Raúl Rafael Juliá y Arcelay (March 9, 1940 – October 24, 1994) was a Puerto Rican actor who received international recognition. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he took an interest in acting while still in school and pursued the career upon completion of his studies. After performing locally for some time, he was convinced by entertainment personality Orson Bean to move and work in New York City. Juliá, who had been bilingual since his childhood, soon gained interest in Broadway and Off-Broadway plays. He took over the role of Orson in the Off-Broadway hit Your Own Thing, a rock musical updating of Twelfth Night. He performed in mobile projects, including the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater.
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Raúl Rafael Carlos Juliá y Arcelay 9 March 1940 Floral Park, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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24 October 1994 (aged 54) North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, Nassau County, New York, USA
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Zodiac | Pisces |
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