Antonio moreno bio

Antonio Moreno (1887 – 1967)

Biography and Career Analysis:

Antonio Moreno was born in Madrid, Spain, and moved to the United States in his teens.

Before him are Agustín Gaínza (1922), José Canalejas (1854), Alejandro Sanz (1968), Chendo (1961), Pasqual Maragall (1941), and Conchita Supervía (1895). “The picture,” he announced, “is holding my interest.” Garbo's acting agreeably surprised him and was well aware that Stiller was largely responsible for the quality of her  performance.

Stiller moved to Paramount, and made Hotel Imperial, and showed that he had lost none of his cunning. This transition demonstrated his versatility and understanding of the medium's evolving nature.

Character Depth and Later Roles

In his later career, Moreno's roles often required a more character-driven approach, showcasing his ability to imbue supporting roles with depth and complexity.

In 1912, he moved to Hollywood, California and he was signed to Vitagraph Studios, begins a career in bit parts and as a movie extra.

In 1914, Moreno began co-starring in a series of successful serials opposite the enormously publicity popular silent film actress Pearl White, and the appearances helped to increase Moreno 's popularity with the nation's nascent filmgoers.

His action did not make a hit with the budget-conscious front office. Moreno could portray nobility or vulnerability through his carriage alone, using stance and gesture to add depth to the archetypical roles of the era, such as the romantic hero or the brooding outsider. Before him are Vilho Tuulos, Edward Chamberlin, Zhou Zuoren, Enrico Porro, Princess Dorothea of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and Robert Henry Lawrence Jr..

After him are Antonio Riberi, Percy Hodge, Erick-Oskar Hansen, Väinö Kokkinen, Mischa Auer, and Gigi Meroni.

Others Born in 1887

In Spain

Among people born in Spain, Antonio Moreno ranks 1,275 out of 3,355.

At first when he was ready to start , he saw  about fifty people standing around. Frustrated by his inability to explain his ideas, he would circle around the actors and shout at them in a mixture of Swedish, English, and German. An interpreter had been placed at Stiller's disposal, but he seldom bothered to use him, this means of communication caused endless difficulties.

His work exemplifies the adaptability and range that allowed some actors of his generation to continue working successfully as cinema evolved. The man whom Garbo's most admired and who had been for so long a mountain of strengh, had begun to crumble. He was laid to rest in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California.

Films like "The Temptress" (1926) with Greta Garbo and "The Searchers" (1956) are considered classics today and contributed to the lasting legacy of those involved, including Moreno.

• The Call of the North (1914)
• Rose of the Rancho (1914)
• The Bridge of Sighs (1915)
• The Secret Game (1917)
• A Daughter of the Old South (1918)
• The Veiled Adventure (1919)
• The Invisible Fear (1921)
• The Spanish Jade (1922)
• Mare Nostrum (1926)
• The Temptress (1926)
• It (1927)

• The Cisco Kid (1931)
• Santa (1932) - Noteworthy as one of the first Mexican sound films.
• Jungle Menace (1937)

• Phantom of the Opera (1943)
• Tahiti Nights (1944)
• The Girl from Monterrey (1943)
• South of the Rio Grande (1945)
• The Fabulous Texan (1947)

• Border Incident (1949)
• Kim (1950)
• The Mark of the Renegade (1951)
• Seven Cities of Gold (1955)
• The Searchers (1956)
• Around the World in 80 Days (1956) - Uncredited role.
• This Rebel Breed (1960)