Astol, Lalo, 1902-

San Antonio, Texas, actor and Spanish-language radio and television personality Lalo Astol was born Leonardo Garcia Astol on Dec. 2, 1902, in Matamoros, Coahuila, Mexico. He was the son and grandson of travelling actors. He began his career on stage in Mexico as a child, and performed in Mexico and South Texas in the theatrical companies of Socorro Astol, Leonardo F. Garcia, Manuel Cotera, and others. Astol began his radio career in 1940. He wrote, directed, and performed in many radio and television programs in San Antonio, including many on KCOR--the Spanish-language station started by Raul Cortez in 1946--and on KCOR-TV.

From the guide to the Lalo Astol Papers BENSON-MS ASTOL, LALO. 22753925., 1879-1982 (bulk 1910-1972), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Actor, Spanish-language radio and television personality in San Antonio, Texas.

Full name Leonardo García Astol, born Dec. 2, 1902, in Matamoros, Coahuila, Mexico, son and grandson of travelling actors. Began career on stage in Mexico as a child; performed in Mexico and South Texas in theatrical companies of Socorro Astol, Leonardo F. García, Manuel Cotera and others. Began his radio career in 1940. Wrote, directed and performed in many radio and television programs in San Antonio, including many on KCOR, Spanish-language station started by Raul Cortez in 1946, and on KCOR-TV.

From the description of Lalo Astol collection, 1879-1982, (bulk) 1910-1972. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 22753925