Quick Facts
Born:
1933-01-16
Birthplace:
Colombia
Credits:
47 Total Roles
Julio Medina
Acting
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Biography
Julio Medina Salazar (16 January 1933 – 23 November 2024) was a Colombian actor. He was notable for his debut work in Gunsmoke and for his award-winning role in Las aguas mansas. For nearly thirty years, Medina worked and lived in Los Angeles until moving to Colombia, later basing his acting works there.
In his Hollywood career he appeared in numerous television roles ranging from I Dream of Jeannie to The Partridge Family. He was considered to be the first Colombian actor to have a successful Hollywood career in the United States.
In his Hollywood career he appeared in numerous television roles ranging from I Dream of Jeannie to The Partridge Family. He was considered to be the first Colombian actor to have a successful Hollywood career in the United States.
Known For
I Dream of Jeannie
Stranger
Wonder Woman
Captain Gaitan
Airwolf
Col. Martine Arias
Kung Fu
Padre
Kung Fu
Father Salazar
The Rockford Files
Gardener
Little Nikita
Soccer Announcer
Gunsmoke
Rodriguez
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | querido julio MOVIE | Self |
| 2012 | Fat, Bald, Short Man MOVIE | Pedro |
| 2006 | Karmma MOVIE | Juan Diego Valbuena |
| 2005 | The Deal MOVIE | Self |
| 1996 | Ilona Arrives with the Rain MOVIE | Wito |
| 1992 | Diego Rivera: I Paint What I See MOVIE | Diego Rivera |
| 1989 | The Final Days MOVIE | Manolo Sanchez |
| 1988 | Little Nikita MOVIE | Soccer Announcer |
| 1986 | Starman TV | Pepe |
| 1984 | Airwolf TV | Col. Martine Arias |