About Zovek
Lived 1940 – 1972 (aged 31). Zovek was a Mexican actor, film actor, philosopher and mentalist.
Professor Zovek (Spanish: Profesor Zovek) was a Mexican escape artist. He was born Francisco Xavier Chapa del Bosque on 13 April 1940 in Torreón, and died on 10 March 1972.
He appeared in two films, The Incredible Professor Zovek ("El increíble Profesor Zovek", 1972), and Blue Demon and Zovek in the Invasion of the Dead ("Blue Demon y Zovek en la invasión de los muertos", 1973, released posthumously).
In the 2018 film Roma he was portrayed by Latin Lover.
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Who was Zovek?
Mexican escape artist
When was Zovek born?
Zovek was born on 13 April 1940 in Mexico City.
When did Zovek die?
Zovek died on 10 March 1972 in Cuautitlán Izcalli.
What was Zovek's occupation?
Zovek was an actor, film actor, philosopher and mentalist.
What nationality was Zovek?
Zovek was Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zovek. https://biography.guide/zovek/
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