Felipe de Alba

Felipe de Alba

Mexican lawyer
Date of Birth: 29.04.1924
Country: Mexico

Content:
  1. The Mexican Advocate and Actor
  2. Early Life and Career
  3. International Success
  4. Hollywood Marriage and Annulment
  5. Later Years and Death

The Mexican Advocate and Actor

Felipe de Alba was a Mexican attorney who gained prominence as a Mexican actor in the 1940s and 1950s. He became best known for his roles in the films "Robinson Crusoe" (1954) and "Real Women Have Curves" (2002).

Early Life and Career

Born in Mexico, de Alba pursued a career in law before transitioning to acting. His film debut came in 1949, and he quickly established himself as a versatile and charismatic performer.

International Success

De Alba's career reached its peak in the 1950s and 1960s. He starred in numerous Mexican and international productions, including "The Proud and the Damned" (1956) and "The Band of Angels" (1957). His multilingual abilities allowed him to play a wide range of roles in both Spanish and English language films.

Hollywood Marriage and Annulment

In 1983, de Alba married American actress Zsa Zsa Gabor. However, the marriage was annulled the following day due to a technicality surrounding Gabor's previous divorce.

Later Years and Death

After his Hollywood experience, de Alba settled in New York City, where he continued acting and made occasional television appearances. He passed away in 2005, leaving a legacy of memorable performances and international stardom.

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