Katy Jurado

Katy Jurado

Deceased · Born: Jan 16, 1924 · Died: Jul 5, 2002

Personal Details

BornJan 16, 1924 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Spouse
  • Ernest Borgnine

    ( Dec 31, 1959 to Jun 3, 1963 )
  • Víctor Velázquez

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Luis Jurado Ochoa
  • Vicenta Estela Garcia de la Garza

Biography

Katy Jurado, born María Cristina Estela Marcela Jurado García, was a Mexican stage and screen actress who left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.

With a career spanning over four decades, Jurado initially established herself as a talented actress in Mexico during the 1940s before making the transition to Hollywood in the 1950s. Her remarkable presence in Western films of the 1950s and 1960s earned her a reputation as a versatile and accomplished actress.

Throughout her illustrious career, Jurado had the privilege of collaborating with some of Hollywood's most esteemed legends, including Gary Cooper, Spencer Tracy, and Marlon Brando. Her impressive resume boasts a string of iconic films, such as High Noon, Broken Lance, and One-Eyed Jacks, all of which were directed by highly respected filmmakers like Fred Zinneman, Sam Peckinpah, and John Huston.

Jurado's impressive filmography boasts an impressive seventy-one titles, a testament to her dedication and passion for her craft. Her groundbreaking achievement as the first Latina/Hispanic actress nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1954 for her work in Broken Lance remains a significant milestone in the history of cinema.

In addition to her numerous accolades, Jurado was also the first Latina/Hispanic actress to win a Golden Globe. Despite being typecast to play ethnic roles in American films, Jurado's extensive work in Mexican cinema showcased her remarkable range and versatility as an actress. Her ability to sing and dance added an extra layer of depth to her performances, cementing her status as a true Hollywood legend.

Career

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2020
3-D Rarities II
3-D Rarities II as (archive)
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2004
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1998
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1985
Lady Blue
Lady Blue as Doña Maria Theresa
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1984
Under the Volcano
Under the Volcano as Senora Gregoria
{"id":63732,"title":"Evita Peron","year":"1981","character":"Do\u00f1a Juana","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/evita-peron","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63732.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63732.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Evita Peron
Evita Peron as Doña Juana
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1979
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1978
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1973
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{"id":81814,"title":"The Bridge in the Jungle","year":"1971","character":"Angela \/ The Witch","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-bridge-in-the-jungle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81814.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81814.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
The Bridge in the Jungle
The Bridge in the Jungle as Angela / The Witch
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1969
Any Second Now
Any Second Now as Señora Vorhis
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1968
Stay Away, Joe
Stay Away, Joe as Annie Lightcloud
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1967
A Covenant with Death
A Covenant with Death as Eulalia Lewis
{"id":96141,"title":"Smoky","year":"1966","character":"Maria","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/smoky-1966","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96141.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96141.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Smoky
Smoky as Maria
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1961
One-Eyed Jacks
One-Eyed Jacks as Maria Longworth
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Barabbas
Barabbas as Sara
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1960
The Westerner
The Westerner as 'Carlotta'
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1958
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1957
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1956
Trapeze
Trapeze as Rosa
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{"id":67089,"title":"Trial","year":"1955","character":"Consuela Chavez","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/trial","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67089.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67089.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Trial
Trial as Consuela Chavez
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The Racers
The Racers as Maria Chávez
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Climax!
Climax! as Margo Nieto
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1954
Broken Lance
Broken Lance as Señora Devereaux
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1953
San Antone
San Antone as Mistania Figueroa
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The Brute
The Brute as Paloma
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1952
High Noon
High Noon as Helen Ramírez
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1951
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1948
Nosotros los pobres
Nosotros los pobres as The One Who Gets Up Late
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1987
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1954