Henry Darrow

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{{Short description|American actor (1933–2021)}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Henry Darrow
| image = Henry Darrow (4x5 cropped).jpg
| caption =
| birth_name = Enrique Tomás Delgado Jiménez
| birth_date = {{birth date|1933|9|15}}
| birth_place = [[New York City, New York]], U.S.
| death_date = {{death date and age|2021|3|14|1933|9|15}}
| death_place = [[Wilmington, North Carolina]], U.S.
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 1959–2012
| spouse = {{marriage|Louise DePuy|1956|1979|end=divorced}}
| children = 2
}}
'''Henry Darrow''' (born '''Enrique Tomás Delgado Jiménez;'''<ref group="note">{{family name hatnote|'''Delgado'''|'''Jiménez'''|lang=Spanish}}</ref> September 15, 1933 – March 14, 2021) was an American character actor of stage and film known for his role as Manolito "Mano" Montoya on the 1960s television series ''[[The High Chaparral]]''. In film, Darrow played the corrupt and vengeful Trooper Hancock in ''[[The Hitcher (1986 film)|The Hitcher]]''. During the 1970s and 1980s, he was seen in numerous guest starring television roles. Darrow replaced [[Efrem Zimbalist Jr.]] as Zorro's father Don Alejandro de la Vega in the 1990s television series ''[[Zorro (1990 TV series)|Zorro]]''.

== Early years ==
Darrow's parents had moved from [[Puerto Rico]] to New York in the early 1930s. At the age of eight, he played a woodcutter in a school play, an experience which convinced him that his destiny was as an actor.<ref name="Darrow">{{cite web|url=http://www.henrydarrow.com/|title=The Official Henry Darrow Web Site}}</ref>

In 1946, when Darrow was 13, his family returned to Puerto Rico, where he discovered his roots and grew to love the island he had not known. He graduated from [[Academia del Perpetuo Socorro]] high school in [[Miramar, Puerto Rico]], as class president before enrolling in the [[University of Puerto Rico]]. There he studied [[political science]] and acting, and worked as a part-time English-language interpreter. During his third year at the university, he was awarded a scholarship (the first of its kind) to attend acting school. Thereupon Darrow moved to Los Angeles, where he enrolled in the [[Pasadena Playhouse]]. He met and married his first wife, Louise whom he referred to as Lucy, and they went on to have two children, Denise and Tom. Darrow graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in theater arts.<ref name="Darrow" />

== Acting career ==
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Darrow had already landed small parts in 12 movies and 75 television series when he won the role in a 1965 stage production of ''[[The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit#Background and release|The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit]]''. This brought him to the attention of television producer [[David Dortort]], who immediately recruited him for his television western series ''[[The High Chaparral]]'', casting him as Manolito Montoya. Making its debut on American television in September 1967 ([[NBC]]), it lasted four seasons and was screened around the world. While on the show, both he and series' lead [[Cameron Mitchell (actor)|Cameron Mitchell]] became household names as the [[Breakout character|breakout]] stars of the show.

Darrow was the first [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Latino]] actor to portray [[Zorro]] on television. ([[José Suárez (actor)|José Suárez]] played Zorro in a 1953 Spanish film.){{Citation needed |date=April 2021}} He starred in the series ''[[Zorro and Son]]'' and also provided the voice for the animated series of ''[[The New Adventures of Zorro (1981)|The New Adventures of Zorro]]''.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Kuhoric |first=James |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gkO4DwAAQBAJ&dq=%22Henry+Darrow%22+%22The+New+Adventures+of+Zorro%22&pg=PA132 |title=Mark of Zorro: 100 Years of the Masked Avenger Art Book |date=2019-10-21 |publisher=American Mythology Productions, LLC |pages=132 |language=en}}</ref> He replaced [[Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.]] as Zorro's father from 1990 to 1994 in the Family Channel's successful series ''[[The New Zorro]]''.

