
Fernando Poe
Acting • Born 1916-11-27 – Died 1951-10-23
Biography
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. 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.
Filmography
21 credits
Forbidden Women
Movie • 1948
Prince Singor

The 13th Sultan
Movie • 1949

Tatlong Maria
Movie • 1944
Andres Diwa

Carmencita Mia
Movie • 1948

Hagibis
Movie • 1947
Hagibis

Zamboanga
Movie • 1937
Danao

A La Viva!
Movie • 1948

Milyonaryng Hampas-Lupa
Movie • 1947

Ali Mudin
Movie • 1948

Awit ni Palaris
Movie • 1946
Palaris

Hanggang Langit
Movie • 1939

Biyak na Bato
Movie • 1939

Minda Mora
Movie • 1929

Dilim at Liwanag
Movie • 1940

Dugo at Bayan
Movie • 1946

Leron Leron Sinta
Movie • 1939

Salamat sa Alaala
Movie • 2015
Self (archive footage)

Giliw Ko
Movie • 1939
Jose

The Dawn of Freedom
Movie • 1944
Captain Gomez

Bakas ng Kalansay
Movie • 1937

Palaris
Movie