Gerardo Taracena
Known for
A Mexican actor from Mexico City, Gerardo Taracena built a respected career in his country's cinema and international productions. Born in 1970, he made a strong impression in Mel Gibson's 'Apocalypto' (2006) and appeared in 'Sound of Freedom' (2023), alongside acclaimed Mexican films such as 'Japón' and roles for directors including Alejandro González Iñárritu. Rugged and intense, he often plays men of the land, warriors and figures rooted in indigenous and rural Mexico. A committed, grounded Mexican character actor of quiet power, he died in 2026.
Gerardo Taracena
50 Movies
13 Series
A Mexican actor from Mexico City, Gerardo Taracena built a respected career in his country's cinema and international productions. Born in 1970, he made a strong impression in Mel Gibson's 'Apocalypto' (2006) and appeared in 'Sound of Freedom' (2023), alongside acclaimed Mexican films such as 'Japón' and roles for directors including Alejandro González Iñárritu. Rugged and intense, he often plays men of the land, warriors and figures rooted in indigenous and rural Mexico. A committed, grounded Mexican character actor of quiet power, he died in 2026.
Movies
Plays Marino
Deseo
2013
Plays Middle Eye
Apocalypto
2006
Plays Executive Adjutant
Man on Fire
2004
Plays El Alacrán
Sound of Freedom
2023
Plays Pancho Zopilote
El Infierno
2010
Plays Romero
Get the Gringo
2012
Plays Reveler to Fire Gun
The Mexican
2001
Plays Police Officer
Chupa
2023
Plays Horacio
Sin Nombre
2009
Plays Perito
A Shred Of Mist
2014
Plays Plutarco
Don't Blame the Kid
2016
Plays Javier
Potosí
2013
Plays Rualas
Ladies Mafia
2011
Plays Itzmin
The Load
2016
Plays Buitre
Falcons
2026
Plays Hombre
Snail House
2017
Plays Don Jaime
Presencias
2022
Plays Raymundo
Mexican Gangster
2014
Plays Carlos
The Zone
2007
Plays Mario
Setback
2011
Plays Carmelo
Saving Private Pérez
2011
Plays Juan / Raúl's Father (segment "A World For Raúl")
Boys on Film 14: Worlds Collide
2016
Plays Justino Nava
Quite Like Paradise
2024
Plays Tenso
Richness of Internal Space
2013
Plays Melchor
Sobreviviendo mis XV
2023
Plays Líder Rebeldes
The Marquez-Castillo Siblings
2019
Plays Voceador
A Trickle of Blood
1995
Plays Teodoro
La hora de Salvador Romero
2017
Plays Juan / Raúl's Father
A World for Raúl
2012
Plays Militar 1 Tortura
Tlatelolco, Summer of 68'
2013
Plays Chuyin Venegas
Flying low
2013
Plays Roberto
The children of Don Gregorio
2013
Plays Rescatista 1
El Día de la Unión
2018
Plays Genaro
The Violin
2005
Plays Niko
Without a Trace
2001
Plays Ajolote
El vecindario 3
2016
Plays Carlos
La Niña De La Mina
2016
Plays Capitán Alvarado
Héroes
2023
Plays Carmelo
Ramona
2014
Plays El Ojaiz
The Walls Talk
2012
Plays Mateo Pérez Pérez
The Daughter of the Puma
1994
Plays Felipe
Princesas de cartón
2014
TV Shows
Plays Gustavo 'Tavo' Benítez
Perseguidos
2016
Plays Julián Cruz
Tres milagros
2018
Plays Santiago
Niño Santo
2011
Plays Cesar “Batman” Guemes
Queen of the South
2016
Plays Pablo Acosta
Narcos: Mexico
2018
Plays Abel
Pedal to Metal
2022
Plays El Tule
Cóyotl, Hero and Beast
2025
Plays Raúl
Unburied
2025
Plays Cándara
Prison Cell 211
2025
Plays Sebastián Vidal
Camino a Arcadia
2025
Plays Teniente Ramos
Harina
2022
Plays Macedonio
40 y 20
2016
Plays El Cocodrilo
El Candidato
2020
Latest Trailers
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Sobreviviendo mis XV
Full Filmography
Falcons
Buitre
2026
Film
Prison Cell 211
Cándara · 6 episodes
2025
TV
Cóyotl, Hero and Beast
El Tule · 8 episodes
2025
TV
Camino a Arcadia
Sebastián Vidal · 6 episodes
2025
TV
Unburied
Raúl · 7 episodes
2025
TV
Quite Like Paradise
Justino Nava
2024
Film
From Inside
Juan Infante
2023
Film
Sobreviviendo mis XV
Melchor
2023
Film
Héroes
Capitán Alvarado
2023
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gerardo Taracena still alive?
Gerardo Taracena passed away on January 31, 2026 at age 56.
What are the most famous roles of Gerardo Taracena?
Gerardo Taracena is best known for roles in Apocalypto, Man on Fire, Sound of Freedom.
How many movies has Gerardo Taracena been in?
Over a 32-year career (since 1994), Gerardo Taracena has appeared in 50 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Gerardo Taracena's first movie?
The career of Gerardo Taracena began with The Daughter of the Puma (1994).
What is Gerardo Taracena's most recent movie or series?
Gerardo Taracena's most recent release is Falcons, which premiered on June 4, 2026.
What TV shows has Gerardo Taracena appeared in?
On television, Gerardo Taracena has appeared in 40 y 20, Narcos: Mexico, Queen of the South, Harina.
Gerardo Taracena
1970-01-01 · Mexico City, Mexico
Gerardo Taracena (born 1970) was a Mexican film and theatre actor and dancer. He is known for his roles in Apocalypto, Man on Fire, The Mexican and Sin Nombre as well as the Netflix series Narcos: Mexico. He was born in Mexico City.