Ricardo Montalban
Born: November 25, 1920
Died: January 14, 2009
Okay, he might not have been a huge contributor to the horror genre, but my Sci-Fi fantasy geek side of me mourns the passing of Ricardo Montalban. I best remember him for the role of Khan in Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan. In my opinion, it's the best Star Trek film. I have vivid memories of Capt. Kirk screaming out, "Khhhaaannn!" every time I hear Ricardo's name mentioned.
Outside of his character from the Star Trek series, his next memorable role HAS to be from Fantasy Island. He was the old dude (Mr. Roarke) that the little midget came reporting to after screaming out, "De plane! De plane!" Mr. Roarke would welcome the visitors to the island and give the midget insight of why they're on the island and what the would find here. (Foreshadowing at it's best!)
Most of his early work, I haven't really seen. All my memories of him stem after the Fantasy Island show. He won an Emmy in 1978 and won a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993.
Notable Credits:
Films:
Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) - Armando
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) - Armando
Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan (1982) - Khan
Cannonball Run 2 (1984) - King
The Naked Gun (1988) - Vincent Ludwig
Spy Kids 2 (2002) - Grandfather
Spy Kids 3 (2003) - Grandfather
The Ant Bully (2006) - The Head of Council voice
Television:
Star Trek - Khan Noonien Singh
Fantasy Island - Mr. Roarke
Dynasty - Zach Powers
The Colby's - Zach Powers
"My dear guests, I am Mr. Roarke, your host. Welcome to Fantasy Island."
Born: November 25, 1920
Died: January 14, 2009
Okay, he might not have been a huge contributor to the horror genre, but my Sci-Fi fantasy geek side of me mourns the passing of Ricardo Montalban. I best remember him for the role of Khan in Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan. In my opinion, it's the best Star Trek film. I have vivid memories of Capt. Kirk screaming out, "Khhhaaannn!" every time I hear Ricardo's name mentioned.
Outside of his character from the Star Trek series, his next memorable role HAS to be from Fantasy Island. He was the old dude (Mr. Roarke) that the little midget came reporting to after screaming out, "De plane! De plane!" Mr. Roarke would welcome the visitors to the island and give the midget insight of why they're on the island and what the would find here. (Foreshadowing at it's best!)
Most of his early work, I haven't really seen. All my memories of him stem after the Fantasy Island show. He won an Emmy in 1978 and won a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993.
Notable Credits:
Films:
Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) - ArmandoConquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) - Armando
Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan (1982) - Khan
Cannonball Run 2 (1984) - King
The Naked Gun (1988) - Vincent Ludwig
Spy Kids 2 (2002) - Grandfather
Spy Kids 3 (2003) - Grandfather
The Ant Bully (2006) - The Head of Council voice
Television:
Star Trek - Khan Noonien Singh
Fantasy Island - Mr. Roarke
Dynasty - Zach Powers
The Colby's - Zach Powers
"My dear guests, I am Mr. Roarke, your host. Welcome to Fantasy Island."
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