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José Sacristán

b. 1937

Spanish actor and director

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About José Sacristán

Born 1937. José Sacristán is a Spanish actor and film director.

José María Sacristán Turiégano (born 27 September 1937), better known as José Sacristán, is a Spanish film, theatre, and television actor.

He made his feature film debut in 1965 in .

At Gijón International Film Festival in 2015, he received the Nacho Martinez Award.

At the 60th San Sebastian International Film Festival in 2013 he received the Silver Shell for Best Actor.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Moisés Balaguer Montero Feature film debut Pierna creciente, falda menguante (Growing Leg, Diminishing Skirt) Aníbal Trijueque La tonta del bote (The Complete Idiot) Narciso Vente a Alemania, Pepe Angelino Españolas en París (Spaniards in Paris) Plácido Manuel Campillo Pepe Las largas vacaciones del 36 (Long Vacations of 36) Jorge Asignatura pendiente José Solos en la madrugada José Miguel García Carande ¡Arriba Hazaña! Nuevo director ('new principal') Lluís Serracant / Flor de Otoño El diputado (Confessions of a Congressman) Roberto Orbea Operación Ogro Iker La colmena (The Beehive) Martín Marcos Estoy en crisis (I'm having a crisis) Bernabé Andrés Also director and writer La noche más hermosa Federico La vaquilla (The Heifer) Teniente Broseta ('Lieutenant Broseta') El viaje a ninguna parte (Voyage to Nowhere) Carlos Galván Cara de acelga (Turnip Top) Antonio Also director and writer El vuelo de la paloma (The Flight of the Dove) Pepe Un lugar en el mundo (A Place in the World) Hans Pepe Also director El pájaro de la felicidad (The Bird of Happiness) Eduardo Madregilda Longinos Todos a la cárcel (Everyone Off to Jail) Quintanilla Siete mil días juntos Matías Roma Joaquín Góñez Cosas que hacen que la vida valga la pena (Things That Make Living Worthwhile) Juan Madrid, 1987 Miguel El muerto y ser feliz (The Dead Man and Being Happy) Santos Magical Girl Damián Perdiendo el norte (Off Course) Andrés Hernández Vulcania Sr. Valoquia Toro Romano Samuel El inconveniente (One Careful Owner) Víctor 13 exorcismos (13 Exorcisms) Padre Olmedo ('Father Olmedo') Escape

Fumata blanca (2002) La marcha verde (2001) Ja me maaten (2000) Convivencia (1993) A la pálida luz de la luna (1985) Navajeros (1980) Miedo a salir de noche (1979) Mis relaciones con Ana (1979) Oro rojo (1978) Reina Zanahoria (1977) Parranda (1977) Hasta que el matrimonio nos separe (1976) Ellas los prefieren...locas (1976) El secreto inconfesable de un chico bien (1975) La mujer es cosa de hombres (1975) No quiero perder la honra (1975) Mi mujer es muy decente, dentro de lo que cabe (1974) Vida conyugal sana (1974) Pasqualino Cammarata, Frigate Captain (1974) Sex o no sex (1974) El abuelo tiene un plan (1973) Señora doctor (1973) Las estrellas están verdes (1973) El padre de la criatura (1972) París Bien Vale una Moza (1972) Guapo heredero busca esposa (1972) Vente a ligar al Oeste (1971) No desearás a la mujer del vecino (1971) Las ibéricas F.C. (1971) The Man Who Wanted to Kill Himself (1970) El apartamento de la tentación (1971) Cateto a babor (1970) Don Erre que Erre (1970) Una señora llamada Andrés (1970) El ángel (1969) Sangre en el ruedo (1969) The Troublemaker (1969) Soltera y madre en la vida (1969) Relaciones casi públicas (1968) ¡Cómo está el servicio! (1968) Operation Mata Hari (1968) Sor Citroën (1967) La ciudad no es para mí (1965)

Television Velvet, Antena 3/Netflix, 2014-2016 Morocco: Love in Times of War, Antena 3, 2017 Alta mar/High seas, Netflix, 2019-2020

Accolades Year Award Category Work Result 2013 Best Actor Madrid, 1987 Best Actor The Dead Man and Being Happy 2014 Best Actor 2015 Best Supporting Actor in a Film Magical Girl Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actor 'Toda una vida' Lifetime Achievement Award 2016 Best Film Actor in a Minor Role Vulcania 2017 Best Television Actor in a Leading Role Velvet 2022 Honorary Goya Award 2025 Best Supporting Actor in a Film Escape

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Important facts

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Nationality
Awards
Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts; Premio Nacional de Cinematografía; Honorary Goya Award; Silver Shell for Best Actor; Premio Feroz for Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series
Also known as
José Sacristan Turiégano

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Frequently asked questions

Who is José Sacristán?

Spanish actor and director

When was José Sacristán born?

José Sacristán was born on 27 September 1937 in Chinchón.

What is José Sacristán's occupation?

José Sacristán is an actor and film director.

What nationality is José Sacristán?

José Sacristán is Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Sacristán

· Wikidata: Q2269625

· DBpedia: José Sacristán

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