ACEVES CASTAÑEDA, LUIS

(1913-1973)

stocky Aguascalientes-born character actor with a demented grin, often cast in villainous roles, such as mad scientist "Dr. Krupp" in the "Aztec Mummy" series. He was also notable in "serious films," including five for director Luis Buñuel, such asAbismos de pasión('54), andSubida al cielo(1952 - for which he received an Ariel nomination as Best Male Co-Star). Won the Best Supporting Actor Ariel forSentenciado a muerte('50). Lost an eye while making a film in the early '60s. Castañeda was also a talented professional painter.