From ‘Star Trek’ to ‘Spy Kids’: 5 Movies Starring Mexican Actor Ricardo Montalbán You Can Stream at Home

Best known for the role of Mr. Roarke on the 1970s TV series Fantasy Island (now being remade), Mexican actor Ricardo Montalbán had a wide-ranging film career as well. Despite getting his first leading role in a 1941 soundie film titled He’s a Latin from Staten Island, Montalbán didn’t rise to stardom on this side of the border until close to a decade later. And that was after starring in a slew of Mexican films first. But with the success of the Esther Williams musicals he co-starred in around the late 40s, he eventually became one of the most celebrated Mexican actors of his generation.

Whether playing iconic Star Trek villains or brooding leading men, Montalbán managed to have a longrunning career well into the turn of the century. His last role was a part in American Dad in 2009. Find five of his most famous big screen performances below—all of which you can stream at home!