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Ricardo Montalban - RIP

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Just read this...Damn.

Khan was such an awesome villain. I really don't know much else about Montalban, other than that he starred on Fantasy Island and advertised Rich Corinthian Leather.

LOS ANGELES – Ricardo Montalban, the Mexican-born actor who became a star in splashy MGM musicals and later as the wish-fulfilling Mr. Roarke in TV's "Fantasy Island," died Wednesday morning at his home, a city councilman said. He was 88.

Montalban's death was announced at a meeting of the city council by president Eric Garcetti, who represents the district where the actor lived. Garcetti did not give a cause of death.

"The Ricardo Montalban Theatre in my Council District — where the next generations of performers participate in plays, musicals, and concerts — stands as a fitting tribute to this consummate performer," Garcetti said later in a written statement.

Montalban had been a star in Mexican movies when MGM brought him to Hollywood in 1946. He was cast in the leading role opposite Esther Williams in "Fiesta." He also starred with the swimming beauty in "On an Island with You" and "Neptune's Daughter."

A later generation knew Montalban as the faintly mysterious, white-suited Mr. Roarke, who presided over an island resort where visitors were able to fulfill their lifelong dreams. "Fantasy Island" received high ratings for most of its 1978-1984 span on ABC television and still appears in reruns.

In a 1978 interview, he analyzed the series' success:
"What is appealing is the idea of attaining the unattainable and learning from it. Once you obtain a fantasy it becomes a reality, and that reality is not as exciting as your fantasy. Through the fantasies you learn to appreciate your own realities."
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AP entertainment writer Sandy Cohen contributed to this story.
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He also appeared as the villain in the first Naked Gun movies and he played an important role as the foster-father of Caesar (Zyra and Cornelius' son) in the Planet of the Apes movies.
 
They might have mentioned his connection to Trek-it garnered him at least as much acclaim as Fantasy Island or those old Cordoba commercials...

"The old king is dead, long live the king..."
 
SmoothieX said:
Just read this...Damn.

Khan was such an awesome villain. I really don't know much else about Montalban, other than that he starred on Fantasy Island and advertised Rich Corinthian Leather.

LOS ANGELES – Ricardo Montalban, the Mexican-born actor who became a star in splashy MGM musicals and later as the wish-fulfilling Mr. Roarke in TV's "Fantasy Island," died Wednesday morning at his home, a city councilman said. He was 88.

Montalban's death was announced at a meeting of the city council by president Eric Garcetti, who represents the district where the actor lived. Garcetti did not give a cause of death.

"The Ricardo Montalban Theatre in my Council District — where the next generations of performers participate in plays, musicals, and concerts — stands as a fitting tribute to this consummate performer," Garcetti said later in a written statement.

Montalban had been a star in Mexican movies when MGM brought him to Hollywood in 1946. He was cast in the leading role opposite Esther Williams in "Fiesta." He also starred with the swimming beauty in "On an Island with You" and "Neptune's Daughter."

A later generation knew Montalban as the faintly mysterious, white-suited Mr. Roarke, who presided over an island resort where visitors were able to fulfill their lifelong dreams. "Fantasy Island" received high ratings for most of its 1978-1984 span on ABC television and still appears in reruns.

In a 1978 interview, he analyzed the series' success:
"What is appealing is the idea of attaining the unattainable and learning from it. Once you obtain a fantasy it becomes a reality, and that reality is not as exciting as your fantasy. Through the fantasies you learn to appreciate your own realities."
___
AP entertainment writer Sandy Cohen contributed to this story.
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I don't like how that article didn't mention TWOK. Oh well, we know. One more for the road: KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!
 
Khaaaaaaaaan Gonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne?

He was the oldest actor from TOS of major note who was still living---now it's Michael Ansara...........

Thanks for two great Trek performances and R.I.P.
 
Oh God. That's terrible news. I grew up with Ricardo Montalban. FANTASY ISLAND, STAR TREK II:TWOK, among other things.

That's really sad.

He still had alot of energy recently & was still active in movies.

He would've been great in an ALIEN (NOT avps!) film as the company's top leader, Mr. Weyland (never depicted), or as a voice for one of the upper leadership Transformers in Bay's TF movie.

ST:ENT could've used Ricardo Montalban in the role of some old sage-like Vulcan or human leader (& I don't mean Khan).

That's really a shame.
 
A sad day. He was a great actor, role model, and a damn decent human being that gave much to the community.
 
A sad day for Trek and the rest of the world.
Thanks for being one terrific villian, good sir--you'll be missed.
We can still remember him, and celebrate his life and long career.
Or, as Mr. Roark would say "Smiles, everyone, smiles!...."
 
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