Maria Montez

Actress

Biography

María Montez (June 6, 1912 – September 7, 1951) was a Dominican-born motion picture actress who gained fame and popularity in the 1940s as an exotic beauty starring in a series of filmed-in-Technicolor costume adventure films. Her screen image was that of a hot-blooded Latin seductress, dressed in fanciful costumes and sparkling jewels. She became so identified with these adventure epics that she became known as "The Queen of Technicolor." Over her career, Montez appeared in 26 films, 21 of which were made in North America and five in Europe.

Personal Info

Occupation Actress

Place of Birth Barahona, Dominican Republic

Birthday 1912-06-06

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Filmography by Year

1951

1950

1949

1947

1946

1945

1944

1943

1942

1941

1940