
Known for
Acting
Born
October 24, 1892
Birthplace
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Died
December 11, 1965 (aged 73)
Rafael Hernández Marín (October 24, 1892 – December 11, 1965) was a Puerto Rican songwriter, author of hundreds of popular songs in the Latin American repertoire. He specialized in Puerto Rican styles such as the canción, bolero and guaracha. Among his most famous compositions are "Lamento Borincano", "Capullito de alhelí", "Campanitas de cristal", "Cachita", "Silencio", "El cumbanchero", "Ausencia" and "Perfume de gardenias".
Rafael Hernández Marín was born in the town of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, into a poor family, on October 24, 1892. His parents were María Hernández Marín and Miguel Angel Rosa, though he was given only his mother's surname. As a child, he learned the craft of cigar makin...
1982
Music
1965
Music
1965
1964
as Himself
1963
as Himself
1962
1961
1946
Songs
1942
1942
1941
as (uncredited), Original Music Composer
1938
Music
1938
as Singer