Juano Hernández

Acting

Juano Hernández

Born July 19, 1896 · San Juan, Puerto Rico

Died July 17, 1970 · aged 73

An Afro-Puerto Rican stage and film actor who was a pioneer in the African American film industry.

Known For

Kiss Me DeadlyKiss Me Deadly · 1955
Kiss Me Deadly
★ 7.21955
MovieMysteryThriller
One evening, Hammer gives a ride to Christina, an attractive hitchhiker on a lonely country road, who has escaped from the nearby lunatic asylum. Thugs waylay them and force his car to crash. When Hammer returns to semi-consciousness, he hears Christina being tortured until she dies. Hammer, both for vengeance and in hopes that "something big" is behind it all, decides to pursue the case.
Young Man with a HornYoung Man with a Horn · 1950
Young Man with a Horn
★ 6.41950
MovieDramaMusic
Taken in by the musical world as a young orphan, Rick Martin grows up with a desire to play pure jazz instead of the commercial gigs he lands, whilst also coping with the problems caused by his tempestuous marriage to an aloof heiress.
The ReiversThe Reivers · 1969
The Reivers
★ 6.41969
MovieComedyDrama
In turn-of-the-century Mississippi, an 11-year-old boy comes of age as two mischievous adult friends talk him into sneaking the family car out for a trip to Memphis and a series of adventures.
Sergeant RutledgeSergeant Rutledge · 1960
Sergeant Rutledge
★ 7.01960
MovieWesternCrime
Respected black cavalry Sergeant Brax Rutledge stands court-martial for raping and killing a white woman and murdering her father, his superior officer.
They Call Me Mister Tibbs!They Call Me Mister Tibbs! · 1970
They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
★ 5.91970
MovieDramaAction
A police detective's investigation of a prostitute's murder points to his best friend.
The PawnbrokerThe Pawnbroker · 1965
The Pawnbroker
★ 7.11965
MovieDrama
A Jewish pawnbroker, a victim of Nazi persecution, loses all faith in his fellow man until he realizes too late the tragedy of his actions.
Stars in My CrownStars in My Crown · 1950
Stars in My Crown
★ 7.11950
MovieWestern
An orphaned man recalls his upbringing with his aunt and her husband, the parson, in a small Western town during the Reconstruction.
The Breaking PointThe Breaking Point · 1950
The Breaking Point
★ 7.01950
MovieCrimeDrama
A fisherman with money problems hires out his boat to transport criminals.

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