Quick Facts
Born:
1943-10-28
Birthplace:
Tehuacan, Puebla, Mexico
Credits:
118 Total Roles
Salvador Sánchez
Acting
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Biography
Alfredo Salvador Sánchez Bolaños (born October 28th, 1943) is a Mexican actor and director.
He was one of the most relevant actors among those who renewed the list of interpreters of Mexican cinema at the beginning of the seventies. Since then, he has stood out in films such as The devil fell from glory (Cayó de la gloria el diablo, .1971), The bump (La choca, 1973), The heist (El apando, 1975), Canoa (1975), Las Poquianchis (1976), Los albañiles (1976), Under the shrapnel (Bajo la metralla, 1983), Motel (1983), Journey to Paradise (1985), Going for a nut (1986), Fire Angel (1991), Lady at night (1993), Leap into the void (1994), Natural death (1996) , Only once (2000) and Herod's law (2000).
He directed Pedro Páramo in 1981. Deserving of various distinctions for his acting work in film, including two Diosas de Plata, he has also developed an outstanding theatrical career and has participated repeatedly on television.
He was one of the most relevant actors among those who renewed the list of interpreters of Mexican cinema at the beginning of the seventies. Since then, he has stood out in films such as The devil fell from glory (Cayó de la gloria el diablo, .1971), The bump (La choca, 1973), The heist (El apando, 1975), Canoa (1975), Las Poquianchis (1976), Los albañiles (1976), Under the shrapnel (Bajo la metralla, 1983), Motel (1983), Journey to Paradise (1985), Going for a nut (1986), Fire Angel (1991), Lady at night (1993), Leap into the void (1994), Natural death (1996) , Only once (2000) and Herod's law (2000).
He directed Pedro Páramo in 1981. Deserving of various distinctions for his acting work in film, including two Diosas de Plata, he has also developed an outstanding theatrical career and has participated repeatedly on television.
Known For
The Mexican
Gunsmith
40 y 20
Don Doroteo
Collateral Damage
Peddler
El Infierno
El Padrino
Salvador
Human Rights Leader
Killer Women
Don Ramón
The Perfect Dictatorship
Hombre X
Herod's Law
Pek
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Curandero MOVIE | Manuel |
| 2025 | The Dead Girls TV | Juez Peralta |
| 2025 | Amanecer TV | Doroteo Talavera |
| 2025 | 1938: When Mexico Recovered Its Oil MOVIE | Peasant |
| 2023 | The Beast MOVIE | Don Gerardo |
| 2023 | Más Allá de Tí TV | Crisanto Pescador |
| 2023 | ¡Que viva México! MOVIE | Notario / Don Florencio |
| 2022 | The Exorcist MOVIE | Señor Ramirez |
| 2022 | El último rey: El hijo del pueblo TV | Self |
| 2021 | Malverde: El Santo Patrón TV | Ramon |