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Tonita Castro

Acting

8.5 Popularity Jan 15, 1953 (63 years old) Jalisco, Mexico

Tonita Castro (January 8, 1953 – May 8, 2016) was a Mexican-born American actress from Jalisco, Mexico. Coming to the United States from Mexico in the late 1970s, Castro initially sought to become a teacher before securing a job at Radio Express. She'd go on to work there for over 20 years.

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Biography

Tonita Castro (January 8, 1953 – May 8, 2016) was a Mexican-born American actress from Jalisco, Mexico. Coming to the United States from Mexico in the late 1970s, Castro initially sought to become a teacher before securing a job at Radio Express. She'd go on to work there for over 20 years.

Castro made the transfer to screen acting in 2005 in an appearance on the crime drama The Shield. She'd go on to make guest appearances in series like Glee, Little Britain USA, The Sarah Silverman Program, The Travelers, Two and a Half Men, Kroll Show, and Life in Pieces. Castro was a recurring cast member in the TV series "Go On" starring Matthew Perry in 2012-2013. In 2013, she was part of the main cast for the short lived sitcom Dads, which was executive produced by Seth MacFarlane. In film, Castro made appearances in Imagine That, Funny People, Our Family Wedding, Bad Ass, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, The Book of Life, and In God's Time.

During her stint on Life in Pieces, Castro began feeling ill, and was eventually diagnosed with stomach cancer. She died from the disease on May 8, 2016.

Filmography 29

2017
In God's Time Movie

as Lupe

2017
Wilson Movie

as Nanny

2015
The Grinder TV

as Yolanda

2015
Life in Pieces TV

as Tonita

2014
The Book of Life Movie

as La Muerte as Old Woman (voice)

2013
Dads TV

as Edna

2013
Dorfman in Love Movie

as Shop Keeper

2012
Go On TV

as Fausta

2012
Mosquita y Mari Movie

as Dona Herlinda

2012
Bad Ass Movie

as Juanita Vega

2011
The Future Movie

as Second Solicitation

2011
Awkward. TV

as Lupita

2011
Sound of My Voice Movie

as Lumala

2011
Fred & Vinnie Movie

as Latina Neighbor

2010
Raising Hope TV

as Carmela

2010
Sympathy for Delicious Movie

as Desperate Mexican Woman

2010
Our Family Wedding Movie

as Aunt Rosita

2009
The League TV

as Theresa

2009
Funny People Movie

as Bonita

Photos 1

Tonita Castro Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday January 15, 1953 (63 years old)
Died May 08, 2016
Place of Birth Jalisco, Mexico
Also Known As Тонита Кастро
Years Active 2002 - 2017
Popularity 8.5
Career Stats
29 Total Credits
17 Movie Roles
12 TV Roles
1 Photos