Duncan Renaldo
Biography
To most audiences, Duncan Renaldo will always be identified as film and TV's "The Cisco Kid." However, this role occurred late in his career, which consisted of much more than just this western character. Not much is known about Renaldo's early life. In fact, his date and place of birth is still questioned. The usual given birth date is April 23, 1904. His birthplace has been generally stated as Spain--he has said that his first memories as a child were in Spain--although Romania and even New Jersey have been mentioned as well. An orphan, he never knew his actual parents and was never able to ascertain the exact date and place of his birth. He was raised and educated in various European countries and arrived in the US in the early 1920s as a stoker on a Brazilian coal ship.
76years old at death
- Born Oancea
- Died Goleta
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
- Also credited as Renault Renaldo Duncan
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 13 years1931 to 1944
Every film, newest first
- 1944Hands Across the BorderIMDb rating 6.0
- 1944The Fighting SeabeesIMDb rating 6.4
- 1943For Whom the Bell TollsIMDb rating 6.8
- 1931Trader HornIMDb rating 6.1
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A change of course
Before acting, Duncan Renaldo worked as a portrait painter but could not support himself, so he tried producing short films and eventually signed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1928.
Getting ready for a role
In 1939 Renaldo convinced Herbert Yates, who ran Republic, to add a Latin cowboy to The Three Mesquiteers series. The role lasted just a year, and Renaldo returned to minor parts in B-films.
Behind the camera
Renaldo provided the illustrations for Drifter's Dreams, a poetry book by Moreton B. Price. His ink sketches show idyllic scenes, primarily seascapes and landscapes.
Getting ready for a role
While filming Trader Horn in Kenya, Renaldo met members of the Maasai tribe and later painted two large oils of them that hung in his Santa Barbara home in 1971.
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Worked with
Duncan Renaldo shares two films with Roy Barcroft, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Roy Barcroft's page
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Paul Fix's page
Gary Cooper's page
C. Aubrey Smith's page
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Sam WoodDirector, 1 film, 1943
All films by Sam Wood
Edward LudwigDirector, 1 film, 1944
All films by Edward Ludwig
W.S. Van DykeDirector, 1 film, 1931
All films by W.S. Van Dyke
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
Online
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