Pedro Armendáriz Bohr (April 6, 1940 – December 26, 2011) was a Mexican actor. The son of actor Pedro Armendáriz, he had an extensive career in both Mexican and American films, appearing in over 200 productions between the 1960s and the 2010s. He was a two-time Ariel Award winner, Best Actor for Mina, Wind of Freedom (1977) and Best Supporting Actor for Herod's Law (1999).
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Early life and education
Armendáriz was born in Mexico City to Mexican-American actor Pedro Armendáriz and actress Carmelita Bohr (known professionally as 'Carmelita Pardo'). He initially had no interest in acting, and studied architecture at the Universidad Iberoamericana. He assisted Pedro Ramírez Vázquez in constructing the National Museum of Anthropology. Unable to find work thereafter, he took up acting at the encouragement of his friend, director Arturo Ripstein.
Career
Armendáriz established himself working with Mexican directors Julián Pastor, Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, and Arturo Ripstein. He won two Ariel Awards (out of seven total nominations), Best Actor for Mina, Wind of Freedom (1977) and Best Supporting Actor for Herod's Law (1999).
