Rafael Campos was an American actor known for his roles in films and television series spanning several decades. His notable works include "Blackboard Jungle," "Dino," "The Light in the Forest," "Slumber Party '57," "The Astro-Zombies," "McMillan and Wife," "Centennial," and "V." He was briefly married to blues singer Dinah Washington.
May 13, 1936: Rafael Campos' Birth
Rafael Campos was born on May 13, 1936. He was an American actor known for his roles in various films and TV shows.
1949: Moved to the United States
In 1949, Rafael Campos moved from the Dominican Republic to the United States.
1955: Blackboard Jungle film debut
In 1955, Rafael Campos debuted in "Blackboard Jungle". He was an American actor known for his roles in various films and TV shows.
1955: Starred in Blackboard Jungle and Trial
In 1955, Rafael Campos starred alongside Glenn Ford in "Blackboard Jungle", thanks to director Richard Brooks. That same year, he reunited with Glenn Ford in "Trial", playing a Chicano teenager wrongfully accused of murder.
1957: Rafael Campos in Dino
In 1957, Rafael Campos appeared in "Dino". He was an American actor known for his roles in various films and TV shows.
1958: Rafael Campos in The Light in the Forest
In 1958, Rafael Campos appeared in "The Light in the Forest". He was an American actor known for his roles in various films and TV shows.
1961: Married Dinah Washington
In 1961, Rafael Campos married blues singer Dinah Washington. Jet magazine also published a photo of Washington embracing both Campos and her ex-husband, Eddie Chamblee.
1962: Appeared on Alfred Hitchcock Presents
In 1962, Rafael Campos appeared in an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, titled "The Big Score."
1962: Divorced Dinah Washington
In 1962, Rafael Campos divorced Dinah Washington after being married for a short period.
October 8, 1966: Appeared on Gunsmoke
On October 8, 1966, Rafael Campos played a young soldier in Season 12, Episode 4 of "Gunsmoke", titled "The Mission".
1968: Rafael Campos in The Astro-Zombies
In 1968, Rafael Campos appeared in "The Astro-Zombies". He was an American actor known for his roles in various films and TV shows.
1973: Rafael Campos in McMillan and Wife
In 1973, Rafael Campos appeared in "McMillan and Wife". He was an American actor known for his roles in various films and TV shows.
1976: Rafael Campos in Slumber Party '57
In 1976, Rafael Campos appeared in "Slumber Party '57". He was an American actor known for his roles in various films and TV shows.
1977: Recurring role in Rhoda
From 1977 to 1978, Rafael Campos had a recurring role as Ramon Diaz Jr. in the series "Rhoda."
1978: Recurring role in Rhoda
From 1977 to 1978, Rafael Campos had a recurring role as Ramon Diaz Jr. in the series "Rhoda."
1978: Rafael Campos in Centennial
In 1978, Rafael Campos appeared in "Centennial". He was an American actor known for his roles in various films and TV shows.
1983: Rafael Campos in V
In 1983, Rafael Campos appeared in "V". He was an American actor known for his roles in various films and TV shows.
December 1984: Entered hospital due to stomach cancer
In December 1984, Rafael Campos, diagnosed with stomach cancer, entered the Motion Picture and Television Hospital in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.
July 9, 1985: Rafael Campos' Death
Rafael Campos died on July 9, 1985. He was an American actor known for his roles in various films and TV shows.
1986: Last credited film role in The Return of Josey Wales
In 1986, Rafael Campos played Chato in "The Return of Josey Wales", possibly his last credited film role.
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