
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."

Occhio privato sul nuovo mondo
Documentary • 1970 January

Hedy
Fantasy, Drama, Comedy • 1966 March

Escape From Rented Island: The Lost Paradise of Jack Smith
Documentary • 2017 January

Jungle Island
• 1967 January

Face
• 1969 April

Camp
• 1965 November

Ari and Mario
Comedy • 1966 July

Satisfaction
• 1966 March

The Gypsy's Ball
• 1969 January