Pedro Infante
ActingAbout Pedro Infante
Pedro Infante Cruz (18 November 1917 – 15 April 1957), better known as Pedro Infante, was a Mexican actor and singer. Hailed as one of the greatest actors of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, he is considered an idol of the Latin American people, together with Jorge Negrete and Javier Solís, who were styled as the Tres Gallos Mexicanos (the Three Mexican Roosters). Infante was born in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico and was raised in Guamúchil. He died on 15 April 1957, in Mérida, Yucatán, in a plane crash during a flight en route to Mexico City. His film career began in 1939 with him appearing in more than 60 films, and starting in 1943, he recorded about 350 songs. For his performance in the movie Tizoc, he was awarded the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 7th Berlin International Film Festival.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Pedro Infante reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Pedro Infante's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 76% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Pedro Infante remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Full Spead Ahead, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Pedro Infante Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Pedro Infante's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Pedro Infante.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | This was Pedro Infante | Pedro Infante | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | School for Buglars | Víctor Valdés / Raúl Cuesta Hernández | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Tizoc | Tizoc | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Pablo y Carolina | Pablo Garza | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Innocent | Cutberto Gaudázar 'Cruci' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Third Word | Pablo Saldaña | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Pueblo Canto y Esperanza | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Hawks | Juan Menchaca | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Music School | Javier Prado | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | La vida no vale nada | Pablo Galván | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | School for Tramps | José Alberto Medina | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Cuidado con el amor | Salvador Allende | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | El mil amores | Viviano Villarreal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Gitana tenías que ser | Pablo Mendoza | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Reportaje | Edmundo Bernal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Dos tipos de cuidado | Pedro Malo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Anxiety | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Pepe El Toro | Pepe "El Toro" | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Si, Mi vida | Cameo | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Había una vez un marido | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | El enamorado | Martín Corona | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | A Place Close to Heaven | Pedro González | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Por ellas aunque mal paguen | Pedro | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Los hijos de María Morales | José Morales (Pepe) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Ahí viene Martín Corona | Martín Corona | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Far from Heaven | Pedro González | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | ¿Qué te ha dado esa mujer? | Pedro Chávez Pérez | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Full Spead Ahead | Pedro Chávez Pérez | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | I Need Money | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Las Islas Marias | Felipe Ortiz Suárez | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | My General's Wives | General Juan Zepeda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Poulterer Hawk | José Inocencio Meléndez 'El Gavilán' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Over the Waves | Juventino Rosas | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | They also sing of pain | Braulio Peláez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | No desearás la mujer de tu hijo | Silvano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Black Sheep | Silvano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Seminarian | Miguel Morales | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | La Mujer Que Yo Perdí | Pedro Montaño | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Dicen que soy mujeriego | Pedro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | You the Rich | Pepe "El Toro" | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Angelitos Negros | José Carlos Ruiz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Los tres huastecos | Juan de Dios Andrade / Lorenzo Andrade / Víctor Andrade | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | We the Poor | Pepe el Toro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Cartas Marcadas | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Three Garcías | Luis Antonio García | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Vuelven los García | Luis Antonio García | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | La barca de oro | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Si me han de matar mañana | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra | Lt. Luis Sandoval | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hooray for Women! | Chuy | Hit | Similar → |
Pedro Infante - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Pedro Infante?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pedro Infante is "Full Spead Ahead" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Pedro Infante acted in?
Pedro Infante has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Pedro Infante?
Other notable films include "Dos tipos de cuidado", "A Place Close to Heaven", and "Los tres huastecos".