Ricardo Montalbán
Born | November 25, 1920 |
Hometown | Mexico City, Mexico |
Net worth | $10 million |
Height | 6'0" (1.83m) |
Spouse | Georgiana Young (m 1944 - 2007) |
Children | Victor Montalbán , Anita Montalbán , Laura Montalbán , Mark Montalbán |
Parents | Ricarda Merino , Jenaro Montalbán |
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