Biography
Rafael Banquells (June 25, 1917 – October 27, 1990) born Rafael Banquells Garafulla was an actor, director and TV producer known in Mexico as Rafael Banquells. Rafael Banquells Garafulla was born on June 25, 1917 in La Habana, Cuba. His parents were actors in Spain. He began his career as a movies actor in 1940. He was married three times. His wives were actresses. First he married Blanca de Castejón (deceased). He was then married to the actress and TV producer Silvia Pinal and they had a daughter, Sylvia Pasquel; and he was last married to the actress Dina de Marco. Their children are José Manuel, Rocío Banquells, Mary Paz, Ariadne and Rafael II. Rafael died on October 27, 1990 in Mexico City, at the age of 73. The name of this actor and director is written with Golden letters in the history of Mexican televisión, movies and theater.
Acted in 63
1980s
- 1989
Cabalgando con la muerte
Movie
- 1988
Ni de aquí, ni de allá
Jefe de Policía
- 1980
La Sucesión
Padre Gregorio
1970s
- 1979
Los indolentes
Borracho
Estas ruinas que ves
Rector Sebastián Montero
- 1978
Pubertinaje
Movie
- 1974
Looking for a Wall
Doctor
The Holy Inquisition
Principal de la Real Audiencia
- 1973
Vidita negra
Roberto
- 1972
- 1971
El sinvergüenza
Movie
Muchacha italiana viene a casarse
Joseph · 1 episode
- 1970
Santo vs. Blue Demon in Atlantis
Profesor Gerard
1960s
- 1965
La alegría de vivir
Movie
1950s
- 1959
Gutierritos
Ángel Gutiérrez (Gutierritos)
- 1958
Gutierritos
TV
- 1957
Los tres mosqueteros y medio
Movie
El tesoro de Pancho Villa
Movie
El Secreto De Pancho Villa
Movie
Teatro del crimen
Inspector de policía
- 1956
Unfaithful Wives
Movie
The King of México
Actor en película
La sombra vengadora
Camarero
- 1955
The Medallion of Crime
Valle
X Murderer
Sargento Ralph Curtis
- 1954
La visita que no tocó el timbre
Menéndez
- 1953
Reportaje
Banquells, reporter
Él
Ricardo Luján
Si, Mi vida
Valentín Chagoya
Legítima defensa
Movie
Había una vez un marido
Anunciador (uncredited)
Crazy Love
Representante
- 1952
When Children Sin
Gonzalo
Pasionaria
Movie
- 1951
Recién casados... no molestar
Amigo de Andrés
Vivillo desde chiquillo
Movie
- 1950
The Mark of the Skunk
Officer
1940s
- 1949
Laura's Sin
Pedro
Una mujer con pasado
Movie
- 1948
La última noche
Movie
Enrédate y verás
Luis
Reina de reinas: La Virgen María
Movie
- 1947
El secreto de Juan Palomo
Movie
El amor abrió los ojos
Movie
Los siete niños de Écija
Movie
Arsenio Lupin
Montigny
- 1946
The Last Adventure
Adolfo
Mary Magdalene, Sinner of Magdala
Juan
Los nietos de Don Venancio
Movie
El Buen Mozo
Jacobo Rival - Periodista
- 1945
La mujer legítima
Luis
- 1944
Los Hijos De Don Venancio
Eduardo
Cuando escuches este vals
Teniente Manuel Pavia
The Two Orphans
Jaime
El médico de las locas
Renato
- 1943
Internado para señoritas
Cadete
No matarás
Ricardo Saavedra
Qué hombre tan simpático
Paco
Maravilla del toreo
Chiclanero
- 1942
Secreto Eterno
Pablo
No release date
Mujer, casos de la vida real
Director
Directed 6
1990s
- 1990
Días sin luna
Director
1950s
- 1958
Gutierritos
Director
Produced 2
1950s
- 1953
Si, Mi vida
Executive Producer
Había una vez un marido
Executive Producer
Wrote 1
1970s
- 1974
Las adorables mujercitas
Screenplay