ACEVES CASTAÑEDA, LUIS

(1913-1973)

   stocky Aguascalientes-born character actor with a demented grin, often cast in villainous roles, such as mad scientist "Dr. Krupp" in the "Aztec Mummy" series. He was also notable in "serious films," including five for director Luis Buñuel, such as Abismos de pasión ('54), and Subida al cielo (1952 - for which he received an Ariel nomination as Best Male Co-Star). Won the Best Supporting Actor Ariel for Sentenciado a muerte ('50). Lost an eye while making a film in the early '60s. Castañeda was also a talented professional painter.