Emilio Fernández
Person
1
Popularity
77
Credits
1903
Born
Mexico
Origin
Biography
Emilio "El Indio" Fernández (born Emilio Fernández Romo, March 26, 1904 – August 6, 1986) was a Mexican film director, actor and screenwriter. He was one of the most prolific film directors of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema in the 1940s and 1950s. He is best known for his work as director of the film Maria Candelaria, which won the Palme d'Or award at the 1946 Cannes Film Festival. As an actor, he worked in numerous film productions of Mexico and also in Hollywood.
Known For
Directing
Birthday
1903-03-26
Place of Birth
Sabinas, Coahuila, Mexico
Died
1986-08-06
Also Known As
Emilio "Indio" Fernández, Emilio Fernández Romo, Emilio 'El Indio' Fernandez
