Guillermo Gil
Actor
Guillermo Gil acts on screen in Mexican productions, though the information on record about his career is limited. His time in the business covers roughly 51 years. Within the filmography, 'Herod's Law' is the standout entry, where he takes the role of Cura. 'Tear This Heart Out' appears under his name too.
Guillermo Gil
Actor
Guillermo Gil acts on screen in Mexican productions, though the information on record about his career is limited. His time in the business covers roughly 51 years. Within the filmography, 'Herod's Law' is the standout entry, where he takes the role of Cura. 'Tear This Heart Out' appears under his name too.
Movies (24 titles)
Plays Gobernador
Playa azul
1992
Plays Ignacio Cruz, secuestrador
Difficult Days
1988
Plays Onésimo's henchman
Simon Blanco
1975
Plays Cura
Herod's Law
1999
Plays Chepe Chamaco
Viva San Isidro!
1995
Plays Carmelo
Luces de la noche
1998
Plays Gato Linares
The Queen of the Night
1994
Plays Evaristo
Nobody Will Speak of Us When We're Dead
1995
Plays Policia del ejercito
Canoa: A Shameful Memory
1975
Plays Pancho Ventura
Días de combate
1994
Plays Lucio
Under a Spell
1999
Plays Zacarías
Dark Cities
2002
Plays Rodolfo
Tear This Heart Out
2008
Plays Don Emilio
Leftie
2003
Plays Cara de Rata - padre de Rosa
A Wonderful World
2006
Plays Hernández Pimental
Naufragio
1978
Plays Calameño
Letters from Marusia
1975
Plays Fray Antonio
New World
1978
Plays Don Nestor
A Trickle of Blood
1995
Plays Patrocio
Jonah and the Pink Whale
1995
Plays Valverde, policía
The Bricklayers
1976
Plays Santana
Two Crimes
1995
Plays Mario
Sin remitente
1995
TV Shows (1 title)
Latest Trailers
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Tear This Heart Out
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guillermo Gil still alive?
Guillermo Gil passed away on May 29, 2008 at age 65.
What are the most famous roles of Guillermo Gil?
Guillermo Gil is best known for roles in Herod's Law, Tear This Heart Out, A Wonderful World.
How many movies has Guillermo Gil been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1975), Guillermo Gil has appeared in 24 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Guillermo Gil's first movie?
The career of Guillermo Gil began with Esa mi Irene (1975).
What is Guillermo Gil's most recent movie or series?
Guillermo Gil's most recent release is Tear This Heart Out, which premiered on September 12, 2008.
What TV shows has Guillermo Gil appeared in?
On television, Guillermo Gil has appeared in Bride's Avenue, Agua y Aceite.
Guillermo Gil
1943-01-01 · Tehuacan, Puebla, Mexico
Mexican actor Guillermo Gil participated in 51 plays, 49 feature films and 19 soap operas, as well as teaching at the Centro de Educación Artística (CEA).
He died at the age of 65, a native of Tehuacán, Puebla, and a graduate of the School of Theatrical Art of the National Institute of Fine Arts (INBA).
Juan Guillermo Sánchez Bolaños, his real name, stood out in the acting field thanks to his participation in theater and film productions, which earned him the Virgina Fábregas medal in February 2001, awarded by the National Actors Association (ANDA), for more than 25 years of uninterrupted career.
He founded his own theater company which he named "San-Gil", in honor of his late father's name, Don Guillermo Sánchez. He was a teacher for seven years in the acting and theater workshop at CEA, and served as stage director at the experimental and amateur level in 108 plays.