Fernando Poe Sr.

Fernando Poe Sr.
Born
Allan Fernando Pou y Reyes

(1916-11-27)November 27, 1916
DiedOctober 23, 1951(1951-10-23) (aged 34)
Manila, Philippines
Resting placeManila North Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines
Other namesAllan F. Poe, Fernando Reyes Poe, Fernando Poe Sr.
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines (BS)
Philippine Dental College (MD)
Occupation(s)Actor, director, producer, writer
Years active1935–1951
Spouses
Paulita Gomez
(m. 1936)
Elizabeth Kelley
(m. 1940)
Children7, including Ronald Allan, Andy and Conrad
RelativesGrace 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.