Fernando Poe
- Acting
- November 27, 1916
- October 23, 1951
Biography
Allan Fernando Reyes Poe (November 27, 1916 – October 23, 1951) was a Filipino actor and film director during the early era of cinema in the Philippines. Poe was the father of Fernando Poe Jr., who later became a prominent actor and film industry icon. Prior to his son's rise to fame, he was known as Fernando Poe; he was later referred to as Fernando Poe Sr. to distinguish him from his son. He directed the first Darna film in 1951 before he died in the same year. As a leading man, he was often cast opposite Mona Lisa. He died because of Rabies.
Known for
Filmography
- Salamat sa Alaala · Self
- Darna · Director
- The 13th Sultan
- A La Viva!
- Ali Mudin · Director
- Carmencita Mia
- Forbidden Women · Prince Singor
- Sorry Na Lang · Executive producer
- Milyonaryng Hampas-Lupa · Director
- Hagibis · Hagibis, Director
- Awit ni Palaris · Palaris, Producer
- Dugo at Bayan · Story, Producer
- The Dawn of Freedom · Captain Gomez
- Tatlong Maria · Andres Diwa
- Dilim at Liwanag
- Biyak na Bato
- Hanggang Langit
- Giliw Ko · Jose
- Leron Leron Sinta
- Zamboanga · Danao
- Bakas ng Kalansay
- Minda Mora
- Palaris