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About José Ferrer
José Ferrer was an actor and TV and film director of American nationality. He rose to stardom when he appeared in the play “Cyrano de Bergerac”. His role in the said play earned him both the Tony Award for “Best Actor” and an Academy Award in 1947 and 1950, respectively.
In 1934, Ferrer made his debut stage appearance. The following year, he made his first Broadway appearance in the film “A Slight Case of Murder”. As a director, he directed his first stage work in 1942 and his debut film project was in 1948. The films and plays he acted in include “Moulin Rouge” in 1952, “Ship of Fools” in 1965, “Lawrence of Arabia” in 1962, “The Caine Mutiny” in 1954, and “The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover” in 1977.
Education
He studied at Institut Le Rosey, and Princeton University.
Family
He was born to Rafael Ferrer and María Providencia Cintrón. Ferrer’s two siblings were Leticia and Elvira. He tied the knot five times. First to Uta Hagen (married in 1938, divorced in 1948), then to Phyllis Hill (married in 1948, divorced in 1953).
In 1953, he married his third wife, Rosemary Clooney but divorced her in 1961. In 1964, Ferrer remarried Clooney, but again, the marriage failed in 1967. In 1977, he married his last and fifth wife, Stella Magee. He birthed six children namely, Leticia, Maria, Rafael, Miguel, Monsita, and Gabriel.
Death
In 1992, he died as a result of colorectal cancer.
Awards
In 1985, he won the National Medal of Arts. He also won Tony Award for “Best Actor” and “Best Director”.
Trivia
He was 1.78 meters tall.
This star's legal name was José Vicente Ferrer de Otero y Cintrón.
In 1981, he became the American Theater Hall of Famer.
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F.A.Q. about José Ferrer
When is his birthday?
José Ferrer's birthday is on January 8, 1912.
In how many days is his birthday?
José's birthday is in 286 days
How old was José when he died?
He was 80 years old.
When did he die?
He died in January 26, 1992.
How old would he be today?
José Ferrer would be 112 years old if he was alive today.
Where was José from?
He was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico.