Juan de la Cruz was a Danish actor and singer of Spanish descent who appeared in Hollywood films from the 1910s through the 1950s.[1]
Juan de la Cruz | |
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Born | Juan de la Cruz de Morety June 4, 1881 Copenhagen, Denmark |
Died | November 12, 1953 (aged 62) Orange County, California, USA |
Education | Copenhagen College |
Occupation | Actor |
Spouse(s) | Vera Eyton (div.) |
Juan was born in Copenhagen to Alexander Philomeno de la Cruz de Morety and Marie Grishauge Jepson. He attended Copenhagen College and then studied music at the Royal Opera House.[2][3]
Originally a singer and stage actor in his native Copenhagen, de la Cruz moved to Hollywood around 1912.[4] He was reportedly of noble descent, and was referred to in books published at the time as Count de Morety.[1]
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