José María Linares-Rivas was born on March 17, 1901 in Madrid, Spain as José María Linares-Rivas y Laguno. He was an actor and writer, known for Ensayo de un crimen (1955), Las tres perfectas casadas (1953) and Doña Diabla (1950). He was married to Sara Cabrera. He died on April 13, 1955 in Mexico City, Mexico.