Quick Facts
Born:
1930-07-14
Birthplace:
East Los Angeles, California, USA
Credits:
41 Total Roles
Abel Fernandez
Acting
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Biography
He was a Native Hispanic/Latin American paratrooper, professor boxer and actor. He stood 6’5” (1.96 m). He weighed 220 lbs (100 kg). He wore size 16 4E shoes. He had huge 15 in (38.1 cm) fists. He also had a monstrous wingspan of 7’2” (2.18 m). He was of Yaqui Native Hispanic/Latin American descent and possibly more tribes. He was married to a woman but her name is unknown. They had 4 children together.
Known For
Batman
Thug
Bonanza
Lean Knife
Topaz
Cuban Guerrilla Fighter (uncredited)
The Time Tunnel
Bowman
The Harder They Fall
Chief Firebird (uncredited)
The Untouchables
William Youngfellow
Gunsmoke
Little Wolf
Gunsmoke
Indian
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Buster's Bedroom MOVIE | Self |
| 1986 | Quicksilver MOVIE | Guyamo |
| 1969 | Topaz MOVIE | Cuban Guerrilla Fighter (uncredited) |
| 1969 | Marcus Welby, M.D. TV | Angelo Rodrigues |
| 1968 | Madigan MOVIE | Detective Rodriguez |
| 1966 | Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round MOVIE | Aztec Airlines Attendant (uncredited) |
| 1966 | The Time Tunnel TV | Bowman |
| 1966 | Batman TV | Thug |
| 1965 | Apache Uprising MOVIE | Young Apache Chief |
| 1964 | Rio Conchos MOVIE | Mexican at Corral (uncredited) |