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Fred Cortes (1921–1964) was a Filipino actor who was a favorite leading man of Lvn Pictures before World War II.
Fred Cortes | |
|---|---|
| Born | Fred Louis Osburn October 29, 1921 |
| Died | May 26, 1964 (aged 42) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1940-1950 |
Cortes film debut was under Lvn Pictures Nag-iisang Sangla. His second movie team-up was with another Lvn star Mila del Sol for Angelita.
He made one movie under Excelsior Pictures with Arsenia Francisco, a love story movie Babalik ka Rin aka You Will Come back.
In 1941 he made Ibong Adarna with Mila, in 1942 Niña Bonita again with Mila and 1943's Tia Juana.
His comeback role was in 1950's His Darkest Hour under Lebran Pictures.
Osburn was once married to actress Anita Linda but they separated 2 years later in their marriage. He had a son named Fred Cortes Jr. who is also an actor.[1] He died in 1964 at just 42.
Early life edit
Original name was Fred Louis Osburn; Cortes was his screen name. His Mother, Virginia Najera Sancho, married a soldier who served in the war. Cortes was the 4th child of 7, his older siblings being Henry, Richard, and Gertrude, and Gloria, Josephine, and Charles were his younger siblings.
Filmography edit
- 1940 – Nag-iisang Sangla [Lvn]
- 1941 – Angelita [Lvn]
- 1941 - Hiyas ng Dagat [Lvn]
- 1941 - Rosalina [Lvn]
- 1941 - Villa Hermosa [LVN]
- 1941 - Babalik ka rin [Excelsior]
- 1941 - Ibong Adarna [Lvn][2] as Don Juan
- 1942 - Nina Bonita [Lvn]
- 1943 - Tia Juana [Lvn]
- 1950 - His Darkest Hour [Lebran]
References edit
- ^ San Diego Jr., Bayani (October 30, 2005). "'Direk' Elwood, comeback kid". Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ Cadiz, Gibbs (May 10, 2005). "'Ibong Adarna' as a time capsule". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
External links edit
- Fred Cortes at IMDb
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