Mario Montez
René Rivera, (July 20, 1935 – September 26, 2013), known professionally as Mario Montez, was one of the Warhol superstars, appearing in thirteen of Andy Warhol's underground films from 1964 to 1966. He took his name as a male homage to the actress Maria Montez, an important gay icon in the fifties and sixties. Before appearing in Warhol's films, he appeared in Jack Smith's important underground...
René Rivera, (July 20, 1935 – September 26, 2013), known professionally as Mario Montez, was one of the Warhol superstars, appearing in thirteen of Andy Warhol's underground films from 1964 to 1966. He took his name as a male homage to the actress Maria Montez, an important gay icon in the fifties and sixties. Before appearing in Warhol's films, he appeared in Jack Smith's important underground...
Known For
Cast Credits
The Gypsy's Ball
as wicked gypsy
Lupe
as Lupe Velez
Chelsea Girls
as Transvestite
Hedy
as Hedy Lamarr
More Milk, Yvette
as Lana Turner
Normal Love
as Mermaid
Harlot
as Harlot
Mario Banana II
as Mario
Flaming Creatures
as The Spanish Girl