Age, Biography and Wiki
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 Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Mario Montez height not available right now. We will update Mario Montez's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Mario Montez Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mario Montez worth at the age of 78 years old? Mario Montez’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Mario Montez's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Mario Montez Social Network
Timeline
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.
A cross dresser and drag queen, he took his name from the 1940s Hollywood starlet María Montez.
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.
Mario Montez, was "a staple in the New York underground scene of the 1960s and '70s."
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.
Montez also stars in the Ron Rice film Chumlum, made in 1964.
In January 1977, Montez moved to Orlando, Florida.
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.
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."
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.
He died of a stroke in 2013.
