Jose Gonzales-Gonzales
| Jose Gonzalez-Gonzalez | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 7, 1922 Aguilares, Texas, U.S. |
| Died |
December 15, 2000 (aged 78) Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | character actor |
| Years active | 1954-1991 |
| Spouse(s) | Ventura Gonzalez-Gonzalez |
Jose Gonzalez-Gonzalez (December 7, 1922 – December 15, 2000) was an American character actor and the brother of actor Pedro Gonzalez-Gonzalez.
Life and career
Jose began in show business as part of his family's act called "Las Perlitas" that toured southwest Texas. He made his television debut in 1954 as Jose Gonzales de la Vega on two episodes of The Cisco Kid that began a prolific career in both television and motion pictures concluding with his final performance as Mariachi in The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991). Jose toured the US as both a singer and comedian his own stage shows, where he appeared at state fairs and conventions such as the Los Angeles County Fair, the Monterey CountyFair and the Sacremento State Fair, as well as Cinco de Mayo celebrations in various locations.[1]
Personal life
He was survived by his wife of 55 years, Ventura; three daughters; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.[2]
References
- ↑ http://articles.latimes.com/2000/dec/25/local/me-4511
- ↑ http://articles.latimes.com/2000/dec/25/local/me-4511