Portrait of Abel Fernandez

Abel Fernandez

Bio: Tall, handsome, cool, and intimidating, Native Latino American paratrooper, professional boxer, and character actor. Was of Yaqui Native Mexican descent, and possibly more tribes
Born: Mon, Jul 14 1930
Birthplace: East Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Tue, May 03 2016
Abel Fernandez is 85 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Buster's Bedroom
Buster's Bedroom
Abel Fernandez was 60 in Buster's Bedroom
Movie Released: Thu, May 09 1991
Poster of Quicksilver
Quicksilver
Abel Fernandez was 55 in Quicksilver as 'Guyamo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of Topaz
Topaz
Abel Fernandez was 39 in Topaz as 'Cuban Guerrilla Fighter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1969
Poster of Madigan
Madigan
Abel Fernandez was 37 in Madigan as 'Detective Rodriguez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1968
Poster of Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round
Abel Fernandez was 36 in Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round as 'Aztec Airlines Attendant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1966
Poster of Apache Uprising
Apache Uprising
Abel Fernandez was 35 in Apache Uprising as 'Young Apache Chief'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 29 1965
Poster of Rio Conchos
Rio Conchos
Abel Fernandez was 34 in Rio Conchos as 'Mexican at Corral (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1964
Poster of Alcatraz Express
Alcatraz Express
Abel Fernandez was 30 in Alcatraz Express as 'William Youngfellow (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 05 1961
Poster of Pork Chop Hill
Pork Chop Hill
Abel Fernandez was 28 in Pork Chop Hill as 'Kindley'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1959
Poster of The Scarface Mob
The Scarface Mob
Abel Fernandez was 28 in The Scarface Mob
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1959
Poster of Decision at Sundown
Decision at Sundown
Abel Fernandez was 27 in Decision at Sundown as 'Pete (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 10 1957
Poster of The Tijuana Story
The Tijuana Story
Abel Fernandez was 27 in The Tijuana Story
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1957
Poster of The Last Wagon
The Last Wagon
Abel Fernandez was 26 in The Last Wagon
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1956
Poster of The Harder They Fall
The Harder They Fall
Abel Fernandez was 25 in The Harder They Fall as 'Chief Firebird (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 08 1956
Poster of Fort Yuma
Fort Yuma
Abel Fernandez was 25 in Fort Yuma as 'Mangas'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 04 1955
Poster of Devil Goddess
Devil Goddess
Abel Fernandez was 25 in Devil Goddess as 'Teinusi (as Abel M. Fernandez)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1955
Poster of Many Rivers to Cross
Many Rivers to Cross
Abel Fernandez was 24 in Many Rivers to Cross as 'Slangoh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1955
Poster of Rose Marie
Rose Marie
Abel Fernandez was 23 in Rose Marie as 'Indian warrior'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1954

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Marcus Welby, M.D.
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Abel Fernandez was 39+ in Marcus Welby, M.D. as 'Angelo Rodrigues'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of The Time Tunnel
The Time Tunnel
Abel Fernandez was 36+ in The Time Tunnel as 'Bowman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 1966
Poster of Batman
Batman
Abel Fernandez was 35+ in Batman as 'Thug'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1966
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Abel Fernandez was 34+ in Daniel Boone as 'Warrior, Bear Paw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of The Barbara Stanwyck Show
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
Abel Fernandez was 30+ in The Barbara Stanwyck Show as 'Tom Tall Bear'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1960
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Abel Fernandez was 29+ in The Untouchables as 'William Youngfellow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Abel Fernandez was 29+ in Bonanza as 'Lean Knife'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of The Troubleshooters
The Troubleshooters
Abel Fernandez was 29+ in The Troubleshooters as 'O'Riley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 11 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Abel Fernandez was 28+ in 77 Sunset Strip as 'Officer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Abel Fernandez was 28+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse as 'William Youngfellow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of The Texan
The Texan
Abel Fernandez was 28+ in The Texan as 'Juan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1958
Poster of Steve Canyon
Steve Canyon
Abel Fernandez was 28+ in Steve Canyon as 'Airman Abel Featherstone, Sgt. Abel Featherstone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1958
Poster of Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Abel Fernandez was 27+ in Wagon Train as 'Tonino (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1957
Poster of The 20th Century Fox Hour
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Abel Fernandez was 25+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour as 'Indian Chief (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
Abel Fernandez was 25+ in Cheyenne as 'Abel - Cowhand (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Abel Fernandez was 25+ in Gunsmoke as 'Little Wolf, Indian, Nate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Abel Fernandez was 24+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Kiasax'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
Abel Fernandez was 24+ in The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin as 'O-Ye-Tza'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 15 1954
Poster of Lassie
Lassie
Abel Fernandez was 24+ in Lassie as 'Grady'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1954