Pepe Serna, Mexican-American actor, artist, Texan, discovered his passion for acting at the tender age of 3. Pepe's extensive repertoire of diverse character roles began almost immediately upon his arrival in Hollywood in 1969, the same year he married his long-time wife, Diane. Legendary producer Hal B. Wallis, renowned for works such as "True Grit" and "Casablanca," cast the young and talented Pepe in the critically acclaimed film "Red Sky at Morning" in 1971. That same year, Martha Hyer (Mrs. Wallis) recommended Pepe for a significant role in the Western "Shoot Out," starring Gregory Peck and Robert F. Lyons.
Unafraid of being typecast, Pepe welcomed every opportunity that came his way, securing consistent work across a broad range of films and character roles. In the star-studded Western "Silverado," he portrayed a gunfighter who ends up with Kevin Costner's double rig six-guns. Alongside his close friend, Edward James Olmos, Pepe was one of the many stellar performers in the early 20th-century true story of the hunted Gregorio Cortez. His commitment to his craft is unwavering, and he's never stopped working!
Pepe's notable filmography also includes "Scarface," "The Rookie," "Walk Proud," "Red Dawn," "Car Wash," and a leading role as a detective in the contemporary film noir, "Man from Reno" (2014). Pepe has also appeared in hundreds of TV series. The award-winning documentary, "Life is Art" (2022), directed by author Luis Reyes, captures the details of Pepe's remarkable career.
Pepe Serna, born on July 23, 1944, joined "A Word on Westerns" producer-host Rob Word at The Autry Museum on March 14, 2023, to reflect on his decades-long acting career, his mentoring experiences, his painting pursuits, and his passion for life.
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