List of famous film actors and actresses from Mexico, listed by their popularity with photos when available. Mexico has given birth to some great movie actors and actresses over the years, many of who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. These are some of the best Mexican screen actors in the history of the world, so if you're a native of Mexico and an aspiring actor/actress then these are people you should look up to.
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This list answers the questions, "Who are the best Mexican actors?" and "Which movies stars are from Mexico?"
You can click on the names of these legendary movie stars of Mexico in order to get more information about each one. If you're a film buff use this list of talented Mexican film actors to find some new movies you haven't already seen.1
Anthony Quinn
Lawrence of Arabia, The Ox-Bow IncidentBirthplace: Chihuahua, Mexico
Nationality: United States of America, Mexico
Height: 6'0"
Parents: Francisco Quinn, Manuela Oaxaca
Children: Francesco Quinn, Danny Quinn, Alex A. Quinn, Lorenzo Quinn, Ryan Quinn
Antonio Rodolfo Quinn Oaxaca (April 21, 1915 – June 3, 2001), known as Anthony Quinn, was a... more on Wikipedia2
Salma Hayek
From Dusk till Dawn, Grown UpsBirthplace: Coatzacoalcos, Mexico
Nationality: United States of America, Mexico
Height: 5'1"
Parents: Sami Hayek Dominguez, Diana Jiménez Medina
Children: Valentina Paloma Pinault
Salma Hayek Pinault (, Spanish: [ˈsalma ˈxaʝek]; born Salma Valgarma Hayek Jiménez; September... more on Wikipedia3
Cheech Marin
The Lion King, From Dusk till DawnBirthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America, Mexico
Height: 1.68
Parents: Elsa Meza, Oscar Marin
Richard Anthony "Cheech" Marín (born July 13, 1946) is an American stand-up comedian, actor,... more on Wikipedia4
Ricardo Montalbán
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Height: 6'0"
Parents: Jenaro Montalbán, Ricarda Merino
Children: Laura Montalbán, Anita Montalbán, Mark Montalbán, Victor Montalbán
Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Merino, KSG (; Spanish pronunciation: [montalˈβan]; 25... more on Wikipedia5
Edward James Olmos
Blade Runner, Stand and DeliverBirthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America, Mexico
Height: 1.77
Parents: Pedro Olmos, Eleanor Huizar
Children: Tamiko Olmos, Michael D. Olmos, Mico Olmos, Daniela Olmos, Bodie Olmos
Edward James Olmos (born February 24, 1947) is an American actor, director, producer, and... more on Wikipedia6
Mario Van Peebles
Ali, Jaws: The RevengeBirthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 5'10"
Parents: Melvin Van Peebles, Maria Marx
Children: Maya Van Peebles, Morgana Van Peebles, Mandela Van Peebles, Makaylo Van Peebles, Marley Van Peebles
Mario Van Peebles (born January 15, 1957) is an American film director and actor best known... more on Wikipedia7
Gael García Bernal
Y Tu Mamá También, BabelBirthplace: Guadalajara, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Height: 1.68
Parents: José Ángel García, Patricia Bernal
Children: Lázaro Bernal, Libertad Bernal
Gael García Bernal (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡaˈel ɣaɾˈsi.a βeɾˈnal]; born 30 November 1978) is... more on Wikipedia8
Laura Harring
Mulholland Drive, The PunisherBirthplace: Los Mochis, Mexico
Nationality: United States of America, Mexico
Height: 1.68
Parents: Raymond Herring, María Elena Cairo
Laura Elena, Countess von Bismarck-Schönhausen (née Martínez-Herring; March 3, 1964), commonly... more on Wikipedia9
Paul Rodríguez
Ali, Rat RaceBirthplace: Culiacán, Mexico
Nationality: United States of America, Mexico
Children: Paul Rodriguez, Lucas Rodriguez
Paul Rodriguez may refer to: Paul Rodriguez (actor) (born 1955), Mexican-American stand-up... more on Wikipedia10
Jacob Vargas
Traffic, Next FridayBirthplace: Mexico, Michoacán
Nationality: Mexico
Height: 1.71
Children: Ava Victoria Vargas, Rose Vargas
Jacob Vargas (born August 18, 1971) is a Mexican-American actor.11
Katy Jurado
High Noon, Under the VolcanoBirthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Children: Victor Hugo Velázquez, Sandra Velázquez
María Cristina Estela Marcela Jurado García (16 January 1924 – 5 July 2002), better known as... more on Wikipedia12
Emilio Fernández
The Wild Bunch, The Night of the IguanaBirthplace: Coahuila, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Height: 5'10"
Parents: Fernando Garza
Children: Xochitl Fernández De Valois, Jacaranda Fernández, Adela Fernández
Emilio "El Indio" Fernández (born Emilio Fernández Romo, Spanish: [eˈmiljo feɾˈnandes ˈromo];... more on Wikipedia13
Pedro Armendáriz, Jr.
Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Licence to KillBirthplace: Mexico, Mexico City
Nationality: Mexico
Parents: Carmelita Pardo Armendáriz, Pedro Armendáriz
Pedro Armendáriz Bohr (April 6, 1940 – December 26, 2011), better known by his stage name... more on Wikipedia14
Pedro Armendáriz
From Russia with Love, The ConquerorBirthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: United States of America, Mexico
Parents: Adele Hastings, Pedro Armendáriz García-Conde
Children: Pedro Armendáriz, Jr., Carmen Armendáriz
Pedro Armendáriz (born Pedro Gregorio Armendáriz Hastings; May 9, 1912 – June 18, 1963) was a... more on Wikipedia15
Olivia Trinidad Arias
All Together NowBirthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: United Kingdom, Mexico
Children: Dhani Harrison
Olivia Trinidad Harrison (née Arias; born May 18, 1948) is an American author and film... more on Wikipedia16
Louis C.K.
American Hustle, Role ModelsBirthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Nationality: United States of America, Mexico
Height: 6'0"
Parents: Luis Szekely, Mary Louise Davis
Children: Mary Louise Szekely, Kitty Szekely
Louis Székely () (born September 12, 1967), better known by his stage name Louis C.K. (), is... more on Wikipedia17
Gilbert Roland
Around the World in 80 Days, The Bad and the BeautifulBirthplace: Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
Nationality: United States of America, Mexico
Children: Gyl Roland, Lorinda Roland
Gilbert Roland (born Luis Antonio Dámaso de Alonso, December 11, 1905 – May 15, 1994) was a... more on Wikipedia
18Mimí Derba
Santa, Salon MexicoBirthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Parents: Francisco Pérez de León, Jacoba Avendaño
Mimí Derba (July 9, 1893 – July 14, 1953) was a Mexican actress and screenwriter, and the... more on Wikipedia- 19
Jorge Luke
Salvador, Clear and Present DangerBirthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Children: Shaula Vega
Jorge Luke was an actor and musician. - 20
Jaime Fernández
Robinson Crusoe, A Bullet for the GeneralBirthplace: Monterrey, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Jaime Fernández Reyes (December 6, 1937 – April 15, 2005) was a Mexican actor. Over his... more on Wikipedia - 21
Juan Garcia
Vera Cruz, La perlaBirthplace: Matamoros, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Juan Garcia was an actor, screenwriter and film director. - 22
Marimar Vega
Daniel & AnaBirthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Parents: Gonzalo Vega, Leonora Sisto
Marimar Vega is a Mexican actress. Vega studied acting in Centro de Formacion Actoral of TV... more on Wikipedia 23
Lucero
Coqueta, DelincuenteBirthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Parents: Lucero León, Antonio Hogaza
Children: José Manuel Mijares Hogaza, Lucero Mijares Hogaza
Lucero Hogaza León (Spanish pronunciation: [luˈseɾo]; born 29 August 1969), known as Lucero,... more on Wikipedia24
Elpidia Carrillo
Predator, Predator 2Birthplace: Parácuaro, Mexico
Nationality: Mexico
Height: 1.7
Elpidia Carrillo (born August 16, 1961) is a Mexican and American actress and director. Her... more on Wikipedia- 25
Anabelle Gutiérrez
Huracán Ramírez, La visita que no tocó el timbreBirthplace: Mexico, Mexico City
Nationality: Mexico
Anabelle Gutierrez is an actor.
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