Julián de Meriche

Julián de Meriche
Born
Vladimir Lipkies Chazan

(1910-10-10)October 10, 1910
DiedJuly 27, 1974(1974-07-27) (aged 63)
México, D.F., México
Resting place
Pantheon Garden, México, D.F., Mexico
OccupationsActor, choreographer, dancers, and director
Spouse
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(m. 1965)​
ChildrenIvan Lipkies
Ivette Lipkies
Goretti Lipkies

Julián de Meriche (born Vladimir Lipkies Chazan; October 10, 1910 – July 27, 1974) was a Russian–born Mexican actor, choreographer, dancer, and director.[1] He was known for his villainous roles and raspy voice.

Career

De Meriche worked as a dancer in European music halls, then moved to Argentina where he worked in the cinema in the 1930s.

He moved to Mexico and participated by portraying supporting roles in many films from the 1940s until his death, often playing foreigners. De Meriche also worked as an actor and director on many stages, in television, and in cabaret performances.

Personal life

De Meriche was married to María Elena Velasco "La India María". Their children are producer-director Iván Lipkies, writer-actress Ivette “Goretti” Lipkies

References

Sources

  • Wilt, David E. (October 1997). The Mexican Film Bulletin. 4 (3). {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)