Jorge Mistral
Biography
Modesto Llosas Rosell (November 24, 1920- April 21, 1972) better known as Jorge Mistral, was a Spanish actor that after leaving his Laws career began to acting in spanish theatre. During the years 1940 to 1950 Mistral participated in some of the most popular spanish films like Pequeñeces, Locura de amor and Carmen la de Ronda. Jorge had his bigger success in Mexico where was part of the "leading man" actors sharing credits with actresses like Dolores Del RÃo, MarÃa Félix and Silvia Pinal. In the 70's while he was shooting the soap opera "Hermanos Coraje" Mistral was diagnosed with doudenal cancer; for that reason, in 1972 he commited suicide after many suffering months and depression. His remains rest in a graveyard located in Mexico City.
As Director
Filmography
Wuthering Heights
as Alejandro 1954
Boy on a Dolphin
as Rhif 1957
The Count of Monte Cristo
1953
Far from Heaven
as Hombre en playa (uncredited) 1952
Love on the Riviera
as Romualdo 1958
Juana Gallo
as Capitán Guillermo Velarde 1961
El derecho de nacer
1952
Locura de amor
as Capitán don Alvar 1948
Pequeñeces
as Jacobo Téllez, marqués de Sabadell 1950
Andalusia Express
as Jorge Andrade 1956
Stronger Than Love
as Carlos Andrade 1955
Quiero vivir
as Rubén Iturbe 1953
Carmen from Ronda
as Antonio 1959
Revenge
as Juan DÃaz 1958
Forbidden Love
1958
Love in Four Parts
as José / Jorge 1955
The Sword and the Cross
as Marcus Valerius 1956