Jorge Negrete

Actors · Musicians

Mexican actor and singer (1911-1953)

About Jorge Negrete

Jorge Alberto Negrete Moreno (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxoɾxe neˈɣɾete]; 30 November 1911 – 5 December 1953) was a Mexican singer and actor, specialized in the musical genre of ranchera. His posthumous album "Fiesta Mexicana Volumen II" has been ranked No. 163 by critics on their list of the greatest Latin albums of all time.

Quick facts

Known for: Essential Classics, Vol. 165: Jorge Negrete, Jorge Negrete, Grandes Canciones (Remastered)
Born: 1911-11-30
Died: 1953-12-05
Artist type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: Guanajuato
Associated area: Mexico
Active period: 1911-11-30 – 1953-12-05
Genres: latin, ranchera
Music tags: latin, ranchera