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Roberto Cobo

Actor

Roberto Cobo

Born February 20, 1930 in General Zuazua, Nuevo Leon, MexicoDied August 2, 200272 films

Roberto Cobo was born on February 20, 1930 in General Zuazua, Nuevo Leon, Mexico as Roberto Garcia Romero. He was an actor, known for Los olvidados (1950), Dulces compañías (1996) and Subida al cielo (1952).

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His apartment collapsed during the 1985 Mexico City earthquake. Fortunately, he was rescued but his hip was damaged badly. He had to use a staff to walk after the earthquake.

He died on August 2, 2002 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.

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The King of the Neighborhood posterFirst watchThe King of the Neighborhood19508.4as Boy (uncredited)A poor man becomes a modern Robin Hood, robbing the rich to give to the poor.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
The Young and the Damned poster8.1The Young and the Damned1950The Place Without Limits poster7.2The Place Without Limits1978

Filmography

72 films as actor
  1. 2005CarambolaEl Chimuelo
  2. 2002Without DestinationSebastian
  3. 2002A Beautiful SecretMelquíades
  4. 2002Una luz en la calle
  5. 2002Beso nocturno
  6. 2001Caiman's DreamTomasito
  7. 2000The Magic HourLoco
  8. 2000Long Sleepless NightsPaolo
  9. 1999Little SaintsDoña Trini
  10. 1997El agujero
  11. 1997Esmeralda Comes by NightDon Virginio, poet husband
  12. 1996Dulces CompañíasSamuel
  13. 1994La Güera Chabela
  14. 1993Los pasos de Ana
  15. 1991Cabeza de VacaLozoya
  16. 1991Hembra o macho
  17. 1991The Legend of a MaskJacinto
  18. 1991Amsterdam BoulevardPadre de Gaby
  19. 1991Contigo en la distancia
  20. 1990El hijo de Lamberto Quintero
  21. 1990Me alquilo por amor
  22. 1990Slaughter NightRenfield
  23. 1989Pancho cachuchas
  24. 1988Los hermanos Machorro
  25. 1987Dulce espiritu
  26. 1985Violent StoriesManolo
  27. 1985NanáFrancisco
  28. 1984El Mil Usos II
  29. 1984The Heart of the NightEl Hombre sin brazos
  30. 1984Knock OutSultan
  31. 1984The Glories of the Great Púas
  32. 1983Deceitful AppearancesDaniel el Peluquero
  33. 1983El Dia Del CompadreFlor de Lis
  34. 1982La combi asesinaChava
  35. 1981D.F./Distrito Federal
  36. 1981Angel del barrioChinche
  37. 1981La leyenda de Rodrígo
  38. 1981Long live Tepito!El Mandril
  39. 1980At a Lame Pace
  40. 1979Life SentenceGallito
  41. 1979Estas ruinas que vesRicardo Pórtico
  42. 1978Pedro Páramo, el hombre de la Media Luna'El Saltaperico'
  43. 1978Free LoveEl Cantante
  44. 1978The Place Without LimitsLa Manuela
  45. 1971El águila descalzaEl Apostol, paciente Manicomio
  46. 1965Black WindIngeniero Carlos Jiménez
  47. 1963Bring Me the VampireAlberto
  48. 1963House of the FrightsAlberto
  49. 1962Jóvenes y bellas
  50. 1961Se alquila maridoLic. Silva
  51. 1953Pompeyo el conquistador
  52. 1952Mexican Bus RideJuan
  53. 1952Dancing, salón de bailePanchito
  54. 1951Mujeres de teatro
  55. 1951Los enredos de una gallega
  56. 1951Vuelva el sábado
  57. 1951Una gringuita en MéxicoGabucho
  58. 1951La reina del mambo
  59. 1950Nosotras, las taquígrafasNovio de Gloria
  60. 1950The Young and the DamnedJaibo
  61. 1950Caribbean Rhythms
  62. 1950El pecado de ser pobreBailarín (uncredited)
  63. 1950Donde nacen los pobres
  64. 1950Si fuera una cualquiera
  65. 1950The King of the NeighborhoodBoy (uncredited)
  66. 1949El diablo no es tan diabloJohnny
  67. 1949Cita con la muerteHijo de Matilde (uncredited)
  68. 1949El ángel caído
  69. 1949Ahí viene Vidal Tenorio
  70. 1947El secreto de Juan Palomo
  71. 1947La casa colorada
  72. 1947La niña de mis ojos