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Santiago Ontañón

1903 – 1989

Spanish production-designer

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About Santiago Ontañón

Lived 1903 – 1989 (aged 85–86). Santiago Ontañón was a Spanish scenographer, dramaturge, actor, film director, painter and theatre designer.

Santiago Ontañón (1903–1989) was a Spanish actor and art director, designing the sets for a number of film productions. His sister Sara Ontañón was a film editor. He was a friend of director Luis Buñuel.

Selected filmography Actor

El embrujo de Sevilla (1931) La traviesa molinera (1934) – The Miller Por un perro chico, una mujer (1934) A Woman in Danger (1936) – Ricardo Faustina (1957) – Don Fernando Muchachas en vacaciones (1958) La vida por delante (1958) – Paciente 'Sra. de Anglada' Juego de niños (1959) Miss Cuplé (1969) La vida alrededor (1959) – Socio El día de los enamorados (1959) – Jugador de Golf Carnival Day (1960) Amor bajo cero (1960) – Contraalmirante Sólo para hombres (1960) Mi calle (1960) The Red Rose (1960) Adiós, Mimí Pompón (1961) – (uncredited) Ha llegado un ángel (1961) – Productor Julia y el celacanto (1961) El pobre García (1961) Siempre es domingo (1961) Honorables sinvergüenzas (1961) Tómbola (1962) – Consejero de seguros La gran familia (1962) The Executioner (1963) – Sr. Corcuera, el académico The Adventures of Scaramouche (1963) The Black Tulip (1964) Los dinamiteros (1964) – Conserje Búsqueme a esa chica (1964) Rueda de sospechosos (1964) – Don Pablo The Hell of Manitoba (1965) – Bankier La familia y... uno más (1965) Cotolay (1965) – Abad El arte de no casarse (1966) Tres perros locos, locos (1966) De cuerpo presente (1967) Crimen imperfecto (1970) – Invitado ebrio Variety (1971) – Decorador Blanca por fuera y Rosa por dentro (1971) – Don Félix Dans la poussière du soleil (1972) – Le banquier (uncredited) Las señoritas de mala compañía (1973) – Don Faustino (uncredited) Hold-Up, instantánea de una corrupción (1974) No quiero perder la honra (1975) La muerte ronda a Mónica (1976) Impossible Love (1977) – Hombre rico Secretos de alcoba (1977) Mi hija Hildegart (1977) Cinco tenedores (1980) – Los Monteros (final film role)

Art director The Moorish Queen (1937) The Black Tulip (1964) Run Like a Thief (1967) The Castle of Fu Manchu (1969)

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Important facts

Born
1903, Santander
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Awards
Concurso Nacional de Literatura (Spain, 1923-1973)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Santiago Ontañón?

Spanish production-designer

When was Santiago Ontañón born?

Santiago Ontañón was born in 1903 in Santander.

When did Santiago Ontañón die?

Santiago Ontañón died on 26 August 1989 in Madrid.

What was Santiago Ontañón's occupation?

Santiago Ontañón was a scenographer, dramaturge, actor, film director, painter and theatre designer.

What nationality was Santiago Ontañón?

Santiago Ontañón was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Santiago Ontañón

· Wikidata: Q40893749

· DBpedia: Santiago Ontañón

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