Carlos Diehz

Carlos Diehz (born March 18, 1971) is a Mexican actor and architect. He is best known for his breakout role as Cardinal Benítez in the 2024 film Conclave.

Early life and career Carlos Diehz was born on 18 March 1971 in Mexico City and spent much of his early life interested in the arts, including drawing, painting, and singing. Despite an interest in acting during high school, he hesitated to pursue it due to shyness. He worked as an architect for over 30 years, relocating to Canada in 2009, where he settled in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Acting career Diehz starred in two student short films, The Vegan Vampire and It Gets Dark Too Early. Diehz's breakthrough role came in Conclave, a papal thriller by Edward Berger. The global casting search, led by Nina Gold, culminated in Diehz being cast as Cardinal Benitez after a series of auditions in 2022. During production, he received mentorship from co-stars such as Ralph Fiennes and John Lithgow, who offered advice on acting techniques and managing stage fright.

Personal life Diehz is married and lives in Vancouver. Diehz continues to work in architecture alongside his acting career. Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

Palm Springs International Film Festival Best Ensemble

North Carolina Film Critics Association Awards Best Breakthrough Performance

Gold Derby Awards Best Ensemble Cast

Imagen Awards Best Supporting Actor

North Dakota Film Society Awards Best Ensemble Cast