Actor / Actress
Actor / Actress
Leopoldo Ganal Salcedo Sr. (March 12, 1912 – June 11, 1998) was a Filipino film actor dubbed as "The Great Profile" who specialized in portraying dramatic heroes.
In 1950, Salcedo formed his own production company, Leopoldo Salcedo Productions, which produced such films as Dalawang Bandila (1950), Talampasan (1953), and Highway 54 (1953). Many of Salcedo's post-war choices in roles tended towards socially relevant dramas. He had intended to produce a film on the life of the Hukbalahap leader Luis Taruc. Films such as Bisig ng Manggagawa (1951) and Batong Buhay (Sa Central Luzon) (1950) dealt with labor and agrarian strife.
Leopoldo Salcedo is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 13 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Sakay (1993), Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro (1988), Mga Lihim ng Kalapati (1987), Ang Leon at ang Kuting (1980), Once a Moth (1976), Bimbo (1969), The Raiders of Leyte Gulf (1963), Sandra (1959). The recorded credits span 1939 to 1993, including 13 movies and 0 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.