René Enríquez
René Enríquez | |
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| Born | November 24, 1933 |
| Died | March 23, 1990(aged 56) Tarzana,California, U.S. |
| Years active | 1960–1989 |
René Enríquez(November 24, 1933 – March 23, 1990) was a Nicaraguan-born[1]American television actor of the 1970s and 1980s. He is best remembered for his role as Lt. Ray Calletano in the long-running television seriesHill Street Blues(1981–1987).[2][3]
He died on March 23, 1990, fromAIDS,the first of twoHill Street Bluesstars to die that year.Kiel Martinsuccumbed to lung cancer on December 28.
Co-starDaniel J. Travantireminisced that, during his time onHill Street Blues,Enríquez was "sad, unhappy because they were not thrilled with him, they kept saying that it was difficult to understand him. He was really crushed when they let him go.... He was sweet, sweet natured and grateful for what he had there but saddened by being let go.[4]
Original reports said Enríquez died of pancreatic cancer.[1]However, upon publication of his death certificate, Enríquez's cause of death was revealed to be complications resulting from AIDS. As reported on a 1992 episode ofEntertainment Tonight,this was not a surprise to hisHill Street BluescostarCharles Haid,as Enríquez had disclosed to Haid the true nature of his affliction.[5]
Partial filmography
[edit]- Girl of the Night(1960) – Ricardo
- Bananas(1971) – Diaz
- Serpico(1973) – Cervantes Teacher (uncredited)
- Harry and Tonto(1974) – Grocery Clerk
- Night Moves(1975) – (voice, uncredited)
- Blood Bath(1976)
- The Great American Traffic Jam(1980,television film) - Mayor Julio Escontrerez
- Under Fire(1983) – PresidentAnastasio Somoza
- Choices of the Heart(1983, television film) - ArchbishopOscar Romero
- The Evil That Men Do(1984) – Max
- Dream West(TV Mini-series 1986) – General Castro
- Hill Street Blues(1981–1987, TV series) – Lt. Ray Calletano / Captain Ray Calletano
- Bulletproof(1988) – Gen. Maximiliano Brogado
References
[edit]- ^ab"Rene Enriquez, 56; Played a Lieutenant In 'Hill Street Blues'".The New York Times.28 March 1990.
- ^Rivera Viruet, Rafael J.; Resto, Max (2008).Hollywood-- Se Habla Español.Terramax Entertainment. p. 136.ISBN978-0981665009.
yet not forgotten, are character actors René Enríquez, who began his film career inWoody Allen's hilarious comedyBananasand who enjoyed a long and productive career in television, includingHill Street Blues
- ^Heil, Douglas (1 March 2002).Prime Time Authorship: Works About and by Three TV Dramatists.Syracuse Univ Press. p. 298.ISBN978-0815628781.
As Calletano, Rene Enriquez was just wonderful. He knocked us out at the first reading when he auditioned.
- ^The Interviews: Daniel J. Travant, Actor.Television Academy Foundation.13 October 2004.Retrieved17 May2021.
- ^"Rent Enrfquez".Turner Classic MoviesArchives.Retrieved17 May2021.
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