Cesar Romero

Tall, suave, exceptionally handsome lead and supporting actor in Hollywood films and TV from the early 1930s through the 90s. Of Cuban descent (his grandfather was revolutionary patriot Jose Marti), Romero was born in New York City and enjoyed promoting his nickname, "the Latin from Manhattan". After his family's fortunes were lost in the Depression, Romero became half of a nightclub dancing act. He successfully segued to Broadway, where he enjoyed acting roles in "All Points West", "Dinner at Eight" and other plays before being discovered by an MGM talent scout. Romero made his film debut in