In 1972, Darrow co-founded the [[Screen Actors Guild]] Ethnic Minority Committee with actors [[Ricardo Montalbán]], [[Edith Diaz]] and [[Carmen Zapata]].<ref name="thr">{{cite news|title=Actress Edith Diaz dies at 70; Credits include 'Sister Act' films and CBS' 'Popi' sitcom |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ib96053a9e47796d757c159ec4834e12a |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=February 8, 2010 |access-date=March 18, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604210539/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/actress-edith-diaz-dies-70-20403 |archive-date=June 4, 2011}}</ref>

In 1974-75, Darrow portrayed police detective Manny Quinlan in the first season of ''[[Harry O]]'' starring David Janssen. The character was killed off at the end of the first season in a retooling of the series.

In 1986, he appeared in the horror film ''[[The Hitcher (1986 film)|The Hitcher]]'' as Trooper Hancock, a ruthless and vengeful policeman who would go above the law to kill the main protagonist (who was framed for the crimes by the main antagonist).

== Later years ==
Darrow was a member of the board of directors of the [[Screen Actors Guild]] (SAG) and a member of SAG's Ethnic Minorities Committee. He was also a founder of [[Ricardo Montalbán#Nosotros Foundation and Montalbán Theatre|Nosotros]], an organization helping Latino actors land non-stereotyped parts. Darrow served on the Advisory Committee of Bilingual Children's Television.<ref name="Darrow" /> In his later years, Darrow had cut back on his public appearances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.memphisfilmfestival.com/ |title=Memphis Film Festival | Home security and locksmith blog, tips & info |access-date=August 17, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150828024326/http://memphisfilmfestival.com/ |archive-date=August 28, 2015 }}</ref>
==Death==
Darrow died of natural causes on March 14, 2021, at the age of 87.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/henry-darrow-actor-on-the-high-chaparral-dies-at-87 Henry Darrow, Actor on 'The High Chaparral,' Dies at 87]</ref>

