Carlos Manuel Argimon

Carlos Manuel Argimon (Charlie), 77, of Orlando Florida, passed away on May 23, 2015. Charlie was born in Havana, Cuba on May, 21 1938 and lived there until coming to the United States in 1953 where he attended Millersburg Military Institute (MMI). Following graduation in 1956, he returned to Cuba to pursue his passion in the film industry. He worked as a stage manager and actor landing roles in three movies: Our Man in Havana with Alex Guiness, Life Starts Tomorrow about a Cuban revolution for which he won a leading part, and Tonight in Havana starring Ricardo Montalban. Charlie also performed in the Agatha Christie play Ten Little Indians for a six month run, and had a successful sitcom named Cuquita for three years. Carlos met such luminaries as Lou Costello, Ginger Rogers and Vic Damone. When the new Cuba emerged with Fidel Castro in power, Charlie gave up his acting career and returned to the United States where he lived in Nevada, New York, and finally Orlando Florida in 1969. In 1978, Charlie began a career at the Rio Pinar Country Club where he managed the bar for the next 25 years. Charlie is survived by three children: Marlon Todd Argimon, Sean Carlos Argimon, Diana Maria Broyles, five grandchildren: Kurt Broyles, Eric Broyles, Nikeos Argimon, Wolf Argimon, Axton Argimon, and three sisters, one brother, many nephews and nieces, and other family and friends. Charlie coached little league baseball during his younger years. He enjoyed movies, reading and watching all types of sports especially football and baseball, his favorite teams were the Miami Dolphins and Hurricanes. Charlie had many loves that include his family and gatherings, friends at Pipers Pub, laughter, and most of all a good Joke. He will be missed