Julián de Meriche

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

Julián de Meriche
Born	Vladimir Lipkies Chazan (1909-07-01)July 1, 1909 Russian Empire
Died	July 27, 1974(1974-07-27) (aged 65) México, D.F., México
Resting place	Pantheon Garden, México, D.F., Mexico
Occupations	Actor, choreographer, dancers, and director
Spouse	María Elena Velasco ​ (m. 1965)​
Children	Ivan Lipkies Ivette Lipkies Goretti Lipkies

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 Meriche was married to María Elena Velasco "La India María". Their children are producer-director Iván Lipkies, writer-actress Ivette “Goretti” Lipkies

References

• Wilt, David E. (October 1997). The Mexican Film Bulletin. 4 (3). {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

External links

• Julián de Meriche at IMDb