicín's occupation?
Rafael Albaicín was an actor, bullfighter, film actor and matador.
What nationality was Rafael Albaicín?
Rafael Albaicín was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rafael Albaicín. https://biography.guide/rafael-albaicin/
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