Cesar Romero

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Characters played by Cesar Romero

Joker (archive footage) — The Flash (2023)

Archival footage of Gotham's clown prince.

Duke Santos — Ocean's Eleven (1960)

Duke Santos is a reformed mobster who offers to recover the casino bosses' money for a percentage, initially assuming the robbery was a Mafia operation. After learning about Anthony Bergdorf and Jimmy Foster's unexpected presence in Las Vegas, he identifies the gang, confronts them, and demands half of their take.

The Joker — Batman (1966)

A notorious Gotham crime boss and key member of the United Underworld. He participates in the coordinated plot to capture Commodore Schmidlapp and later the international Security Council, leveraging chaos and criminal networks.

Marquis Henri de Labordere — Vera Cruz (1954)

A French marquis who recruits Benjamin Trane and Joe Erin to serve Emperor Maximilian, Henri de Labordere helps organize the escort mission for Countess Marie Duvarre. He secretly overhears the men's plan to divide the gold and ultimately succeeds in getting the treasure to Veracruz.

Chris Jorgenson — The Thin Man (1934)

Witness or associate encountered during investigations.

J.J. "Shep" Morrison — Tall, Dark and Handsome (1941)

Chicago mob boss known as a brutal killer who has actually never killed anyone. He poses as a widowed banker to court Judy Miller, hires her as a babysitter and nightclub vocalist, and secures a cease-fire with a rival before winning her marriage proposal.

Ram Dass — The Little Princess (1939)

A servant working for Lord Wickham who forms a compassionate friendship with Sara after she is demoted to servant status. He secretly provides her with essential supplies like blankets and food, which Miss Minchin mistakenly believes are stolen, leading to Sara's confinement.

A.J. Arno — Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972)

A recently released criminal and college mortgage holder who seeks to exploit the institution for an illegal gambling operation.

Fred Rhadini — Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939)

Magician and performer who hosts Chan at Treasure Island, involved in the Zodiac case.

Hernando Cortez — Captain from Castile (1947)

Hernando Cortez leads the expedition that Pedro De Vargas, Catana Perez, and Juan Garcia join in Cuba. He pursues conquest in Mexico, appoints Pedro to guard the gems, promotes him to captain, burns the ships, and later holds Pedro responsible for Diego De Silva's safety before sentencing him.

Count Mario — That Lady in Ermine (1948)

Mario is Angelina's husband, a baron she has known since childhood. He flees when Teglash's hussars threaten the castle on their wedding night, then returns disguised as a gypsy. Teglash spares him for his musical ability, but Mario runs off again when soldiers investigate and eventually leaves Angelina.

Charlie "Lucky" Luciano — A House Is Not a Home (1964)

Lucky is a mob boss for whom Frank Costigan becomes a top enforcer. Polly's expanding brothel business operates with Costigan's backing amid the criminal organization around Luciano. The district attorney moves against Luciano, accusing him of involvement with brothels, placing his organization within the law-enforcement pressure surrounding Polly's business.

Career Overview

Cesar Romero has 172 screen credits in a career dating back to 1933. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Cisco Kid (Cesar Romero) Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, Lost Continent, Tall, Dark and Handsome. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
172
Birth Date
1907-02-15
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q443585), public domain (CC0).