José Ferrer (January 8, 1912 – January 26, 1992), was a Puerto Rican actor and director. He was the first Hispanic actor to win an Academy Award.

José Ferrer

Acting Born January 8, 1912 – Died January 26, 1992 Santurce, Puerto Rico

José Ferrer (January 8, 1912 – January 26, 1992), was a Puerto Rican actor and director. He was the first Hispanic actor to win an Academy Award.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

Columbo

Marshall Cahill

What's My Line?

Self

The Love Boat

Deke Donner

Magnum, P.I.

Robert Caine

Murder, She Wrote

Cagliostro

Matlock

Nicholas Baron

American Playhouse

Professor Leeds

Newhart

Arthur Vanderkellen

Hotel

Alex Huff

The Ed Sullivan Show

Self

Tales of the Unexpected

Carlos