Ferrer was the first Hispanic actor to win an Academy Award. source
Ferrer was the first Hispanic actor to win an Academy Award.
In 2005, the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) renamed its Tespis Award to the HOLA José Ferrer Tespis Award. source
In 2005, the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) renamed its Tespis Award to the HOLA José Ferrer Tespis Award.
In 1940, José Ferrer played his first starring role on Broadway, the title role in Charley's Aunt, partly in drag. source
In 1940, José Ferrer played his first starring role on Broadway, the title role in Charley's Aunt, partly in drag.
Ferrer may be best remembered for his performance in the title role of Cyrano de Bergerac, which he first played on Broadway in 1946. source
Ferrer may be best remembered for his performance in the title role of Cyrano de Bergerac, which he first played on Broadway in 1946.
On May 8, 1958, Ferrer guest starred on NBC's The Ford Show, Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford. source
On May 8, 1958, Ferrer guest starred on NBC's The Ford Show, Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford.
José Ferrer did not enter films until eight years after he had become an established Broadway star. source
José Ferrer did not enter films until eight years after he had become an established Broadway star.
José Ferrer was considered for the part of Addison DeWitt in All About Eve (1950), but George Sanders, who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance, was cast instead. source
José Ferrer was considered for the part of Addison DeWitt in All About Eve (1950), but George Sanders, who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance, was cast instead.
José Ferrer family has been involved in four popular science fiction series. Jose played Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV in Dune (1984). His son, Miguel Ferrer appeared in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) and RoboCop (1987). His younger son, Rafael source
José Ferrer family has been involved in four popular science fiction series. Jose played Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV in Dune (1984). His son, Miguel Ferrer appeared in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) and RoboCop (1987). His younger son, Rafael
Ferrer was honored for his theatrical and cinematic works with an induction into the American Theatre Hall of Fame and a National Medal of Arts, becoming the first actor and Hispanic to be presented with the prestigious award. source
Ferrer was honored for his theatrical and cinematic works with an induction into the American Theatre Hall of Fame and a National Medal of Arts, becoming the first actor and Hispanic to be presented with the prestigious award.
Ferrer's sons Rafael Ferrer and Miguel Ferrer, his daughter (Letty Ferrer), and his granddaughter Tessa Ferrer also became actors and actresses. source
Ferrer's sons Rafael Ferrer and Miguel Ferrer, his daughter (Letty Ferrer), and his granddaughter Tessa Ferrer also became actors and actresses.
Ferrer donated his Academy Award to the University of Puerto Rico. The award was stolen after being misplaced during the remodeling of the university's theater. source
Ferrer donated his Academy Award to the University of Puerto Rico. The award was stolen after being misplaced during the remodeling of the university's theater.
José Ferrer is a cousin of professional tennis player Gigi Fernández. source
José Ferrer is a cousin of professional tennis player Gigi Fernández.
Ferrer died of colon cancer in Coral Gables, Florida, in 1992, and was interred in Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery in Old San Juan in his native Puerto Rico. source
Ferrer died of colon cancer in Coral Gables, Florida, in 1992, and was interred in Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery in Old San Juan in his native Puerto Rico.
José Ferrer and Gérard Depardieu were both nominated for Best Actor for playing Cyrano. Other pairs include Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro for playing Don Vito Corleone, and John Wayne and Jeff Bridges for playing Rooster Cogburn. source
José Ferrer and Gérard Depardieu were both nominated for Best Actor for playing Cyrano. Other pairs include Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro for playing Don Vito Corleone, and John Wayne and Jeff Bridges for playing Rooster Cogburn.
José Ferrer was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6541 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 8, 1960. source
José Ferrer was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6541 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 8, 1960.