Leo Carrillo - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	August 06, 1881
Died	September 10, 1961 (age 80)
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, United States
Zodiac Sign	Leo - (see also Leo Carrillo's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Snake
Known For	Best known for playing Pancho in the TV series 'The Cisco Kid' (1950–1956); also recognized for his work in over 90 movies and as a conservationist for his efforts to preserve California's natural heritage.

Intro

Leo Carrillo was an American actor, vaudevillian, political cartoonist, and conservationist best known for his roles in film and television, most notably as Pancho in the popular 1950s television series 'The Cisco Kid.'

Early Life & Background

Born into a prominent Californio family with deep roots in the state, Leo Carrillo's family included José Raimundo Carrillo, a former governor of Alta California, and his father Juan José Carrillo, a former mayor of Santa Monica. Leo was educated at St. Vincent's College in Los Angeles, which later became Loyola Marymount University.

Career Highlights

• Starred as Pancho in 'The Cisco Kid' TV series (1950–1956)
• Appeared in over 90 films, including 'The Gay Desperado' (1936) and 'Phantom of the Opera' (1943)
• Broadway performances in vaudeville and comedy
• Served on the California Beach and Parks Commission, leading efforts to preserve coastlines and parks

Trivia

• Leo Carrillo State Park in California is named in his honor, recognizing his contributions to conservation.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, frequently served as a cultural ambassador.
• He was a descendant of one of California's earliest families, tracing his heritage back to the early Spanish colonial period.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Carrillo
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0139910/