== Filmography ==
=== Film appearance ===
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* ''[[Curse of the Undead]]'' (1959) - Roberto Robles (uncredited)
* ''[[Holiday for Lovers]]'' (1959) - Station Wagon Driver (uncredited)
* ''[[Revenge of the Virgins]]'' (1959) - Gunslinger Wade Connor
* ''[[The 3rd Voice]]'' (1960) - Hotel Papacio Clerk (uncredited)
* ''[[Cage of Evil]]'' (1960) - 2nd Mexican Policeman (uncredited)
* ''[[Sniper's Ridge]]'' (1961) - Pvt. Tonto
* ''[[Man-Trap]]'' (1961) - 1st Mexican Policeman (uncredited)
* ''[[Summer and Smoke (film)|Summer and Smoke]]'' (1961) - Drunk on Porch (uncredited)
* ''The Glass Cage'' (1964) - Police Lab Man
* ''The Dream of Hamish Mose'' (1969) - Mex
* ''[[Cancel My Reservation]]'' (1972) - Joe Little Cloud
* ''Brock's Last Case'' (1973, TV Movie) - Arthur Goldencorn
* ''[[Badge 373]]'' (1973) - Sweet William
* ''Aloha Means Goodbye'' (1974, TV Movie) - Dr. David Kalani
* ''[[Exit Dying]]'' (1976, TV Movie)
* ''[[Halloween with the New Addams Family]]'' (1977, TV Movie) - Pancho Addams
* ''Computer Wizard'' (1977)
* ''Where's Willie?'' (1978) - Sheriff Charlie Wade
* ''[[Walk Proud]]'' (1979) - Mike Serrano
* ''[[A Life of Sin]]'' (1979)
* ''[[Attica (1980 film)|Attica]]'' (1980, TV Movie) - Herman Badillo
* ''Beyond the Universe'' (1981) - Coblenz
* ''[[St. Helens (film)|St. Helens]]'' (1981) - Lloyd Wagner
* ''Birds of Paradise'' (1981) - Mario, 'The Jackal'
* ''[[Rooster (TV film)|Rooster]]'' (1982, TV Movie) - Dr. Sanchez
* ''[[Losin' It]]'' (1983) - Sheriff
* ''[[The Hitcher (1986 film)|The Hitcher]]'' (1986) - Trooper Hancock
* ''Mission to Kill'' (1986) - Senor Borghini
* ''Death Blow'' (1987) - Chief Medina
* ''In Dangerous Company'' (1988) - Alex Aguilar
* ''[[L.A. Bounty]]'' (1989) - Lt. Chandler
* ''[[The Last of the Finest|Blue Heat]]'' (1990) - Captain Joe Torres
* ''Percy and Thunder'' (1993, TV Movie) - Manuel Valencia
* ''[[Maverick (film)|Maverick]]'' (1994) - Riverboat Poker Player #4
* ''[[Criminal Passion]]'' (1994) - Captain Ramoz
* ''The Fight in the Fields'' (1999) - Doc
* ''Tequila Body Shots'' (1999) - Doctor
* ''[[Runaway Jury]]'' (2003) - Sebald
* ''The Writer's Pub'' (2005, Short) - Old Timer
* ''[[Angels with Angles]]'' (2005) - Raul
* ''[[A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story]]'' (2006, TV Movie) - Papi
* ''Primo'' (2008) - Dr. Vasquez
* ''From Bubba with Love'' (2009)
* ''Soda Springs'' (2012) - El Quijano
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=== Television appearance ===
Darrow also appeared in hundreds of episodes of soap operas, [[miniseries]], [[situation comedy|sitcoms]] and [[dramatic programming|dramas]], along with numerous [[stage play]]s. Television series in which he has appeared include:{{Citation needed |date=April 2021}}
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* ''[[Wagon Train]]'' (1959) - Benito DeVarga (credited as Henry Delgado)
* ''[[Stoney Burke (TV series)|Stoney Burke]]'' (1963) - Mexican Border Policeman
* ''[[T.H.E. Cat]]'' (1966-1967) - Gregory Tyrole / Cosmo Pumbol
* ''[[Gunsmoke]]'' (1966-1967) - Ross Segurra / Oro
* ''[[The Wild Wild West]]'' (1967) - Archduke Maurice
* ''[[Bonanza]]'' (1967) - Amigo
* ''[[The High Chaparral]]'' (1967-1971) - Manolito Montoya
* ''[[Daniel Boone]]'' (1967) - Gideon
* ''[[The Big Valley]]'' (1969)
* ''[[Top of the Pops]]'' (1970) - guest on February 26 edition
* ''[[Mission: Impossible (1966 TV series)|Mission: Impossible]]'' (1971) - Gregory Tolan
* ''[[Night Gallery]]'' (1971) - Dr. Juan Munos (segment "Cool Air")
* ''[[Bearcats!]]'' (1971) - Raoul Estaban - 2 episodes
* ''[[Hawaii Five-O (1968 TV series)|Hawaii Five-O]]'' (1971-1977) - Stewart Longworth / Billy Madrid / Johnny Oporta
* ''[[The Mod Squad]]'' (1972) - Israel Rivera
* ''[[Kung Fu (1972 TV series)|Kung Fu]]'' (1973) - Don Emilio Fierro
* ''[[Kojak]]'' (1974) - Kevin Le Jeune
* ''[[Harry O]]'' (1974-1975) - Lt. Manuel 'Manny' Quinlan
* ''[[The Invisible Man (1975 TV series)|The Invisible Man]]'' (1975) - Dr. Nick Maggio
* ''[[McMillan and Wife]]'' (1975) - Inspector Jacques Arnaud
* ''[[The Streets of San Francisco]]'' (1976) - Ramon Montoya
* ''[[Sara (U.S. 1976 TV series)|Sara]]'' (1976) - Angelo
* ''[[Baretta]]'' (1976) - Delgado
* ''[[The Six Million Dollar Man]]'' (1976) - Byron Falco
* ''[[Quincy, M.E.]]'' (1976-1982) - Dr. Tony Avila / Dr. Edward Herrera / Dr. Rivera
* ''[[Wonder Woman (TV series)|Wonder Woman]]'' (1977) - David Allen / Walter Lampkin
* ''[[Halloween with the New Addams Family]] (1977) Pancho Addams (Gomez's Brother)
* ''[[Centennial (miniseries)|Centennial]]'' (1978) - Alvarez
* ''[[The Waltons]]'' (1979) - Barry Stone
* ''[[The Incredible Hulk (1978 TV series)|The Incredible Hulk]]'' (1981) - Patrero
* ''[[Simon & Simon]]'' (1981-1988) - Alejandro Agilar / Manuel Fernandez
* ''[[The New Adventures of Zorro (1981 TV series)|The New Adventures of Zorro]]'' (1981) - Don Diego / Zorro (voice)
* ''Seguin'' (1982) - Don Erasmo
* ''[[T.J. Hooker]]'' (1982–1986) - Gus Kalioki / Miguel Gomez / Dr. Frank Martinez
* ''Born to the Wild'' (1982) - Lost Robe
* ''[[Benson (TV series)|Benson]]'' (1982) - Generalissimo
* ''[[Zorro and Son]]'' (1983) - Don Diego de la Vega
* ''[[Tales of the Gold Monkey]]'' (1983) - The Magistrate
* ''[[Jennifer Slept Here]]'' (1983) - Enrique
* ''[[Airwolf]]'' (1984) - Philip Maurice
* ''[[Magnum, P.I.]]'' (1985) - Will Kenikowa
* ''[[Fresno]]'' (1986 miniseries) - Commandante
* ''[[Knight Rider (1982 TV series)|Knight Rider]]'' (1986) - Roderigo DeLorca
* ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' (1988, Episode: "[[Conspiracy (Star Trek: The Next Generation)|Conspiracy]]") - Adm. Savar
* ''[[The Golden Girls]]'' (1988) - Fidel Santiago
* ''[[Zorro (1990 TV series)|Zorro]]'' (1990-1993) - Don Alejandro de la Vega
* ''[[Time Trax]]'' (1993) - The Chief
* ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' (1995-1996) - Kolopak
* ''[[Babylon 5]]'' (1997) - Dr. William Indiri
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Soap opera performances include:
* ''[[General Hospital]]'' - Ambassador Tabris (1982) / DVX-backed Colonel (1987)
* ''[[Dynasty (1981 TV series)|Dynasty]]'' - (1982) - Ramon
* ''[[Dallas (TV series)|Dallas]]'' (1983) - Garcia
* ''[[One Life to Live]]'' (1987) - Dante Medina
* ''[[Santa Barbara (TV series)|Santa Barbara]]'' (1989-1992) - Rafael Castillo
* '' [[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'' (1998-2001) - Dr. Carlos Nunez

