Fernando Rey
Sep 20, 1917 — Mar 9, 1994 (76 years)
A Coruña, Galicia, Spain
167 Movies
10 Series
Born in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain, Fernando Rey is an actor. They are internationally recognised for their role in The French Connection as Alain Charnier. Their work further includes 1492: Conquest of Paradise and The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie. Over more than 87 years they have gathered close to 167 films and 10 TV productions, working mainly across genres like drama, action, comedy.
76R.I.P.
167Movies
10Series
Fernando Rey
167 Movies
10 Series
Born in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain, Fernando Rey is an actor. They are internationally recognised for their role in The French Connection as Alain Charnier. Their work further includes 1492: Conquest of Paradise and The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie. Over more than 87 years they have gathered close to 167 films and 10 TV productions, working mainly across genres like drama, action, comedy.
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167
Movies
10
Series
Movies
After the Dream
1992
The French Connection
1971
The Rash One
1964
Honey
1981
Voyage of the Damned
1976
French Connection II
1975
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
1972
Welcome Mr. Marshall!
1953
Mi general
1987
That Obscure Object of Desire
1977
Scheherazade
1963
Return of the Seven
1966
The Savage Guns
1961
Chimes at Midnight
1965
Guns of the Magnificent Seven
1969
The Hit
1984
Viridiana
1962
Memorias de Leticia Valle
1980
The Miracle of Marcelino
1955
Villa Rides
1968
Illustrious Corpses
1976
1492: Conquest of Paradise
1992
Backfire
1964
Agustina of Aragon
1950
The Adventurers
1970
Our Father
1985
Fuenteovejuna
1947
A Town Called Bastard
1971
Traffic Jam
1979
La laguna negra
1952
Compañeros
1970
Violent Blood Bath
1974
Goliath Against the Giants
1961
Zampo y yo
1966
Antony and Cleopatra
1972
Navajo Joe
1966
Locura de amor
1948
Don Juan
1956
Elisa, My Life
1977
Angel of Death
1985
The Murri Affair
1974
The Light at the Edge of the World
1971
A Matter of Time
1976
White Fang
1973
Lady of the Camelias
1981
Tristana
1970
Chaste and Pure
1981
Land Raiders
1969
My Son, the Hero
1962
Don Quixote
1947
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Gregorio
1994
Film
On the Far Side of the Tunnel
Miguel
1994
Film
Arnau
Compte de Barcelona
1994
TV
Madregilda
Franco's Father
1993
Film
Mission of Love
Pacheco
1993
TV
The Sow
Fray Juan
1992
Film
L'Atlantide
Father Mauritius
1992
Film
After the Dream
Ramiro Lanza
1992
Film
Blood and Dust
Sultan Saladin
1992
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fernando Rey still alive?
Fernando Rey passed away on March 9, 1994 at age 76.
What are the most famous roles of Fernando Rey?
Fernando Rey is best known for roles in The French Connection, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie.
How many movies has Fernando Rey been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1939), Fernando Rey has appeared in 204 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Fernando Rey's first movie?
The career of Fernando Rey began with Los cuatro robinsones (1939).
What is Fernando Rey's most recent movie or series?
Fernando Rey's most recent release is El cianuro… ¿solo o con leche?, which premiered on April 15, 1994.
What TV shows has Fernando Rey appeared in?
On television, Fernando Rey has appeared in Jesus of Nazareth, A.D., I promessi sposi, Film '72.
Fernando Rey
1917-09-20 · A Coruña, Galicia, Spain
Fernando Rey (September 20, 1917 – March 9, 1994) — best known as Fernando Rey — was a Spanish film, theatre, and TV actor, who worked in both Europe and the United States. A suave, international actor best known for his roles in the films of surrealist director Luis Buñuel (Tristana, 1970; Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, 1972; That Obscure Object of Desire, 1977) and as a drug lord in The French Connection (1971), he appeared in more than 150 films over half a century.
The debonair Rey was described by French Connection producer Philip D'Antoni as "the last of the Continental guys". He achieved his greatest notoriety after he turned 50: "Perhaps it is a pity that my success came so late in life", he told The Times of Madrid in 1973. "It might have been better to have been successful while young, like El Cordobes in the bullring. Then your life is all before you to enjoy it."