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Emma Roldán

Emma Roldán

1893-02-03 – 1978-08-29 (age 85) San Luis Potosi, Mexico
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Biography

Emma Roldán (February 3, 1893 – August 29, 1978) was a Mexican character actress and costume designer. She is remembered as the sharp-tongued, domineering matron of Mexican cinema, and was nominated three times for a Silver Ariel Award.

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Known For

Castle of Purity
Castle of Purity

1973

as Clerk

Beyond All Limits
Beyond All Limits

1959

as Carmela

Si quiero
Si quiero

1967

as Juan's Mother

La Fuga
La Fuga

1944

Tailored gentleman
Tailored gentleman

1954

as Doña Pelos

Cuidado con el amor
Cuidado con el amor

1954

as Chona

One Way Street
One Way Street

1950

as Catalina

Cárcel de mujeres
Cárcel de mujeres

1951

as Petrona

Los hijos de María Morales
Los hijos de María Morales

1952

as Doña María Morales

La infame
La infame

1954

as Leonor

The Abduction
The Abduction

1954

as Esposa de Constancio (uncredited)

La Cucaracha
La Cucaracha

1959

as Comadrona

El mil amores
El mil amores

1954

as Gertrudis

Free Love
Free Love

1978

as Viejita

Romeo y Julieta
Romeo y Julieta

1943

as Lady Capulet

The Curse of the Aztec Mummy
The Curse of the Aztec Mummy

1957

as Maria

El mariachi canta
El mariachi canta

1963

as Doña Mela

Deceitful Appearances
Deceitful Appearances

1983

as Anciana del Asilo

Entrega Inmediata
Entrega Inmediata

1963

as Doña Angustias

The Underdogs
The Underdogs

1940

as Mamá de Camila