Who Is Your Favorite Zorro?

 WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE ZORRO?

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1. Guy Williams

2. Duncan Regehr

3. Christian Meier

4. Anthony Hopkins

5. Henry Darrow

6. Antonio Banderas

7. Tyrone Power

8. Frank Langella

9. Douglas Fairbanks, Sr.

10. Alain Delon

11. George Hamilton

Henry Darrow Dead at 87

 

Henry Darrow passed away on March 14, 2021. He was 87. Henry's career spanned sixty years. He will be best remembered as Manolio Montoya on the television western series The High Chaparral. The series five-year run made Darrow a household name and launched him into stardom. He would go on to appear in hundreds of TV series and films. Fans will also remember Henry as the loveable Don Alejandro de la Vega on the 1990s Family Channel series Zorro. His appearance opposite Duncan Regehr endeared him to millions of viewers around the globe. 

Henry's life was chronicled in the book Henry Darrow Lightning in the Bottle authored by Henry and his friend Jan Pippins. The book gives an intimate look at the life and career of the trailblazer Latino actor. 

Henry Darrow will be remembered as the only actor to hold the distinction of playing Zorro in three different Hollywood television series - The New Adventures of Zorro (1981), Zorro and Son (1983), and Zorro (1994) in the episode Like Father, Like Son. Henry also holds the distinction of being the only of play the father of Zorro in two different series: Zorro and Son (1983) and Zorro (1991-93). He is also the first Latino actor to play Zorro in a Hollywood production. 

Henry Darrow was an actor, beloved husband, and a dear friend to many. He was always gracious and more than generous with his time. He was funny, loveable, and kind. Adored and loved by thousands, he will be missed. But not forgotten. Goodbye, Henry. Thank you for bringing us so many smiles and great times and good memories over the many years. 

Henry Darrow 2017 Interview

Mike Radich interviews Emmy award winning actor Henry Darrow, the only man to play Zorro in 3 different series. Henry played Zorro in the Disney series Zorro and Son, voiced the role of Zorro in the animated series The New Adventures of Zorro and played Don Alejandro de la Vega in the 1990s New World Zorro series. Henry donned the mask in the episode Like Father, Like Son. He's the first Latino to play the masked hero in a major U.S.production.
https://youtu.be/HBSuAfzHl1w

Zorro At the Cincinnati Nostalgia Expo - May 16 and 17, 2014

Antonio Banderas, Alain Delon, Douglas Fairbanks, Henry Darrow, Christian Meier, Fernando Lupiz, Guy Williams, Duncan Regehr, and Tyrone Power

The 2014 Nostalgia Expo in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 16 and 17 will feature a 1 hour presentation on all things Zorro: Pulps, Radio Dramas, TV series, Movies, etc. There will also be a 30 minute live onstage Zorro radio drama reenactment. Catch all the history and news of the latest developments in the world of Zorro. Be sure to make your plans to be there.

For more information go to http://nostalgiaexpo.org

*Pictured: Antonio Banderas, Alain Delon, Douglas Fairbanks, Henry Darrow, Christian Meier, Fernando Lupiz, Guy Williams, Duncan Regehr, and Tyrone Power.

Duncan Regehr and Henry Darrow interview on CelebritySpotlight

Hear Duncan Regehr and Henry Darrow on the CelebritySpotlight radio show talk about their time in Spain filming the New World Zorro television series. These two wonderful stars give an fun, insightful behind the scenes look at the show they starred on.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/celebrityspotlight/2014/02/20/celebrity-spotlight-episode-one--with-henry-darrow-and-duncan-regehr

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Three Zorros at the Memphis Film Festival

Duncan Regehr, Henry Darrow and Guy Williams Jr - Three Zorros

A rare meeting of the blades took place today with Duncan Regehr (New World Zorro), Henry Darrow (Zorro and Son/New World Zorro), and Guy Williams Jr. (real life son of Disney Zorro Guy Williams) participating in a great panel discussion at the Memphis Film Festival. 

*Photo by Pam Brooks

Duncan Regehr and Guy Williams Jr. To Appear At Memphis Film Festival

Guy Williams Jr and Duncan Regehr - Zorro

Guy Williams Jr., son of Guy Williams the star of the late 50s Disney Zorro television series, and Duncan Regehr, star of the early 90s Zorro television series will appear at the Memphis Film Festival June 13-15, 2013. Also appearing will be Henry Darrow who starred in 3 different Zorro series.

Henry Darrow - Zorro

 For more information on the Memphis Film Festival visit their official website.

Henry Darrow Interview on Beach Life Style Radio

G.J. Reynolds and Neil Haley interview Henry Darrow on Beach Life Style Radio. Hear Henry talk about his life and career in his most recent interview.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/beachlifestyle/2013/03/11/beachlifestyle-radio-3513

Henry Darrow Lightning in the Bottle

Henry Darrow, he isn't just a Latino success story. He's a human success story. You can read about this fine man and wonderful actor in his new autobiography "Henry Darrow: Lightning in the Bottle." You'll be entertained from the book's opening page to it's closing paragraph as you learn of Henry's meager beginnings as a boy growing up in New York and Puerto Rico to his rise to prominence in the role of Manolito Montoya in the western TV series The High Chaparral. Trace Henry's career as the only actor to ever play the role of Zorro in three different series to his hundreds of appearances on a variety of television series. The various stories, reflections and anecdotes by Henry and numerous Hollywood celebrities will make you laugh and smile so much you won't want to put the book down. Pick up your copy of "Henry Darrow: Lightning in the Bottle" today. It's available on Amazon.com in paperback and kindle. Autographed editions can be obtained through the Henry Darrow Book website. Also be sure to check out Henry Darrow's Facebook page for updates and information.

If you'd like to meet Henry Darrow in person he'll be at The High Chaparral Reunion at Old Tucson Studios - March 22-24, 2013 in Tucson, Arizona.


For more information on The High Chaparral Reunion go to their Facebook page or website.

Celebrity Spotlight

Be sure to check out Celebrity Spotlight for more on Zorro actors Duncan Regehr and Henry Darrow as well as other actors, movies, and artists.

http://celebrityspotlightsocialmedia.blogspot.com/

The Wonderful World of Zorro

SWASHBUCKLING Adventure, action and romance abounds in 19th century Spanish California as Zorro fights the injustice and tyranny of oppressive and corrupt government officials in Los Angeles.  Excitement awaits in the wonderful world of Zorro. Relive it now or experience it for the first time in...

Walt Disney Zorro starring Guy Williams, George J. Lewis, Henry Calvin, Britt Lomond, Don Diamond, and Gene Sheldon.. 

The Mark of Zorro (1940) starring Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell and Basil Rathbone.

The Mask of Zorro starring Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Zorro (1990) starring Duncan Regehr, Patrice Martinez, Henry Darrow, Michael Tylo, John Hertzler, and Juan Diego Botto.

The Mark of Zorro - Radio Drama starring Val Kilmer, Ruth Livier, Meshach Taylor, Armin Shimerman, and Elizabeth Peña.

Zorro and the Pirate Raiders - Radio Drama starring Kevin Cirone, Shonna McEachern, Hugh Metzler, J.T. Turner, Sam Donato, Joseph Zamperelli Jr., and Dan Powell.

Zorro Rides Again - Radio Drama starring Kevin Cirone, Jeremy Benson, Shonna McEachern, Shana Dirk, Sam Donato, and Hugh Metzler.

Dynamite Comics Zorro Series

Also be sure to check out the book by the only actor to play the role of Zorro in three different series - Henry Darrow.