Age | 88 (age at death) |
Birthday | 17 May, 1919 |
Birthplace | Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico |
Died | 19 June, 2007 |
Place of Death | Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico |
Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Nationality | Mexican |
Occupation | Actor |
Claim to Fame | El charro de Mexico |
Antonio Aguilar Barraza (born José Pascual Antonio Aguilar Márquez Barraza; 17 May 1919 – 19 June 2007) was a Mexican singer, actor, songwriter, equestrian, film producer, and screenwriter. He was a man standing at 6'1" with a dominating career in music. He recorded over 150 albums, which sold 25 million copies, and acted in more than 120 films. He was given the honorific nickname "El Charro de México" (Mexico's Horseman) because he is credited with popularizing the Mexican equestrian sport la charrería to international audiences.