Virgilio Teixeira, Portuguese actor (Return of the Seven, The Fall of the Roman Empire, El Cid). died he was, 93

Virgilio Delgado Teixeira  was a Portuguese film, television and stage actor, known for roles in both Portuguese and American films. He was known as a Portuguese "hearthrob" and a leading actor during the 1940s and 1950s.^[1]

(October 26, 1917 - December 5, 2010)

Teixeira was born in Funchal, Madeira, on October 26, 1917.^[1] He began his career in Portuguese and Spanish cinema before taking roles in Hollywood productions.^[1] Teixeira made his film debut in the 1943 film, Ave de Arribação.^[1] In 1948, Teixeira portrayed Julio, the love interest of Amalia Rodrigues's character, in Fado, História de uma Cantadeira, which was directed by Perdigão Queiroga.^[1] His later work in Portuguese film and television included A Mulher do Próximo in 1982 and the telenovela, Chuva na Areia, in 1984.^[1]
Teixeira's Hollywood credits included roles in Alexander the Great, Return of the Seven and Doctor Zhivago.^[1]
Additionally, Teixeira served as the first director of the Centro das Comunidades Madeirenses.^[1]
Virgilio Teixeira died in Funchal, Madeira, of respiratory problems on December 5, 2010, at the age of 93.^[1] He was survived by his wife, Vanda Teixeira.^[1] President of the Regional Government of Madeira Alberto João Jardim called Teixeira a "Great Madeiran" following his death.

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