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Pedro De Pool | |
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| Born | Pedro Valentín De Pool February 14, 1945 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, radio personality, television host |
| Years active | 1965–present |
Pedro Valentín De Pool (born February 14, 1945) is a Cuban radio personality, actor, and former television host. Since 2007, De Pool has been a part of the radio newscast team for Radio y Televisión Martí. In television, he is best remembered as the co-host of Sabado Gigante from 1986 until 1991.
Early life
De Pool was born and raised in Havana, Cuba. In 1960, at age 15, he moved to Miami, Florida and was drafted into the U.S. Army three years later.
Career
In 1986, De Pool joined the cast of the long-running variety show Sabado Gigante on Univision, co-hosting alongside Don Francisco and Rolando Barral. Barral left the show shortly afterwards and De Pool remained the only co-host until abruptly leaving in 1991, when he was replaced by Javier Romero.
Personal life
De Pool currently resides in Miami, Florida. He has two children, five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | La Virgen de la Calle | Juan | |
| 1985 | Invasion U.S.A. | uncredited role | |
| 1988 | Midnight Crossing | Captain Mendoza |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | American Playhouse | Emcee | Episode: "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf" |
| 1985 | Miami Vice | Jose Ruiz | Episode: "The Maze" |
| 1986–1991 | Sabado Gigante | Co-host | |
| 1988 | Clinton and Nadine | Adolfo | Television film |
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