Rafael Alcayde, a talented actor, entered this world on October 19, 1906, in the vibrant city of Havana, Cuba. His impressive acting career spanned numerous decades, with notable roles in films such as Soledad (1947),Wise Girl (1937),and Reckless (1935).
Personal Details
BornOct 19, 1906 Havana, Cuba
Spouse
Elizabeth Anne Thorpe Kelly
( Jun 16, 1941 to May 11, 2025 )Raquel Echeverría
( May 11, 2025 to Jul 8, 1987 )
Biography
Career
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1959

The Little Savage as Bit Role
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1958

The Last of the Fast Guns as Alcade
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Ten Days to Tulara as Mexican colonel
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Villa!! as Don Alfonso
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1956

The Brave One as Señor Vargas (uncredited)
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1955

Abajo el telón as Jefe de banda criminal
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1950

Pancho Villa Returns as Serpio Reyna
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1948

Nosotros los pobres as Lawyer Montes
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1945

The Bullfighters as Hotel Clerk
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1944

The Hairy Ape as Aldo the Baron
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Together Again as Artist
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1943

The Powers Girl as Vandy Vandergrift
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Submarine Base as Felipo
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Footlight Glamour as Jerry Grant
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Background to Danger as Turkish Husband on Train
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1942

Four Jacks and a Jill as Headwaiter
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1941

When Ladies Meet as Walter Del Canto
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Repent at Leisure as Prince Paul Stephanie
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Two Latins from Manhattan as Cuban (as Rafael Storm)
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Flight from Destiny as Monsieur Lascaut
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Blood and Sand as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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1940

Meet the Wildcat as Clerk
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Arise, My Love as French Correspondent (Uncredited)
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Mexican Spitfire Out West as Travel Clerk
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I Take This Woman as Raoul Cedro (uncredited)
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New Moon as Monsieur de Piron
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Torrid Zone as Man
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Down Argentine Way as Señor Vallergo (uncredited)
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The Howards of Virginia as Lafayette
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The Mark of Zorro as Diego's Manservant (uncredited)
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1939

Code of the Secret Service as First Detective on Train (uncredited)
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Another Thin Man as Gigolo (uncredited)
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Only Angels Have Wings as Rafael - Purser with the Scar
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1938

Straight Place and Show as Boris Borokov - Russian Jockey
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Bulldog Drummond in Africa as Policeman Outside Hotel Room
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1937

Thanks for Listening as Maurice
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The Bride Wore Red as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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Wise Girl as Prince Ivan
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1936

The Golden Arrow as Prince Peter
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1935

The Fighting Pilot as Robert R. Jones
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Stars Over Broadway as John - 'At Your Service, Madame' Number
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Music Is Magic as Lopez - Cafe Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
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Broadway Gondolier as Ramon
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1934

Kiss and Make-Up as Rolando
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1933

Only Yesterday as Party Guest (uncredited)
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1932

Cynara as Mario
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1930

Let's Go Native as Argentine Producers' Representative (uncredited)