Soler, Fernando

(1896-1979)

   the eldest of the Soler brothers, Fernando Soler was an actor (over 100 films), director (22 films), screenwriter, and producer. His acting roles ranged from dramatic leads to jovial comedy parts. His most familiar character was a gruff older man whose stern exterior (usually) cloaked a heart of gold, although he also frequently portrayed frisky (in comedies) or tragic (in dramas) older men in love with younger women. Soler, who was married to actress Sagra del Río, won the Best Actor Ariel for No desearás la mujer de tu hijo, and was also nominated for El grito de la carne.