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Julián de Meriche (born Vladimir Lipkies Chazan; July 1, 1909 – July 27, 1974) was a Russian Empire–born Mexican actor, choreographer, dancer, and director. He was known for his villainous roles and raspy voice.

Career

De Meriche worked as a dancer in European music halls, then moved to Argentina where he worked in the cinema in the 1930s.

He moved to Mexico and participated by portraying supporting roles in many films from the 1940s until his death, often playing foreigners. De Meriche also worked as an actor and director on many stages, in television, and in cabaret performances.

Personal life

De Merciche was married to María Elena Velasco "La India María". Their children are producer-director Iván Lipkies, writer-actress Goretti Lipkies, and writer-producer Ivette Lipkies.

References

1. The Mexican Film Resource Page – Julián de Meriche

• Wilt, David E. (October 1997). The Mexican Film Bulletin Volume 4 Number 3.

External links

• Julián de Meriche at IMDb

• 1910 births
• 1974 deaths
• 20th-century Mexican dancers
• 20th-century Mexican male actors
• Argentine emigrants to Mexico
• Burials in Mexico
• Cabaret performers
• Male actors from Mexico City
• Mexican choreographers
• Mexican directors
• Mexican male dancers
• Mexican male film actors
• Mexican male stage actors
• Mexican people of Russian descent
• Music hall performers
• Soviet emigrants to Argentina
• Soviet emigrants to Mexico