Rafael Baledón

Rafael Baledón Cárdenas (25 November 1919 – 6 May 1994) was a Mexican actor, director, screenwriter, and producer of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. He worked in both film and television.

Life Rafael Baledón was on 25 November 1919 in Campeche, Mexico. He originally wanted to be a doctor, but he couldn't take the professional exam due to financial reasons. So, he chose acting. He made his debut as an actor in cinema in the late 1930s, working as an extra. It wasn't until 1942 that he had his first leading role, in the movie María Eugenia. The following year, he married actress Lilia Michel and had five children: Rafael, Leonor, Ana Laura, Lourdes and Lilia.

On 6 May 1994, he died of a heart attack.

Selected filmography

Television

Actor Year Title Role Notes 1973 El amor tiene cara de mujer Mariano Gallardo 1978 Rosalía Roberto 1980 Ambición 1981 Soledad Don Félix 1982 Infamia Lawrence Isabella 1982 Gabriel y Gabriela Raúl 1983 Bianca Vidal Don Raúl Medina 1983 Stella Jim Uptegrove 1984 Sí, mi amor Capitán O'Hara 1986 Ave fénix Mauro 1987 Yesenia Michael Grates 1988 El Extraño Retorno de Diana Salazar Ernesto Santelmo 1990 Mi pequeña Soledad Don Manuel Fernández 1994 Prisionera de amor Braulio Monasterios #1

Director Year Title Notes 1979 La llama de tu amor 1986 Ave fénix 1987 Yesenia

Film The 9.15 Express (1941) The Count of Monte Cristo (1942) Alejandra (1942) A Woman's Diary (1944) The Stronger Sex (1946) Love Makes Them Crazy (1946) The Newlywed Wants a House (1948) The Fallen Angel (1949) A Decent Woman (1950) When the Night Ends (1950) My Goddaughter's Difficulties (1951) La Fuerza Inútil (1972 film)