Juano Hernandez Net Worth
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Updated on May 14, 2026
Juano G. Hernández net worth is
$200,000
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Juano Hernández (July 19, 1896 – July 17, 1970) was a Puerto Rican stage and film actor of African descent who was a pioneer in the African American film industry. He made his silent debut in The Life of General Villa, and talking picture debut in an Oscar Micheaux film, The Girl from Chicago, which was directed at black audiences. Hernández also performed in a series of dramatic roles in mainstream Hollywood movies. His participation in the film Intruder in the Dust earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination for "New Star of the Year." Later in life he returned to Puerto Rico, where he intended to make a film based on the life of Sixto Escobar.
| Full Name | Juano G. Hernández |
| Net Worth | $200,000 |
| Date Of Birth | July 19, 1901 |
| Died | 1970-07-17 |
| Place Of Birth | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Height | 6' 2" (1.88 m) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Profession | Actor, Soundtrack, Miscellaneous Crew |
| Nicknames | Juano Hernández, Hernández, Juano |
| Star Sign | Cancer |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| They Call Me Mister Tibbs! | 1970 | Mealie Williamson | |
| The Reivers | 1969 | Uncle Possum | |
| The Extraordinary Seaman | 1969 | Ali Shar | |
| The Pawnbroker | 1964 | Mr. Smith | |
| Naked City | 1963 | TV Series | Oscar Loon |
| The Defenders | 1962 | TV Series | Juan Tomasso |
| Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man | 1962 | Bugs | |
| The Dick Powell Theatre | 1962 | TV Series | Poku |
| Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed | 1961 | TV Movie | Chief Standing Bear |
| Route 66 | 1961 | TV Series | King Loomis |
| Two Loves | 1961 | Chief Rauhuia | |
| The Sins of Rachel Cade | 1961 | Kalanumu | |
| Adventures in Paradise | 1960-1961 | TV Series | Manu / Tefatou / Yosef |
| Play of the Week | 1961 | TV Series | James |
| Sergeant Rutledge | 1960 | Sgt. Matthew Luke Skidmore | |
| Johnny Staccato | 1959 | TV Series | Romeo Jefferson |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1959 | TV Series | Josh |
| Machete | 1958 | Bernardo | |
| St. Louis Blues | 1958 | Rev. Charles Handy | |
| Studio One in Hollywood | 1957 | TV Series | Ricardo Calader / Dr. Ramirez |
| The Mark of the Hawk | 1957 | Amugu | |
| Something of Value | 1957 | Njogu - Oath Giver | |
| Ransom! | 1956 | Jesse Chapman aka Uncle Jesse | |
| Trial | 1955 | Judge Theodore Motley | |
| Kiss Me Deadly | 1955 | Eddie Yeager | |
| Medallion Theatre | 1953 | TV Series | |
| You Are There | 1953 | TV Series | Montezuma |
| The Breaking Point | 1950 | Wesley Park | |
| Stars in My Crown | 1950 | Uncle Famous Prill | |
| Young Man with a Horn | 1950 | Art Hazzard | |
| Intruder in the Dust | 1949 | Lucas Beauchamp | |
| The Notorious Elinor Lee | 1940 | John Arthur | |
| Lying Lips | 1939 | Rev. Bryson (as Jauno Hernandez) | |
| Harlem Is Heaven | 1932 | Cop (uncredited) | |
| The Girl from Chicago | 1932 | Gomez | |
| The Life of General Villa | 1914 | Revolutionary Soldier (uncredited) |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Man with a Horn | 1950 | performer: "Moanin' Low" - uncredited |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dios los cría | 1979 | dedicated to |
Archive Footage
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Most Promising Newcomer - Male | Intruder in the Dust (1949) |
3rd Place Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | NYFCC Award | New York Film Critics Circle Awards | Best Actor | Intruder in the Dust (1949) |
Known for movies
Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
as Eddie Yeager
The Pawnbroker (1964)
as Mr. Smith
Intruder in the Dust (1949)
as Lucas Beauchamp
The Reivers (1969)
as Uncle Possum
