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Fernando Rey Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1917-09-20

Birthplace:
A Coruña, Galicia, Spain

Credits:
219 Total Roles

Fernando Rey

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Biography

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."

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2019 El Quijote desde la platea MOVIE Self - Actor / Don Quixote (archive footage)
2000 Speaking of Buñuel MOVIE Self (archive footage)
1998 Les paradoxes de Buñuel MOVIE Self (archive footage)
1994 El cianuro
 ¿solo o con leche? MOVIE Gregorio
1994 On the Far Side of the Tunnel MOVIE Miguel
1994 Arnau TV Compte de Barcelona
1993 Madregilda MOVIE Franco's Father
1993 Mission of Love TV Pacheco
1992 The Sow MOVIE Fray Juan
1992 L'Atlantide MOVIE Father Mauritius

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