Rodolfo Acosta Net Worth

Rodolfo Acosta was a Mexican-American actor born in Chamizal, El Paso, Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and later worked in Mexico in films of the great director Emilio Fernández. He moved to the US and was signed by Universal for a small role in One Way Street (1950). He was known for his sharp, ruthless features and was often cast as a villain in westerns. He had a sympathetic leading role in The Tijuana Story (1957), but spent most of his career as a western bad guy. He died of cancer in 1974 at the age of 54, leaving five children.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day July 29, 1920
Birth Place  Chamizal, El Paso, Texas, Texas
Age 100 YEARS OLD
Died On November 7, 1974(1974-11-07) (aged 54)\nWoodland Hills, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Leo
Cause of death Cancer
Resting place Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Years active 1946–73

💰 Net worth

Rodolfo Acosta, a well-known actor based in Texas, is believed to have a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M by the year 2024. With a successful career in the entertainment industry, Acosta has established himself as a prominent figure, garnering praise for his talent and contributions to film and television. Known for his exceptional performances, he has captivated audiences with his charisma and versatility. As his career continues to flourish, it is expected that his net worth will steadily increase, showcasing his enduring success as an actor.

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Biography/Timeline

1920

Acosta was born to Jose Acosta and Alexandrina Perez de Acosta on July 29, 1920 in the disputed American territory of Chamizal outside of El Paso, Texas. His father, a carpenter, moved the family to Los Angeles, where Acosta was raised and graduated from Lincoln High School. Acosta studied drama at Los Angeles City College and UCLA and he appeared at the Pasadena Playhouse. At the age of 19, he received a scholarship to the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City where he studied for three years. In 1943, during World War II, Acosta enlisted in the United States Navy where he worked in Naval Intelligence.

1947

After the war, Acosta worked on stage and in films which eventually led to a bit role in John Ford's 1947 film The Fugitive, directed by Emilio Fernández. Fernandez wrote the role of the pimp Paco for Acosta in the 1949 film Salón México, for which Acosta earned a nomination as Best Supporting Actor at the 1950 Ariel Awards. He then was placed on contract by Universal Studios, beginning with a small role in One Way Street (1950). Although Acosta was considered a romantic screen idol in Mexico and South America, his burly body and strong features led to a long succession of roles as bandits, Native American warriors and outlaws in American films. In The Tijuana Story (1957), he had a sympathetic leading role, but in general he spent his career as a familiar western antagonist.

1959

In 1959, Acosta played the Kiowa Chief Satanta in the third episode entitled "Yellow Hair" of the ABC western series The Rebel, starring Nick Adams as a former Confederate soldier who wanders through the American West.

1967

Acosta was also a regular as Vaquero on NBC's The High Chaparral from 1967-1969. His other television appearances included Cheyenne, Maverick, Zorro, Rawhide as Ossolo, an Indian Medicine Man in "The Incident at Superstition Prairie" in 1960, Bonanza, and Daniel Boone.