I'm a lot older than most so I remember falling in love with this man long before Khan, who to me is still the best villain Star Trek ever produced! Hell he may be one of the more intelligently evil villains in any genre!
Mr. Montalban always showed class and style and after reading his contributions to furthering and creating opportunities for Latinos in the film industry I am more in awe of him. He did it quietly and with dignity, without rebel rousing or the self serving posturing of so many actor/activist today who don’t seem to accomplish anything but photo ops.
He led by example.
A devotedly religious man married to the same woman until her death in 2007, 63 years of marriage in an industry that appears to be famous for its disposable relationships they stood with few. Old world class and charm, courtly and gracious with a keen wit and sharp mind to go with his good looks.
Ahhhh…they don’t make them like this much anymore. Another childhood crush gone but held in my memory fondly.