Fernando Poe Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Allan Fernando Pou y Reyes November 27, 1916 |
| Died | October 23, 1951 (aged 34) Manila, Philippines |
| Resting place | Manila North Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | Allan F. Poe, Fernando Reyes Poe, Fernando Poe Sr. |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines (BS) Philippine Dental College (MD) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, producer, writer |
| Years active | 1935–1951 |
| Spouses | Paulita Gomez (m. 1936)Elizabeth Kelley (m. 1940) |
| Children | 7, including Ronald Allan, Andy and Conrad |
| Relatives | Grace Poe ( adoptive granddaughter) Lovi Poe (granddaughter) |
Allan Fernando Reyes Poe (November 27, 1916 – October 23, 1951) was a Filipino actor and film director during the early era of cinema in the Philippines.
Poe was the father of Fernando Poe Jr., who later became a prominent actor and film industry icon. Prior to his son's rise to fame, he was known as Fernando Poe; he was later referred to as Fernando Poe Sr. to distinguish him from his son.[1][2][3] He directed the first Darna film in 1951 before he died in the same year. As a leading man, he was often cast opposite Mona Lisa. He died because of Rabies.