Ernesto Antonio "Tito" Puente, was a Latin jazz and salsa musician and composer. The son of native Puerto Ricans, Ernest and Ercilia Puente, living in New York City's Spanish Harlem community, Puente is often credited as "The Musical Pope," "El Rey de los Timbales" and "The ...
April 20, 1923, New York City, New York, United States
Died
June 1, 2000, New York City, New York, United States
Place Of Birth
New York City
Profession
Sailor, Percussionist, Record producer, Musician, Actor
Nationality
United States of America
Children
Tito Puente, Jr., Audrey Puente, Richard Puente
Nicknames
Puente Tito , Tito Puentes , Tito Puento , Ernest Anthony Puente , King of the Mambo , King of Latin Jazz , El Rey , Ernest Anthony Puente Jr. , El Rey de los Timbales , The King of Latin Music
Movies
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Fact
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Son of Tito Puente.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Juggler
2017
Engaging
2009
Benito Ramirez & Salsa Performer
The Sun Shines on the Other Side of the Street
2008
Short
David Sanchez
Señorita Justice
2004
Video
Manny Sanchez
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Engaging
2009
associate producer / co-producer
The Sun Shines on the Other Side of the Street
2008
Short producer
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Ante'
2012
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Engaging
2009
soundtrack music
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dancing with the Stars
2012
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Stunts
Title
Year
Status
Character
Engaging
2009
fight performer
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Engaging
2009
very special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Mia: Music in Action
2017
Documentary short
Himself
Shefik Presents Invocation: The Journey Continues
2016
TV Series
Himself - Performer
Dancing with the Stars
2012
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
Livin' La Vida Miami
2010
TV Series
Himself
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2000
TV Movie
Himself
Billboard Latin Music Awards
1999
TV Special
Himself
Known for movies
The Juggler (2017) as Actor
Engaging (2009) as Benito Ramirez & Salsa Performer
Señorita Justice (2004) as Manny Sanchez
The Sun Shines on the Other Side of the Street (2008) as David Sanchez
$5 Million
