ACOSTA, RODOLFO

(1920 or '21?-1974)

   mean-looking actor, born in Chihuahua (other sources say El Paso or El Chamizal, Sonora), usually typecast in slick, sinister roles, as in Salón México ('48). Made his film debut in '46. Over the years Acosta would balance his Mexican film work with appearances in Hollywood films and TV shows. He died in Los Angeles.