Jorge Negrete

Jorge Negrete

Jorge Alberto Negrete Moreno (30 November 1911 – 5 December 1953) is considered one of the most popular Mexican singers and actors of all time. Negrete was born in the City of Guanajuato where he was raised together with his brother and three sisters, and also lived in San Luis Potosí. From an early age, Negrete demonstrated a great brilliance and rapidly became a prominent student in the eyes of his teachers. He spoke five languages: Spanish, German, English, French, Italian, and even Nahuatl (a Mesoamerican dialect). Despite his brilliance, Negrete decided to abandon his studies at the age of thirteen to enroll in the military. He graduated with the rank of sub-lieutenant from El Colegio Militar, Mexico’s military academy. This was the place where his fascination for music developed. Not only did he develop an interest for music but his military training forged him a gallant presence and character which would later benefit him in his acting career. Negrete met and studied under José Pierson, a prestigious singing professor, who became fascinated the moment he heard Negrete sing. Pierson helped Negrete develop his talent for Opera which led him to become well known in the United States. Handsome, with a very strong will and a trained, fascinating voice, he is still a top icon in Mexico, Spain and Latin America, more than 50 years after his death. His recording of "México Lindo y Querido" ("Beautiful and Beloved México"), his country’s unofficial anthem, is the best known recording of the song. His career is often compared to that of Pedro Infante, the most popular Mexican actor of the time. The public rivalry didn’t carry over to their private lives, as they were close friends until Negrete’s death. He married twice, to famous actresses with whom he shared credits: Elisa Christy and María Félix. He also lived with his frequent co-star, for more than ten years. Gloria Marín co-starred in 10 out of his 44 films. He started his career singing on the radio in 1931 in Mexico City singing operatic parts. In 1936 he signed with NBC Television for a TV program with Cuban and Mexican musicians. He returned to Mexico in 1937 to act in the film La Madrina Del Diablo ("The Devil's Godmother") and because of the success of the film he was able to sign for several more the next three years. In 1938 he starred in La Valentina with Elisa Christy and then in Juntos Pero No Revueltos. After working in Havana and Hollywood he was called to act in ¡Ay Jalisco, No Te Rajes! ("Hey Jalisco, Don’t Back Down!") which made him an international Latin star and helped formulate the charro film genre. Filming this film he met Gloria Marín, starting their romance and the string of films they filmed together. He complemented his film career by singing rancheras with the trio Los Tres Calaveras and touring Latin America, singing concerts and making personal appearances. He was offered the main role in El Peñón de las Ánimas (The Rock of Souls) and wanted Marín to be his co-star. In spite of his protests, newcomer María Félix became his star and eventually his wife, although they at first despised each other while filming the film.

  • Title: Jorge Negrete
  • Popularity: 4.661
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1911-11-30
  • Place of Birth: Guanajuato, Mexico
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  • Also Known As: El Charro Inmortal, El Charro Cantor
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Jorge Negrete Movies

  • 2023
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    A Man, When He Is a Man

    A Man, When He Is a Man

    1.5 2023 HD

    What are the social climate and cultural traditions in Costa Rica which nurture "machismo" and allow the domination of women to continue in Latin...

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  • 1947
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    Gran Casino

    Gran Casino

    5.2 1947 HD

    After the mysterious disappearance of an oil well owner, one of his workers, Gerardo assumes the business management. Soon, the owner's sister...

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  • 1954
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    The Abduction

    The Abduction

    4.6 1954 HD

    In a small Mexican village the news shock neighbors, Ricardo Alfaro, a wealthy local rancher has disappeared without a trace. Taking advantage of the...

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  • 1950
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    Teatro Apolo

    Teatro Apolo

    6.3 1950 HD

    In the late nineteenth century, Miguel Velasco, the son of a wealthy Spanish immigrant established in Mexico, comes to Madrid, where he falls in love...

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  • 1953
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    Dos tipos de cuidado

    Dos tipos de cuidado

    8.3 1953 HD

    Jorge Bueno and Pedro Malo are best friends who consider giving up their womanizing ways when they each fall in love. As fate would have it, Pedro...

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  • 1943
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    A Letter of Love

    A Letter of Love

    6.2 1943 HD

    Moments before he will be executed by the French Intervention Army, the liberal leader reads a love letter by his girlfriend. His memories provide...

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  • 1945
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    El rebelde (Romance de Antaño)

    El rebelde (Romance de Antaño)

    5.6 1945 HD

    A landowner indirect kills another because of false rumors. Time passes. The son of the dead want the offender to pay their share. It becomes...

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  • 1943
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    The Spirit's Canyon

    The Spirit's Canyon

    5.8 1943 HD

    The love between María Ángela and Fernando is impossible because there's an ancient history of hate between their families. His father...

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  • 1949
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    Una gallega en México

    Una gallega en México

    5 1949 HD

    The Galician Candida has a bakery in front of the butcher Robustito, who constantly berates although children of both Aurora and Rodolfo are in love....

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  • 1942
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    Story of a Great Love

    Story of a Great Love

    6.2 1942 HD

    Manuel leaves town leaving Soledad in deep sadness. After several years of absence, the young man returns to find Soledad married to Antonio....

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  • 1939
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    Juntos pero no revueltos

    Juntos pero no revueltos

    5 1939 HD

    Ensemble-comedy set in a lower-middle-class apartment complex.

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  • 1943
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    El fanfarrón: ¡Aquí llegó el valentón!

    El fanfarrón: ¡Aquí llegó el valentón!

    5.8 1943 HD

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  • 1938
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    El Cementerio De Las Aguilas

    El Cementerio De Las Aguilas

    5.5 1938 HD

    When the U.S. invasion and the landing of troops in 1847 begins, the former cadet Miguel de la Peña (Jorge Negrete) and his friend Agustin...

