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Mario Montez (René Rivera) was born on 20 July, 1935 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, is a Puerto Rican actor. Discover Mario Montez's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?

Popular As René Rivera
Occupation actor
Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 20 July 1935
Birthday 20 July
Birthplace Ponce, Puerto Rico
Date of death 26 September, 2013
Died Place Key West, Florida
Nationality United States

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Mario Montez Net Worth

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1935

René Rivera, (July 20, 1935 – September 26, 2013), known professionally as Mario Montez, was one of the Warhol superstars, appearing in thirteen of Andy Warhol's underground films from 1964 to 1966.

Montez was born René Rivera in Ponce, Puerto Rico, in 1935.

When he was 8, the family moved to East Harlem where he grew up.

In New York, he studied print and graphic arts but worked in clerical jobs.

1940

A cross dresser and drag queen, he took his name from the 1940s Hollywood starlet María Montez.

1950

He took his name as a male homage to the actress Maria Montez, an important gay icon in the 1950s and 1960s.

Before appearing in Warhol's films, he appeared in Jack Smith's underground films Flaming Creatures and Normal Love.

1960

Mario Montez, was "a staple in the New York underground scene of the 1960s and '70s."

1963

His acting career started somewhat by chance when he met avant-garde filmmaker Jack Smith, who included him in his 1963 underground classic Flaming Creatures.

Montez did not attend acting school, instead he admits he learned acting "from watching old movies".

Warhol gave Montez the "superstar" status he bestowed on his protégés, but in spite of working in many of his films, Montez never developed a close relationship with the famously laconic Warhol.

Montez was also a co-founder of Charles Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company, which rehearsed at Montez's loft in SoHo.

1964

Montez also stars in the Ron Rice film Chumlum, made in 1964.

1977

In January 1977, Montez moved to Orlando, Florida.

2006

After moving to Florida, he quit entertainment altogether and remained out of the public eye until 2006 when he appeared in a documentary about filmmaker Jack Smith.

In Florida, he returned to working clerical jobs.

2010

In March 2010, Montez was honored by Columbia University's Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race: "Mario is considered one of the most gifted performers of the underground period."

2012

In February 2012, Montez was honored with the Special Teddy Award 2012 at the Berlinale for his outstanding role in underground film history.

"Mario was the first Superstar ever and the queen mom of all drag queens" John Waters in his laudation at the Teddy Award Ceremony 2012.

2013

He died of a stroke in 2013.