Alfonso Bedoya

A charismatic bandit leader with a silver tongue and a dangerous charm, Alfonso Bedoya becomes the unforgettable heart of a gold-rush thriller in *The Treasure of the Sierra Madre*, where every word he utters—especially "stinking badges"—ignites a battle between greed and survival.

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1904

Died

1957

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In short · Acted for three decades — 47 credits.

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Biography

Benito Alfonso Bedoya y Díaz de Guzmán was a Mexican actor who appeared in U.S. films. He is best remembered for his role as a bandit leader in the 1948 film *The Treasure of the Sierra Madre*. In the film, he delivered the memorable line "stinking badges," which has been recognized as one of the greatest movie quotes in history by the American Film Institute. Bedoya's performance remains a defining moment in his film career.

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