by Hans J. Wollstein
biography
Mexican-born Esteban "Steve" Clemente (sometimes spelled Clemento) became a victim of Hollywood xenophobia. One of the screen's more perfidious villains -- and one of its best scene stealers -- Clemente would have been handsome had it not been for that trademark sneer considered essential for playing "greasers" and "half-breeds." Onscreen from the 1910s, Clemente's villainy continued well into the sound era and he is perhaps best remembered today for playing the witch doctor in King Kong (1933). The veteran screen villain's death was attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage.
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Valley of the Sun
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1942 | |||
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Stagecoach
Actor |
1939 | |||
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Hills of Old Wyoming
Actor |
1937 | |||
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It Happened Out West
Actor |
1937 | |||
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Kid Millions
Actor |
1934 | |||
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Murder in the Museum
Actor |
1934 | |||
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The Fighting Ranger
Actor |
1934 | |||
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Viva Villa!
Actor |
1934 | |||
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King of the Arena
Actor |
1933 | |||
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Son of Kong
Actor |
1933 | |||
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The Most Dangerous Game
Actor |
1932 | |||
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The Temptress
Actor |
1926 | |||
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Two-Fisted Jefferson
Actor |
1922 | |||
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Hell Bent
Actor |
1918 | |||
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Scarlet Drop
Actor |
1918 | |||
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Secret Man
Actor |
1917 |
