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Spanish-American actress and singer (1923–2015)

Lita Baron Baron in 1960 Born Isabel Castro (1923-08-11)August 11, 1923 Almería, Spain Died December 16, 2015(2015-12-16) (aged 92) Palm Springs, California, U.S. Other name Isabelita Occupations Actress singer Years active 1944–1979 Spouse Rory Calhoun ​ ​ (m. 1948; div. 1970)​ Children 3

**Lita Baron** (born **Isabel Castro**; August 11, 1923 – December 16, 2015)[1] 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](/source/Almer%C3%ADa), Spain, on August 11, 1923, and emigrated to the United States with her family in 1928. Her parents were Pedro and Francesca Castro.[2]

After moving, the family lived in [River Rouge, Michigan](/source/River_Rouge%2C_Michigan),[1] where she attended [River Rouge High School](/source/River_Rouge_School_District).[3]

## Career

Baron started her career in show business as a singer and dancer with [Xavier Cugat](/source/Xavier_Cugat)'s orchestra. Billed as **Isabelita**, she also had her own act in nightclubs in Hollywood.[1]

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](/source/Rory_Calhoun) starred.[4] She later worked in radio and real estate.[2]

## 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.[5]

Baron supported [Barry Goldwater](/source/Barry_Goldwater) in the [1964 United States presidential election](/source/1964_United_States_presidential_election).[6]

## 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.[4]

## Filmography

Year Title Role Notes 1944 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 Uncredited Bomba on Panther Island Losana 1951 Savage Drums Sari 1954 Jesse James' Women Delta 1955 The Treasure of Pancho Villa Birdcage Flirt in Plaza Uncredited 1956 Red Sundown Maria The Broken Star Conchita Alvarado 1960 Compadece al delincuente flamenco dance couple 1979 Bitter Heritage La Madre (final film role)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-opa_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-opa_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-opa_1-2) Lentz, Harris M. III (2016). [*Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2015*](https://books.google.com/books?id=peLIDAAAQBAJ&dq=%22Lita+Baron%22&pg=PA20). McFarland. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9781476625539](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9781476625539). Retrieved March 26, 2018.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-LitaObit_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-LitaObit_2-1) ["Lita Baron"](http://obituaries.desertsun.com/obituaries/thedesertsun/obituary.aspx?n=Lita-Baron&pid=177290153). *[The Desert Sun](/source/The_Desert_Sun)*. January 17, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["High School Dancer"](https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18637885/lita_baron_isabel_castro/). *Detroit Free Press*. Michigan, Detroit. January 6, 1940. p. 20. Retrieved March 25, 2018 – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-LBaron_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-LBaron_4-1) Barnes, Mike (January 14, 2016). ["Lita Baron, Spanish-Born Actress and Nightclub Performer, Dies at 92"](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lita-baron-dead-actress-nightclub-856005). *[The Hollywood Reporter](/source/The_Hollywood_Reporter)*. Retrieved October 27, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Rory_5-0)** Vallance, Tom (May 3, 1999). ["Obituary: Rory Calhoun"](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/obituary-rory-calhoun-1091185.html). *[The Independent](/source/The_Independent)*. Retrieved October 27, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Critchlow, Donald T. (October 21, 2013). [*When Hollywood Was Right: How Movie Stars, Studio Moguls, and Big Business Remade American Politics*](https://books.google.com/books?id=QfHXAAAAQBAJ&q=Lita%20Baron). [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9781107650282](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9781107650282).

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