Little Known Western actors ~ Rafael Corés

[These daily posts will cover little known actors or people that have appeared in more recent films and TV series. Various degrees of information that I was able to find will be given and anything that you can add would be appreciated.]

Rafael Corés Pastor was a Spanish supporting actor. Michael Ferguson found he was born in Madrid in 1917 and was still living in 2008. His career developed between the 1950s and 1980s. His presence in Spanish cinema of the time was remarkable, participating in numerous films that covered genres as diverse as comedy, drama and suspense. His versatility as an interpreter allowed him to adapt to the different film genres during those years. Cores was also known by the nickname ‘Perecito’ and appeared in around 50 films from 1948 to 1985.

Like so many actors of the time little biographical information is available on him including any dates of birth or death.

Rafael appeared in four Spaghetti westerns: “El Zorro cabalga otra vez” (Behind the Mask of Zorro) in 1965 as the governor’s aide, “El secreto del capitán O'Hara” (The Secret of Captain O’Hara) in 1968 as Captain Hoover, “Su le mani, cadavere! Sei in arresto” (Raise Your Hands, Dead Man, You're Under Arrest) as Porter and as Alex in “Si quieres vivir... dispara” (If You Shoot... You Live!) in 1974. He also appeared in the 1950 Spanish bandit film "El rey de Sierra Morena".

CORES, Rafael (aka Rafael Cores 'Perecito', Rafael Kores) (Rafael Corés Pastor) [1917, Madrid, Madrid, Spain -     ] – theater, film, TV, voice actor.

Behind the Mask of Zorro – 1965 (Governor’s aide)

The Secret of Captain O'Hara – 1968 (Captain Hoover)

Raise Your Hands, Dead Man, You're Under Arrest – 1971 (Porter)

If You Shoot... You Live! – 1974 (Alex)