
Mario Montez
- Date of Birth: 1935-07-20
- Date of Death: 2013-09-26
- Place of Birth: Ponce, Puerto Rico
Biography
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... 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 films Flaming Creatures and Normal Love. Montez also stars in the Ron Rice film, Chumlum, made in 1964. Mario Montez, was "a staple in the New York underground scene of the 1960s and ’70s."

Ari and Mario
Comedy • 1966 July

Hedy
Fantasy, Drama, Comedy • 1966 March

Reel Six: Charles Ludlam’s Grand Tarot
Documentary • 1987 January

The Gypsy's Ball
• 1969 January

Harlot
• 1965 January

More Milk, Yvette
• 1966 February

Satisfaction
• 1966 March

Occhio privato sul nuovo mondo
Documentary • 1970 January

Face
• 1969 April