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Fernando Lamas
★ Acting

Fernando Lamas

1915 – 1982 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Active 1942–2023

Fernando Lamas, born in 1915 in Argentina, made a significant impact in the world of cult cinema with his roles in The Girl Who Had Everything (1953) and The Lost World (1960). As an actor and writer, he contributed to the genre's unique narrative style and visual flair. In the 1965 film A Place Called Glory, Lamas showcased his skills behind the camera, enriching the storytelling landscape of the era. His work not only entertained but also influenced the evolution of cult and exploitation cinema.

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100 Rifles

100 Rifles

1969 ★ 5.9
as General Verdugo

When half-breed Indian Yaqui Joe robs an Arizona bank, he is pursued by dogged lawman Lyedecker. Fleeing to Mexico, Joe is imprisoned by General Verdugo, who is waging a war against the Yaqui Indians. When Lyedecker attempts to intervene, he is thrown into prison as well. Working together, the two escape and take refuge in the hills, where Lyedecker meets beautiful Yaqui freedom fighter Sarita and begins to question his allegiances.

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Filmography

98 credits
2020s 1 credit
2023
Movie ★ 7.2
1980s 1 credit
1980
The Dream Merchants as Conrad Stillman
TV ★ 5.7
1970s 14 credits
1978
The Cheap Detective as Paul DuChard
Movie ★ 6.4
1977
The Love Boat as Bill Teague
TV ★ 6.3
1977
TV ★ 7.0
1976
Movie ★ 4.3
1976
Quincy, M.E. as Moreno
TV ★ 7.5
1976
TV ★ 6.7
1975
Murder on Flight 502 as Paul Barons
Movie ★ 5.9
1975
Switch as Fouad
TV ★ 6.7
1975
TV ★ 6.8
1974
TV ★ 6.4
1971
Powderkeg as Chucho Morales
Movie ★ 8.5
1971
TV ★ 7.0
1970
Night Gallery as Dr. Ramirez (segment "Hatred Unto Death")
TV ★ 7.8
1970
TV ★ 7.2
1960s 31 credits
1969
100 Rifles as General Verdugo
Movie ★ 5.9
1969
Backtrack! as Capt. Estrada (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.0
1969
The Lonely Profession as Dominic Savarona
Movie ★ 7.0
1969
Then Came Bronson as Miguel Cordova
TV ★ 5.2
1968
TV ★ 6.1
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as Self (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.7
1967
Kill a Dragon as Nico Patrai
Movie ★ 4.0
1967
The Violent Ones as Manuel Vega
Movie ★ 7.0
1967
Valley of Mystery as Francisco Riviera
Movie ★ 7.5
1967
The High Chaparral as El Caudillo
TV ★ 6.8
1967
Hondo as Rodrigo
TV ★ 6.9
1967
He & She as Self
TV ★ 5.2
1966
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. as Alejandro De Sada
TV ★ 6.9
1966
Mission: Impossible as Roger Toland
TV ★ 7.6
1966
TV ★ 6.9
1966
Mission: Impossible as Ramon Prado
TV ★ 7.6
1965
TV ★ 6.4
1965
Run for Your Life as Ramon De Vega
TV ★ 7.1
1963
Movie ★ 7.0
1963
Magic Fountain as Alberto
Movie ★ 8.0
1963
Burke's Law as El Greco
TV ★ 6.3
1963
Burke's Law as Kelly Mars
TV ★ 6.3
1962
Duel of Fire as Antonio Franco
Movie ★ 6.3
1962
Combat! as Vertrain
TV ★ 7.8
1962
The Virginian as Captain Estrada
TV ★ 6.5
1962
Combat! as Leon Paulon
TV ★ 7.8
1962
TV ★ 7.5
1962
TV ★ 6.6
1961
The Mike Douglas Show as Self - Co-Host
TV ★ 5.8
1960
The Lost World as Manuel Gomez
Movie ★ 5.8
1950s 20 credits
1958
Shirley Temple's Storybook as Professor Fritz Bhaer
TV ★ 6.5
1957
TV ★ 8.7
1956
TV ★ 6.2
1956
The Steve Allen Show as Self - Guest
TV ★ 6.2
1956
TV ★ 6.2
1955
The Girl Rush as Victor Monte
Movie ★ 5.3
1954
Jivaro as Rio Galdez
Movie ★ 5.4
1954
Rose Marie as James Severn Duval
Movie ★ 4.5
1954
Climax! as Jose Aragon
TV ★ 3.8
1953
Dangerous When Wet as Andre Lanet
Movie ★ 6.0
1953
Movie ★ 6.3
1953
Sangaree as Dr. Carlos Morales
Movie ★ 6.8
1953
The Diamond Queen as Jean Baptiste Tavernier
Movie ★ 7.0
1953
The Oscars as Self
TV ★ 7.0
1952
The Merry Widow as Count Danilo
Movie ★ 6.3
1951
Movie ★ 5.6
1951
Movie ★ 6.4
1950
The Avengers as Andre LeBlanc
Movie ★ 8.5
1950
TV ★ 6.7
1950
What's My Line? as Self - Mystery Guest
TV ★ 7.0
1940s 12 credits
1949
Movie ★ 9.0
1949
Vidalita as Capitán Mariano Sucre
Movie ★ 7.0
1949
De padre desconocido as Hugo Maidana
Movie ★ 6.8
1949
La historia del tango as Juan Carlos Maldonado
Movie ★ 5.5
1948
Movie ★ 9.5
1948
Movie ★ 7.0
1948
Movie ★ 9.5
1947
Movie ★ 8.5
1947
Evasión as Bruno
Movie ★ 8.0
1943
Movie ★ 9.0
1943
Movie ★ 9.0
1942
Movie ★ 8.0
Crew Credits
1980s 5 credits
1981
TV ★ 5.7
1981
TV ★ 6.3
1981
TV ★ 6.2
1981
Code Red Director
TV ★ 7.0
1980
TV ★ 6.3
1970s 9 credits
1979
Samurai Executive Producer
Movie ★ 9.0
1979
House Calls Director
TV ★ 6.3
1978
TV ★ 6.4
1975
Switch Director
TV ★ 6.7
1975
S.W.A.T. Director
TV ★ 7.1
1975
TV ★ 7.3
1972
The Rookies Director
TV ★ 6.9
1971
TV ★ 7.0
1960s 5 credits
1969
TV ★ 4.7
1967
Movie ★ 7.0
1967
Mannix Director
TV ★ 6.8
1965
Movie ★ 6.1
1963
Movie ★ 8.0