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Natividad Vacío(1912-1996)

  • Actor
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Natividad Vacío
Born in El Paso, Texas, Natividad Vacio grew up in Pasadena, California. In high school he became friends with future actor George Reeves, who encouraged Vacio to join him at the Pasadena Community Playhouse. Vacio appeared in several plays there as an actor and musician. After military service in World War II he worked as a teacher, but with the encouragement of his best friend Reeves, appeared frequently in films and television. An accomplished guitarist and singer, he made recordings with such greats as Laurindo Almeida and toured the country with Reeves in a music-&-action stage show publicizing Reeves' Adventures of Superman (1952) TV series. Vacio was the director of the Commedia del Artistes stage company of Padua Hills, California.
BornSeptember 8, 1912
DiedMay 30, 1996(83)
BornSeptember 8, 1912
DiedMay 30, 1996(83)
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Known for

Steve McQueen, Yul Brynner, and Eli Wallach in The Magnificent Seven (1960)
The Magnificent Seven
7.7
  • Villager(as Natividad Vacio)
  • 1960
Steve Martin in The Man with Two Brains (1983)
The Man with Two Brains
6.4
  • Ramon(as Natividad Vacio)
  • 1983
James Garner, George Kennedy, and Eva Renzi in The Pink Jungle (1968)
The Pink Jungle
5.9
  • Figueroa(as Natividad Vacio)
  • 1968
Frank Lovejoy and Edmond O'Brien in The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
The Hitch-Hiker
6.9
  • Jose(as Natividad Vacio)
  • 1953

Credits

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  • I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989)
    I Know My First Name Is Steven
    7.7
    TV Mini Series
    • Vicente
    • 1989
  • Lee Horsley in Paradise (1988)
    Paradise
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Manuel
    • 1988
  • Donna Mills, Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin, John Pleshette, and Ted Shackelford in Knots Landing (1979)
    Knots Landing
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Senor Leal
    • 1988
  • The Milagro Beanfield War (1988)
    The Milagro Beanfield War
    6.8
    • The Senile Brigade
    • 1988
  • Debbie Allen, Lee Curreri, Cynthia Gibb, Erica Gimpel, Bill Hufsey, Carlo Imperato, Valerie Landsburg, and Gene Anthony Ray in Fame (1982)
    Fame
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Jesse's Grandfather (as Natividad Vacio)
    • 1985
  • Steve Martin in The Man with Two Brains (1983)
    The Man with Two Brains
    6.4
    • Ramon (as Natividad Vacio)
    • 1983
  • Ricardo Montalban and Hervé Villechaize in Fantasy Island (1977)
    Fantasy Island
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Mano (as Natividad Vacio)
    • 1982
  • Cheech and Chong's Next Movie (1980)
    Cheech and Chong's Next Movie
    6.0
    • Mexican Man in Welfare Office
    • 1980
  • Bruce Boxleitner and James Arness in How the West Was Won (1976)
    How the West Was Won
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Postmaster (as Natividad Vacio)
    • 1979
  • Angie Dickinson in Police Woman (1974)
    Police Woman
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Martinez
    • Liquor Store Owner
    • 1975–1977
  • Buddy Ebsen in Barnaby Jones (1973)
    Barnaby Jones
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Esteban (as Natividad Vacio)
    • 1976
  • William Conrad in Cannon (1971)
    Cannon
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Paco Barriga
    • Sanchez
    • 1974–1975
  • James Daly in Medical Center (1969)
    Medical Center
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Pedro
    • 1974
  • Kent McCord and Martin Milner in Adam-12 (1968)
    Adam-12
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Jose
    • Mr. Perez
    • 1970–1973
  • Hec Ramsey (1972)
    Hec Ramsey
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Carpenter
    • 1973

Music Department



  • Brian Keith, Michele Carey, and Rick Lenz in Scandalous John (1971)
    Scandalous John
    5.7
    • vocal advisor (as Natividad Vacio)
    • 1971
  • The Man Who Shot the Devil
    Short
    • musical director
    • 1955
  • Lew Ayres and Teresa Wright in The Capture (1950)
    The Capture
    5.9
    • composer: theme song (uncredited)
    • 1950
  • Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford in The Loves of Carmen (1948)
    The Loves of Carmen
    6.1
    • musician (uncredited)
    • 1948

Additional Crew



  • Visions (1976)
    Visions
    5.9
    TV Series
    • stage manager
    • 1976

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Natividad Vaccio
  • Born
    • September 8, 1912
    • El Paso, Texas, USA
  • Died
    • May 30, 1996
    • Burbank, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Other works
    Stage: Appeared in "Nightshade". [Drama]. Written by Ken Englund and Sidney Field. World Premiere: March 12, 1953, Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena, CA. Directed by Demetrios Vilan and John Bryant. Cast included John Bryant, Paula Raymond, George Reeves, Evelyn Scott, Jack Hill, William Kean, Louise Lorimer.
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    • 1 Portrayal

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    Well known for his recurring role as the endearing Fronk/Frank, in 5 episodes of the sitcom Father Knows Best.
  • Nickname
    • Nati

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