List of famous film directors from Mexico, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Mexico has given birth to some great movie directors over the years, many of who have gone on to direct popular comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. These are some of the best Mexican directors in the history of the world, so if you're a native of Mexico and an aspiring director then these are people you should look up to.
Items here include everything from Felipe Cazals to Christopher Michael Roybal.
This list answers the questions, "Who are the best Mexican directors?" and "Which directors are from Mexico?"
You can click on the names of these legendary directors of Mexico in order to get more information about each one. If you're a film buff use this list of talented Mexican directors to find some new movies you haven't already seen.
Abel Salazar
Dec. at 78 (1917-1995)Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Films Directed: The Adolescents, Quisiera Ser Hombre, Tres Mujeres en la Hoguera
Abel Salazar was a Mexican actor, producer, and director. He appeared in 70 films between 1941... more on WikipediaAdolfo Best Maugard
Dec. at 73 (1891-1964)Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Adolfo Best Maugard also known as Fito Best (June 11, 1891 – August 25, 1964) was a Mexican... more on WikipediaAdolfo Dávila
Age: 54Birthplace: North America, Americas, Mexico, Latin America
Nationality: Mexico
Adolfo Dávila García (born 1965) is a Mexican video and film director who has primarily... more on WikipediaAdolfo K. Franco
Age: 39Birthplace: Mexico, Coahuila, Latin America, Torreón, Americas
Nationality: Mexico
Films Directed: En pos de Dios
Adolfo K. Franco is a film producer and screenwriter.Adrián Ortiz Maciel
Age: 43Birthplace: Michoacán, Zamora, Mexico, Latin America, Americas
Nationality: Mexico
Films Directed: Nebraska
Adrián Ortiz Maciel is a film director, editor and screenwriter.Adriana Barraza
Age: 63Birthplace: Toluca, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Adriana Barraza (born March 5, 1956) is a Mexican actress, acting teacher, and director. In... more on WikipediaAlan Romero Zavala
Age: 49Birthplace: Mexico City, Greater Mexico City, Mexico, Latin America, Americas
Nationality: Mexico
Films Directed: 15 Metros
Alan Romero Zavala is a film director, screenwriter, and film producer.Alberto Belli
Age: 35Birthplace: Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Films Directed: Zombo
Alberto Belli is a film director, producer and editor.- Aldo Velasco is a playwright, film editor, screenwriter and film director.
Aldo Velasco
Alejandro Felix Montiel
Age: 48Birthplace: Los Mochis, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Alejandro Félix Montiel is a Mexican professional boxer and is the former IBA Flyweight... more on WikipediaAlejandro Gómez Monteverde
Age: 42Birthplace: Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Films Directed: Bella, Little Boy
José Alejandro Gómez Monteverde (born 13 July 1977) is a Mexican film director. His first... more on WikipediaAlejandro González Iñárritu
Age: 56Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Films Directed: The Hire: Powder Keg, Amores perros, Behind Biutiful: Director's Flip Notes, Detrás del dinero, 21 Grams
Alejandro González Iñárritu (; American Spanish: [aleˈxandɾo ɣonˈsales iˈɲaritu]; born 15... more on WikipediaAlejandro Jodorowsky
Age: 90Birthplace: Tocopilla, Chile
Nationality: Chile, France, Mexico
Films Directed: Tusk, The Dance of Reality, Abel Cain, Fando & Lis, Santa Sangre
Alejandro Jodorowsky Prullansky (Spanish: [xoðoˈɾofski]; born 17 February 1929) is a... more on WikipediaAlejandro Solar Luna
Age: 51Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Films Directed: The Convict Patient
Alejandro Solar Luna is a film director and a screenwriter.Alejandro Springall
Age: 53Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Films Directed: Santitos, No Eres Tu, Soy Yo, My Mexican Shivah
Alejandro Springall is a Mexican film director and producer. Springall studied filmmaking at... more on WikipediaAlfonso Aráu
Age: 87Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Films Directed: Picking Up the Pieces, Like Water for Chocolate, Tacos de oro, Dare to Love Me, The Magnificent Ambersons
Alfonso Arau Incháustegui (born January 11, 1932) is a Mexican actor and director.Alfonso Corona Blake
Dec. at 80 (1919-1999)Birthplace: Autlán, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Films Directed: Yo pecador, Creo en ti, El mundo de los vampiros, Happiness, Santo vs. las Mujeres Vampiro
Alfonso Corona Blake (2 January 1919 – 21 January 1999) was a Mexican film director and... more on WikipediaAlfonso Cuarón
Age: 58Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Films Directed: Paris, je t'aime, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Y Tu Mamá También, Who's He Anyway
Alfonso Cuarón Orozco (US: ; Spanish: [alˈfonso kwaˈɾon] pronunciation ; born 28 November... more on WikipediaAlfredo B. Crevenna
Dec. at 82 (1914-1996)Birthplace: Frankfurt, Germany
Nationality: Mexico, Germany
Films Directed: Puerto Maldito, El Garañón, La mujer sin lagrimas, Muchachas de Uniforme, Comezon a la Mexicana
Alfredo B. Crevenna (22 April 1914 – 30 August 1996) was a Mexican film director and... more on WikipediaAlfredo Gurrola
Age: 76Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Films Directed: Nina ... Amada Mia, Gavilán o Paloma, Call Me Mike
Alfredo Gurrola is a film director, film editor, screenwriter, television director and film...Carlos Fuentes
Dec. at 84 (1928-2012)Birthplace: Panama City, Panama
Nationality: Mexico
Films Directed: Enigma compartida
Carlos Fuentes Macías (; Spanish: [ˈkaɾlos ˈfwentes] (listen); November 11, 1928 – May 15,... more on WikipediaÁlvaro Curiel
Age: 46Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Films Directed: Acorazado
Álvaro Curiel is a screenwriter, film and television director.Ana de Loera
Age: 31Birthplace: Jalisco, Mexico, Latin America, Guadalajara, Americas
Nationality: Mexico
Films Directed: Holiday
Ana de Loera is a screenwriter and film director.Andrés Couturier
Age: 42Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Films Directed: Kung Fu Magoo, Magos y Gigantes, El Agente 00-P2
Andrés Couturier is a film director and an actor.
