原名Ramon Estevez，生于俄亥俄州德登。高中毕业后，他故意在代顿大学的入学考试中不及格，前往纽约追求表演事业。最初在外百老汇演出，靠打工度日。 1964年在百老汇演出《玫瑰怨》引起各方注意，并请去出演被米高梅搬上银幕的《玫瑰怨》（The Subject Was Roses，1968）中...
Raul Mendez is considered by many in Mexico as one of the best actors of his generation. Classically trained, he is often referred to as a chameleon, working steadily in film, television and theater.
