Overview

• The Asociación AArgentina de Actores announced the death of José Andrada, issuing condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
• Reports differ on his age at death, with some outlets stating 87 and at least one reporting 85.
• Born José Manuel Andrada Márquez in Buenos Aires on July 20, 1938, he began on the independent theater circuit in the 1970s.
• His screen work spanned popular TV titles such as Ricos y famosos, Campeones de la vida, Padre Coraje, Son amores and Sos mi vida.
• Film credits included La noche de los lápices, Los chicos de la guerra, Esperando la carroza and other works regarded as part of Argentina’s cinematic heritage.