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  • 1938
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    Perjura

    Perjura

    5 1938 HD

    Musical romance set in 1880s Mexico.

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  • 1942
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    Seda Sangre Y Sol

    Seda Sangre Y Sol

    5 1942 HD

    Rivalries and romances among bullfighters.

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  • 1941
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    Ay, Jalisco, Don't Give Up!

    Ay, Jalisco, Don't Give Up!

    6.7 1941 HD

    An orphan boy is left in the care of his godfather, a bartender who teaches him to play cards and shoot weapons.

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  • 1944
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    Cuando quiere un mexicano

    Cuando quiere un mexicano

    5.5 1944 HD

    Argentine woman stranded in plane-crash, falls for Mexican plantation-owner.

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  • 1937
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    La madrina del diablo

    La madrina del diablo

    5.2 1937 HD

    Set in the 1820s; an unhappy love affair and some family problems drive a young gentleman to banditry.

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  • 1952
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    Un gallo en corral ajeno

    Un gallo en corral ajeno

    6.3 1952 HD

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  • 1943
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    El Jorobado

    El Jorobado

    5.5 1943 HD

    Historical drama/swashbuckler: Spain during the Inquisition.

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  • 1943
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    Tierra De Pasiones

    Tierra De Pasiones

    5.5 1943 HD

    Romantic melodrama; hero and rich landowner are both after the same woman.

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  • 1945
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    Camino de Sacramento

    Camino de Sacramento

    5.6 1945 HD

    Twin brothers, one of them a bandit, in Mexican California.

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  • 1945
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    Me he de comer esa tuna

    Me he de comer esa tuna

    5.1 1945 HD

    In rural Mexico, a young man competes with his best school friend for the love of a girl whose marriage has been arranged by her parents.

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  • 1945
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    Canaima

    Canaima

    6 1945 HD

    College-educated emigre has to get macho when he returns home to the Venezuelan outback.

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  • 1945
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    Hasta que perdió Jalisco

    Hasta que perdió Jalisco

    5.2 1945 HD

    Young landowner wants to get married, but family problems are interfering with his plans.

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  • 1942
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    Así se quiere en Jalisco

    Así se quiere en Jalisco

    7.3 1942 HD

    Romantic triangle, land-owner and two employees.

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  • 1946
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    El ahijado de la muerte

    El ahijado de la muerte

    5.6 1946 HD

    Father of a newborn makes a deal with Death to protect his son.

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  • 1946
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    No basta ser charro

    No basta ser charro

    6.9 1946 HD

    Farmhand exploits his resemblance to a certain movie star to woo his employer's daughter.

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  • 1941
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    Fiesta

    Fiesta

    5 1941 HD

    Cholita, after a long absence in Mexico City, is returning home to take up her duties as head of the rancho and, as everyone expects, to marry her...

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  • 1948
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    Si Adelita se fuera con otro

    Si Adelita se fuera con otro

    5.6 1948 HD

    Young couple run off to join the Mexican Revolution, in part because she has a crush on Francisco Villa.

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  • 1949
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    Allá en el Rancho Grande

    Allá en el Rancho Grande

    5.5 1949 HD

    Remake of famous 1936 ranchera musical.

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  • 1946
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    En tiempos de la inquisición

    En tiempos de la inquisición

    5.6 1946 HD

    16th century swashbuckler in the 'musketeers' vein.

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  • 1953
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    Tal para cual

    Tal para cual

    5.2 1953 HD

    Mistaken identity farce; two guys each pretend to be somebody else to cover for each other in delicate situations.

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  • 1953
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    Reportaje

    Reportaje

    6.9 1953 HD

    Reporters compete for cash prize awarded for biggest scoop on New Year's Eve.

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  • 1950
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    The Possession

    The Possession

    5.6 1950 HD

    Two old friends get hinky with each other over the deed to a tract of land, and their children's engagement gets broken over it.

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  • 1952
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    Siempre tuya

    Siempre tuya

    5.4 1952 HD

    Husband and wife leave their farm and move to the big city. Husband becomes a famous ranchera singer.

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  • 1949
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    Jalisco canta en Sevilla

    Jalisco canta en Sevilla

    6.2 1949 HD

    A charro and his sidekick go to Spain to collect an inheritance.

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  • 1950
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    Red Rain

    Red Rain

    5.7 1950 HD

    Military leader is appointed to local government, becomes overly despotic in his leadership.

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  • 1952
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    Los tres alegres compadres

    Los tres alegres compadres

    5.3 1952 HD

    Father and two sons raise hell at the county fair.

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  • 1955
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    El charro inmortal

    El charro inmortal

    6.3 1955 HD

    Film clips spanning the career of recently deceased actor-singer Jorge Negrete, with a small amount of documentary footage and some exclusive-to-here...

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  • 1942
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    Cuando viajan las estrellas

    Cuando viajan las estrellas

    5.4 1942 HD

    A Hollywood star travels to Mexico to take flamenco dancing lessons for her next movie. In the airport she meets a Mexican rancher, and while both...

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  • 1938
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    La Valentina

    La Valentina

    6 1938 HD

    Two young men compete for a young woman.

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  • 1952
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    Hay un niño en su futuro

    Hay un niño en su futuro

    5 1952 HD

    Wacky rich woman subjects her husband, servants and friends to a series of elaborate masquerades, remodeling her house and wardrobe every couple of...

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  • 1938
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    Juan sin miedo

    Juan sin miedo

    5.3 1938 HD

    Young man goes on the run after being falsely accused of killing his girlfriend's father.

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