So here's a big hit for network TV classics fans. Ricardo Montalban died today at 88. Known for the role of Mr. Roarke on the series Fantasy Island, Montalban got his start in his native Mexico on stage and film.
Hollywood called in the late forties and he earned his wages in a variety of "ethnic" roles, often as Asians, Native Americans or as Khan Noonien Singh, first in the original Star Trek series in 1967 and later in Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan.
His portfolio included stints as diverse as Dora the Explorer (makes sense) and Freakaziod (what?)
And, for cult TV fans its sad to say Patrick McGoohan died too. Yesterday actually, he was 80. Irish born McGoohan like many started on the stage. After turning to film he landed the starring role in Danger Man, a UK hit spy series.
he grew tired of the role and pitched the series that was to become The Prisoner. It was his baby. He wrote, produced, directed and starred as the character simply call Number 6.
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