Abel Fernandez
Actor · Stunts
Born Jul 14, 1930 · East Los Angeles, California, USA
Active 1954–2016
Tall, handsome, cool, and intimidating, Native Latino American paratrooper, professional boxer, and character actor. Was of Yaqui Native Mexican descent, and possibly more tribes. Was from East Los Angeles, California.
Filmography
Batman (1966) — ThugBonanza (1959) — Lean KnifeThe Time Tunnel (1966) — BowmanThe Untouchables (1959) — William YoungfellowThe Harder They Fall (1956) — Chief Firebird (uncredited)Topaz (1969) — Cuban Guerrilla Fighter (uncredited)Gunsmoke (1955) — Nate · Indian · Little WolfHooper (1978) — StuntsThe Wonderful World of Disney (1954) — KiasaxPork Chop Hill (1959) — KindleyThe Last Wagon (1956)Decision at Sundown (1957) — Pete (uncredited)Madigan (1968) — Detective RodriguezLassie (1954) — GradyRio Conchos (1964) — Mexican at Corral (uncredited)Daniel Boone (1964) — Bear Paw · WarriorQuicksilver (1986) — Guyamo77 Sunset Strip (1958) — OfficerWagon Train (1957) — Tonino (uncredited)The Troubleshooters (1959) — O'RileyThe Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954) — O-Ye-TzaMarcus Welby, M.D. (1969) — Angelo RodriguesCheyenne (1955) — Abel - Cowhand (uncredited)Many Rivers to Cross (1955) — Slangoh