Alfonso Arau
🎂 Jan 11, 1932 (94)
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Working since the 1950s, Alfonso Arau is an actor from Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Coco remains one of their most celebrated performances, playing Papá Julio. Other notable titles in their filmography include Romancing the Stone and The Wild Bunch. Their filmography spans 42 films and 4 TV productions across 70 years, working mainly across genres like comedy, adventure.
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Coco
2017
Romancing the Stone
1984
¡Three Amigos!
1986
El Topo
1970
The Wild Bunch
1969
Used Cars
1980
Posse
1975
Walker
1987
The Dead One
2007
Picking Up the Pieces
2000
Committed
2000
Tivoli
1975
Paradise
1970
Inspector Calzonzin
1974
Pedro Paramo
1967
I Heart Shakey
2012
There Are No Thieves in This Village
1965
Operación carambola
1968
Nest of Virgins
1972
The Day Pedro Infante Died
1982
Drunk Angry Idiot
2018
...And Your Love Too
1962
Mojado Power
1981
Scandalous John
1971
Run, Cougar, Run
1972
Trip to the Moon
1958
El águila descalza
1971
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Coco
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Drunk Angry Idiot
Ernesto Pino
2018
Film
Coco
Papá Julio (voice)
2017
Film
I Heart Shakey
Raoul
2012
Film
The Dead One
Tezcatlipoca (voice)
2007
Film
Picking Up the Pieces
Dr. Amado
2000
Film
Committed
Grampy
2000
Film
Walker
Raousset
1987
Film
¡Three Amigos!
El Guapo
1986
Film
Miami Vice
Jorge Cruz
1984–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Alfonso Arau?
Alfonso Arau is 94 years old, born on January 11, 1932 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
Where is Alfonso Arau from?
Alfonso Arau was born in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
What are the most famous roles of Alfonso Arau?
Alfonso Arau is best known as an actor for Coco, Romancing the Stone, The Wild Bunch.
How many movies has Alfonso Arau been in?
Alfonso Arau has appeared in 42 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Alfonso Arau's first movie?
Alfonso Arau's first credited film was New faces (1956).
What is Alfonso Arau's most recent movie?
Alfonso Arau's most recent movie is Drunk Angry Idiot (2018).
What are Alfonso Arau's best movies?
Alfonso Arau's most acclaimed films include: Coco (2017), Romancing the Stone (1984), The Wild Bunch (1969), ¡Three Amigos! (1986), El Topo (1970).
What TV shows has Alfonso Arau appeared in?
Alfonso Arau is known for TV work including: Miami Vice, Gunsmoke, 227, Hallmark Hall of Fame.
How long has Alfonso Arau been working in film?
Alfonso Arau has been active since 1956 — a career spanning 70 years.
Alfonso Arau
1932-01-11 · Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Alfonso Arau Incháustegui (born 11 January 1932) is a Mexican filmmaker, actor, and singer. He worked as an actor and director in both Mexican and Hollywood productions for over 40 years, before his international breakthrough with the 1992 film Like Water for Chocolate, based on his wife Laura Esquivel's novel of the same name. His other films include A Walk in the Clouds (1995), Picking Up the Pieces (2000), The Magnificent Ambersons (2002), and Zapata: El sueño del héroe (2004). He is a five-time Ariel Award winner, including Best Director for Like Water for Chocolate, and a BAFTA nominee.