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
Quicksilver (1986) — GuyamoHooper (1978) — StuntsTopaz (1969) — Cuban Guerrilla Fighter (uncredited)Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) — Angelo RodriguesMadigan (1968) — Detective RodriguezBatman (1966) — ThugThe Time Tunnel (1966) — BowmanRio Conchos (1964) — Mexican at Corral (uncredited)Daniel Boone (1964) — Bear Paw · WarriorBonanza (1959) — Lean KnifeThe Untouchables (1959) — William YoungfellowPork Chop Hill (1959) — KindleyThe Troubleshooters (1959) — O'Riley77 Sunset Strip (1958) — OfficerDecision at Sundown (1957) — Pete (uncredited)Wagon Train (1957) — Tonino (uncredited)The Harder They Fall (1956) — Chief Firebird (uncredited)The Last Wagon (1956)Gunsmoke (1955) — Nate · Indian · Little WolfCheyenne (1955) — Abel - Cowhand (uncredited)Many Rivers to Cross (1955) — SlangohThe Wonderful World of Disney (1954) — KiasaxLassie (1954) — GradyThe Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954) — O-Ye-Tza