Lita Baron (born Isabel Castro; August 11, 1923 – December 16, 2015) was a Spanish-born American actress and singer who appeared in movies and television shows for over 30 years.
Early life Baron was born Isabel Castro in Almería, Spain, on August 11, 1923, and emigrated to the United States with her family in 1928. Her parents were Pedro and Francesca Castro.
After moving, the family lived in River Rouge, Michigan, where she attended River Rouge High School.
Career Baron started her career in show business as a singer and dancer with Xavier Cugat's orchestra. Billed as Isabelita, she also had her own act in nightclubs in Hollywood.
Starting in 1944, she appeared in several Hollywood films and television series. Her last screen role came in the 1979 film Bitter Heritage, in which her then ex-husband Rory Calhoun starred. She later worked in radio and real estate.
Personal life In 1948, Baron married Hollywood actor Rory Calhoun. The couple had three daughters. Baron and Calhoun divorced in 1970, and she cited his multiple extramarital affairs as one of the reasons for the separation.
Baron supported Barry Goldwater in the 1964 United States presidential election.
Death Baron died in Palm Springs, California, on December 16, 2015, at age 92. The cause of death was complications from a fall, which had resulted in a broken hip.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1944 That's My Baby! Isabelita 1945 Pan-Americana Lupita The Gay Senorita Chiquita Club Havana Isabelita 1946 Slightly Scandalous Lola High School Hero Chi-Chi Don Ricardo Returns Dorothea 1947 That's My Gal Isabelita 1948 Jungle Jim Zia 1949 Border Incident Rosita UncreditedBomba on Panther Island Losana 1951 Savage Drums Sari 1954 Jesse James' Women Delta 1955 The Treasure of Pancho Villa Birdcage Flirt in Plaza Uncredited1956 Red Sundown Maria The Broken Star Conchita Alvarado 1960 Compadece al delincuente flamenco dance couple 1979 Bitter Heritage La Madre (final film role)
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