Back to peopleJuano HernándezKnown forActingBornJuly 19, 1896DiedJuly 17, 1970Place of birthSan Juan, Puerto RicoBiographyLife and careerAn Afro-Puerto Rican stage and film actor who was a pioneer in the African American film industry.Filmography4 filmsAll4Acting4They Call Me Mister Tibbs!1970as Mealie WilliamsonThe Pawnbroker1965as Mr. SmithSergeant Rutledge1960as Sgt. Matthew Luke SkidmoreKiss Me Deadly1955as Eddie Yeager