Jorge Negrete

Jorge Alberto Negrete Moreno (30 November 1911 – 5 December 1953) is considered one of the most popular Mexican singers and actors of all time. Negrete was born in the City of Guanajuato where he was raised together with his brother and three sisters, and also lived in San Luis Potosí. From an early age, Negrete demonstrated a great brilliance and rapidly became a prominent student in the eyes of his teachers. He spoke five languages: Spanish, German, English, French, Italian, and even Nahuatl (a Mesoamerican dialect). Despite his brilliance, Negrete decided to abandon his studies at the age of thirteen to enroll in the military. He graduated with the rank of sub-lieutenant from El Colegio Militar, Mexico’s military academy. This was the place where his fascination for music developed. Not only did he develop an interest for music but his military training forged him a gallant presence and character which would later benefit him in his acting career. Negrete met and studied under José Pierson, a prestigious singing professor, who became fascinated the moment he heard Negrete sing. Pierson helped Negrete develop his talent for Opera which led him to become well known in the United States. Handsome, with a very strong will and a trained, fascinating voice, he is still a top icon in Mexico, Spain and Latin America, more than 50 years after his death. His recording of "México Lindo y Querido" ("Beautiful and Beloved México"), his country’s unofficial anthem, is the best known recording of the song. His career is often compared to that of Pedro Infante, the most popular Mexican actor of the time. The public rivalry didn’t carry over to their private lives, as they were close friends until Negrete’s death. He married twice, to famous actresses with whom he shared credits: Elisa Christy and María Félix. He also lived with his frequent co-star, for more than ten years. Gloria Marín co-starred in 10 out of his 44 films. He started his career singing on the radio in 1931 in Mexico City singing operatic parts. In 1936 he signed with NBC Television for a TV program with Cuban and Mexican musicians. He returned to Mexico in 1937 to act in the film La Madrina Del Diablo ("The Devil's Godmother") and because of the success of the film he was able to sign for several more the next three years. In 1938 he starred in La Valentina with Elisa Christy and then in Juntos Pero No Revueltos. After working in Havana and Hollywood he was called to act in ¡Ay Jalisco, No Te Rajes! ("Hey Jalisco, Don’t Back Down!") which made him an international Latin star and helped formulate the charro film genre. Filming this film he met Gloria Marín, starting their romance and the string of films they filmed together. He complemented his film career by singing rancheras with the trio Los Tres Calaveras and touring Latin America, singing concerts and making personal appearances. He was offered the main role in El Peñón de las Ánimas (The Rock of Souls) and wanted Marín to be his co-star. In spite of his protests, newcomer María Félix became his star and eventually his wife, although they at first despised each other while filming the film.

Known For: Acting

Born: Guanajuato, Mexico, 1911-11-30

Died: 1953-12-05

No.	Year	Title	Role	Vote Average
1	1937	La madrina del diablo		52
2	1938	La Valentina		60
3	1938	Juan sin miedo		53
4	1938	Perjura		50
5	1938	El Cementerio De Las Aguilas	Miguel de la Peña	55
6	1939	Juntos pero no revueltos		50
7	1941	Ay, Jalisco, Don't Give Up!		67
8	1941	Fiesta	José (as George Negrete)	50
9	1942	Cuando viajan las estrellas		54
10	1942	Seda Sangre Y Sol		50
11	1942	Story of a Great Love	Manuel y Rodrigo Venegas	62
12	1942	Así se quiere en Jalisco		73
13	1943	The Rock of Souls	Fernando Iturriaga	58
14	1943	El Jorobado		55
15	1943	El fanfarrón: ¡Aquí llegó el valentón!	Alberto	58
16	1943	Tierra De Pasiones		55
17	1943	A Letter of Love	Jefe Liberal	62
18	1944	Cuando quiere un mexicano		55
19	1945	Me he de comer esa tuna		51
20	1945	El rebelde (Romance de Antaño)	Juan Manuel de Mendoza	56
21	1945	Camino de Sacramento	Juan Ruiz	56
22	1945	Hasta que perdió Jalisco		52
23	1945	Canaima	Marcos Vargas	60
24	1946	No basta ser charro		69
25	1946	En tiempos de la inquisición		56
26	1946	El ahijado de la muerte	Pedro / El Ahijado	56
27	1947	Gran Casino	Gerardo Ramírez	52
28	1948	Si Adelita se fuera con otro		56
29	1949	Allá en el Rancho Grande	José Francisco	55
30	1949	Jalisco canta en Sevilla	Nacho Mendoza	62
31	1949	Una gallega en México		50
32	1950	The Possession		56
33	1950	Red Rain	Enrique Montero	57
34	1950	Teatro Apolo	Miguel Velasco	63
35	1952	Siempre tuya		54
36	1952	Hay un niño en su futuro		50
37	1952	Los tres alegres compadres		53
38	1952	Un gallo en corral ajeno		63
39	1953	Tal para cual		52
40	1953	Dos tipos de cuidado	Jorge Bueno	83
41	1953	Reportaje	Singer serenading the movie star	69
42	1954	The Abduction	Ricardo Alfaro	46
43	1955	The Immortal Charro		63
44	1976	Songs for After a War	Self (archive footage) (uncredited)	65
45	2023	A Man, When He Is a Man	(archive footage)	15