Cesar Romero
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Romero at his home in Los Angeles, California in 1973
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| Born |
Cesar Julio Romero Jr. February 15, 1907 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 1994 (aged 86) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Bronchitis and pneumonia |
| Resting place | Inglewood Park Cemetery |
| Other names | Butch The Latin from Manhattan Cesar Julio Romero Jr. Cesar Julio Romero Cesar Romero Jr. |
| Alma mater | Collegiate School |
| Occupation | Actor, singer, dancer, voice artist, comedian |
| Years active | 1933–1992 |
Cesar Julio Romero Jr. (February 15, 1907 – January 1, 1994) was an American actor, singer, dancer, voice artist, and comedian who was active in film, radio, and television for almost 60 years.
His wide range of screen roles included Latin lovers, historical figures in costume dramas, characters in light domestic comedies, and as the Joker in the Batman television series, which was included in TV Guide's 2013 list of The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time.
Cesar Julio Romero Jr. was born in New York City on February 15, 1907, Cesar Julio Romero Sr. and Maria Mantilla. His mother was said to be the biological daughter of Cuban national hero José Martí. His father was born in Barcelona, Spain and emigrated to the United States in 1888, where he was an expert merchant in commercial business. His mother was a concert singer. He grew up in Bradley Beach, New Jersey, and was educated at Bradley Beach Elementary School, Asbury Park High School, the Collegiate School, and the Riverdale Country Day School. However, that lifestyle changed dramatically when his parents lost their sugar import business and suffered losses in the Stock Market Crash of 1929. Romero's Hollywood earnings allowed him to support his large family, all of whom followed him to the American West Coast years later. Romero lived on and off with various family members (especially his sister) for the rest of his life.
On October 12, 1942, he voluntarily enlisted in the United States Coast Guard as an apprentice seaman and served in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He reported aboard the Coast Guard-manned assault transport USS Cavalier in November 1943. According to a press release from the period, Romero saw action during the invasions of Tinian and Saipan. The same article mentioned that he preferred to be a regular part of the crew and was eventually promoted to the rating of Chief Boatswain's Mate.
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