== Music videos ==
In 1982, Darrow appeared as the prize wheel spinner in the music video for [[Santana (band)|Santana]]'s "[[Hold On (Santana song)|Hold On]]", which was released as the lead single from their album ''[[Shangó (Santana album)|Shangó]]''. It was directed by [[John Mark Robinson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mvdbase.com/person.php?id=A7954|title=Santana videography|website=mvdbase.com|access-date=June 12, 2019}}</ref>

== Awards ==
* A ''[[Bambi Award]]'', Germany's equivalent of the Emmys, for ''The High Chaparral''.
* An ''[[Emmy Award|Emmy]]'' for his role in the soap opera ''Santa Barbara''.
* The '''Ricardo Montalbán/Nosotros Award'''. Darrow was the inaugural winner of the award for his contributions in improving Latinos image.
* The [[ALMA Awards]] '''Ricardo Montalbán Lifetime Achievement Award''' in 2012.<ref name="Awards_1">{{cite web|url=http://www.latinheat.com/2012/09/14/veteran-actor-henry-darrow-honored-at-alma-awards-and-gene-autry-museum-this-weekend|title=Veteran Actor Henry Darrow Honored at ALMA Awards and Gene Autry Museum This Weekend|work=latinheat.com|date= September 14, 2012|access-date=September 30, 2012}}</ref>
* The [[Miller Brewing Company]] honored Darrow by portraying him in its 2000 Hispanic-American Calendar.

== See also ==
* [[List of Puerto Ricans]]

== Notes ==
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== References ==
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== External links ==
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* {{IMDb name|id=0201688|name=Henry Darrow}}
* [http://www.thespectrum.com/story/entertainment/2015/11/19/high-chaparral-thanksgiving-henry-darrow/76008270/ Interview with Henry Darrow] – The Spectrum, November 2015.
* [http://www.classicfilmtvcafe.com/2015/07/interview-henry-darrow-high-chaparral.html Interview with Henry Darrow at Classic Film & TV Cafe]
* {{Discogs artist|Henry Darrow}}

{{Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor 1990–1999}}
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