BERISTÁIN, LUIS

(1918 or '19? -1962)

handsome leading man of the 1940s who moved into more mature roles in the '50s. Born in Mexico City, Beristáin was an accountant before he turned to acting. He made his film debut in La selva de fuego ('45). Beristáin also worked frequently on TV and in the theater; died of a heart attack. He was married three times; his son Arturo (c.f.) later became an actor.