José Ferrer

Sir José Vicente Ferrer de Otero y Cintrón (born January 8, 1912, died January 26, 1992) was a Puerto Rican actor and director. He achieved early success on Broadway and won an **Academy Award for Best Actor** for his role in *Cyrano de Bergerac* (1950), becoming the first Hispanic actor to win in that category. Ferrer starred in numerous films and stage productions, showcasing his versatility. He also directed several films and plays throughout his career.

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