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Eugene Iglesias

Eugene Iglesias

Actor · Died February 4, 2023, aged 96 · San Juan, Puerto Rico

Iglesias was a prolific supporting actor found in many Hollywood westerns of the 50s and 60s. He was born Eugene Luis Francisco Iglesias Carrillo in San Juan, Puerto Rico, said to have come from a distinguished family with connections to José Luis Alberto Muñoz Marín, the first elected governor of Puerto Rico. Iglesias arrived in California as a student, was signed by Columbia and made his debut as Mel Ferrer's determined younger matador brother in The Brave Bulls (1951). Thereafter, he found his niche in westerns playing an assortment of colourful characters, sometimes outlaws (perhaps his best-remembered tole as Johnny Sombrero in The Duel at Silver Creek (1952)), often Native Americans (Chibiabos in Hiawatha (1952), Gray Eagle in Jack McCall, Desperado (1953), Chato in Taza, Son of Cochise (1954) and Walk the Proud Land (1956)). Other roles cast him as Italians (the impassioned patriot Rollo D'Anterras in Mask of the Avenger (1951)), Hispanics (Don Manuel Arriega in Cowboy (1958)) or Portuguese (Paulo in East of Sumatra (1953)). Iglesias segued into TV work from the mid-60s and retired from acting in 1970.

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Born
December 3, 1926
Died
February 4, 2023 (aged 96)
From
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Works as
Actor
Titles
27 on MovieCove · 59 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 18% in 30 days

What are Eugene Iglesias' films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 20th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
39%
Bonds
20%
Power
20%
Society
16%
Survival
4%
Justice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 5 · Serious 3 · Dark 1

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 6 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 4 · Intense 2

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 9 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
7
Thrilling
4
Romantic
3
Melancholic
2
Hopeful
1
Other
3

How their films linger

Rousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet2
  • Tragic1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Eugene Iglesias' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 17 of their 27 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Roku Channel (10).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Eugene Iglesias' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

59 credits, 27 with a MovieCove page.

  • Hondo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Flying Nun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Policeman

  • Harper(1966)

    as Felix

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • The Wild Wild West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Bernal · as Gallito

  • The Money Trap(1965)

    as Father

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Apache Rifles(1964)

    as Cpl. Ramirez

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • The Fugitive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 2 episodes · as Deputy George · as Mexican Guard

  • The Dakotas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Combat!(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Kako

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • The Alfred Hitchcock Hour(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Pedro Sanchez

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Safe at Home!(1962)

    as Mr. Torres

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Cain's Hundred (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Pete Garcia

  • The DuPont Show of the Week (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Pedro

  • Frontier Uprising(1961)

    as Lt. Ruiz

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Outlaws (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Coronado 9 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Untouchables (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Emilio · as George Karig · as Mendez · as Tony Cestari

  • The Rebel(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Don Ronaldo · as Felipe Amontillo

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • The Third Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Arturo

  • Bonanza(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Carlos

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • The Deputy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Pedro O'Brien

  • The Killers of Mussolini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Tullio

  • Rio Bravo(1959)

    as 1st Burdette Man in Shootout (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • One Step Beyond(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Simon Alcazan

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Rawhide (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Wild Horse

  • Lawman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Blanket - Pony Raiser

  • Peter Gunn(1958)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • A Town Has Turned to Dust (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Pancho Rivera

  • Cowboy(1958)

    as Don Manuel Arriega

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Sea Hunt(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Diego · as Perez - Military Police

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Zorro(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Morales' Nephew (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Domino Kid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Juan Cortez

  • Alcoa Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Joey

  • Maverick(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Ricardo

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Sugarfoot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Johnny July

  • Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Broken Arrow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · as Cheewaukee · as Tahzay

  • The Adventures of Jim Bowie(1956)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Walk the Proud Land(1956)

    as Chato

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • The Naked Dawn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Manuel Lopez

  • Crossroads (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Rafael

  • Cheyenne(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Alfredo

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Underwater! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Miguel Vega

  • They Rode West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Red Leaf

  • Taza, Son of Cochise(1954)

    as Chato

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Tumbleweed(1953)

    as Tigre

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • The Loretta Young Show(1953)

    Show 1 episode · as Guitar Player

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • East of Sumatra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Paulo (as Gene Iglesias)

  • Jack McCall, Desperado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Grey Eagle

  • General Electric Theater (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Show 1 episode · as Teacher

  • Hiawatha(1952)

    as Chibiabos

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Cavalcade of America (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Duel at Silver Creek(1952)

    as Johnny Sombrero

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • California Conquest(1952)

    as Ernesto Brios

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Indian Uprising (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Sgt. Ramirez

  • Dragnet(1951)

    Show 1 episode · as Juan Pedillo

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Mask of the Avenger(1951)

    as Rollo D'Anterras

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • The Brave Bulls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Pepe Bello

Career shape

Star power in the 75th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 59 titles from 1951 to 1967.

Highest rated

Apache Rifles (1964)

Midcredits 75th

Most popular right now

The Duel at Silver Creek (1952)

Film career

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting59 of 59: 59 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score69th

By decade

1950s43 · acting1960s16 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 5 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Eugene Iglesias' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 57th percentile, the median of all 14; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 34th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

34thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

27thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 27 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th11
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

14 of their 27 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Crowd Pleaser14
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Safe at Home! (1962)

64th percentile spread · 34% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Rio Bravo (1959)

Midcredits 98th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 51/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 63, detractors 38. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Eugene Iglesias work with?

People who share at least 2 of Eugene Iglesias' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; George Bruce shares the most, 2.

Writers

Actors

Producers

Mixed roles