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Juano G. Hernández (July 19, 1896 – July 17, 1970) was a Puerto Rican stage and film actor who was a pioneer in the African American film industry. He made his silent picture debut in The Life of General Villa, and talking picture debut in an Oscar Micheaux film, The Girl from Chicago, which was directed at black audiences.
Juano Hernandez. Actor: Kiss Me Deadly. He was the son of a Puerto Rican seaman. He was self-educated and spent much of his childhood in Brazil singing on the streets to raise money for food. He became an actor after having been a circus performer, radio actor, and vaudeville performer.
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- San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- San Juan, Puerto Rico
Juano Hernandez. Actor: Kiss Me Deadly. He was the son of a Puerto Rican seaman. He was self-educated and spent much of his childhood in Brazil singing on the streets to raise money for food. He became an actor after having been a circus performer, radio actor, and vaudeville performer.
- July 19, 1896
- July 17, 1970
Jun 17, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Juano Hernandez, a Puerto Rican actor who broke barriers in Hollywood and earned a Golden Globe nomination. Discover his roles, collaborations and legacy in film and TV.
Juano Hernández (San Juan, Puerto Rico, 19 de julio de 1896 – San Juan, Puerto Rico, 17 de julio de 1970) fue un actor puertorriqueño de teatro, radio y cine que es considerado uno de los actores afroamericanos pioneros en la radio estadounidense y el cine de Hollywood.
Nov 10, 2020 · The program Juano Hernandez, an Afro-Latino Actor in Hollywood features five films with this Puerto Rican who became the first Afro-Latino actor to work in Hollywood. His career lasted 50...
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- African Diaspora International Film Festival ADIFF
Feb 5, 2015 · Learn about the life and career of Juano Hernández, a Puerto Rican actor who broke racial barriers in Hollywood with his roles in films like Intruder in the Dust and The Pawnbroker. Discover his origins, his achievements, and his legacy in this article by Remezcla.
