Juano Hernández
Juano Hernández (July 19, 1896 – July 17, 1970) was a Puerto Rican stage and film actor of African descent who was a pioneer in the African American film industry. He made his debut in an Oscar Micheaux film, The Girl from Chicago, which was directed at black audiences. Hernández also performed in a series of dramatic roles in mainstream Hollywood movies. His participation in the film Intruder in the Dust earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination for "New Star of the Year". Upon his semi-retirement, he returned to Puerto Rico, his homeland, where he intended to make a film based on the life of Sixto Escobar.
Personal facts
| Birth date | July 19, 1896 |
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| Birth name | Huano G. Hernández |
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| Date of death | July 17, 1970 |
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