Ángel Álvarez
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Ángel Álvarez (September 26, 1906 – December 13, 1983) was a prolific Spanish film actor. He made over 205 film appearances between 1945 and 1982. He is probably best known for his western films of the 1960s and 1970s. He appeared in Spaghetti western films such as Navajo Joe and Django in 1966 opposite Franco Nero. He often played a plump store keeper or a bank manager. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ángel Álvarez, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ángel Álvarez reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Ángel Álvarez's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 54% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ángel Álvarez remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in El balcón de la Luna, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ángel Álvarez Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ángel Álvarez's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ángel Álvarez.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | National III | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The National Shotgun | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Ligeramente viudas | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Celos, amor y Mercado Común | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Lonely Heart | Sacerdote | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | ¡Qué cosas tiene el amor! | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Ligue Story | El párroco | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | En un mundo nuevo | Taxista | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Delusions of Grandeur | Representative of the poor village racketeered (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | El alma se serena | Taxista | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Price of Power | J. B. Cotton | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Mi marido y sus complejos | Ernesto | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Cemetery Without Crosses | Barkeeper (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Mercenary | Notary (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Fury of Johnny Kid | Padre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Navajo Joe | Oliver Blackwood | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Django | Nataniele | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Mademoiselle de Maupin | Monsignor de Maupin | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Fin de semana | Don Eloy | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Betrothed | (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Executioner | Álvarez, el enterrador | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Big Family | El frutero | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | El balcón de la Luna | Cura | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Those Who Did Not Go to War | Fernández | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Zorro the Avenger | Ciudadano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Fray Escoba | Fray Tomás | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Mi calle | Tratante de caballos (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Wheelchair | Álvarez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | El gafe | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Der Löwe von Babylon | Kepek | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Con la vida hicieron fuego | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Little Apartment | Sáenz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Juego de niños | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | ¿Dónde vas, Alfonso XII? | Tabernero (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Los chicos | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | El inquilino | Consejero | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Fulano y Mengano | Encargado de obra | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | El hombre que viajaba despacito | Marcelino | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | La gran mentira | Sándalo's Screenwriter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | La fierecilla domada | (no acreditado) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Red Fish | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Tres huchas para Oriente | Cliente de José | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Nadie lo sabrá | Compañero de Pedro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | I Was a Parish Priest | Tendero (no acreditado) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Welcome Mr. Marshall! | Pedro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Doña Francisquita | Un señor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | De Madrid al cielo | Cochero | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Lola the Coalgirl | Parroquiano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Near the city | Juan | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | La luna vale un millón | Financiero (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Ángel Álvarez - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ángel Álvarez?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ángel Álvarez is "El balcón de la Luna" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ángel Álvarez acted in?
Ángel Álvarez has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ángel Álvarez?
Other notable films include "El hombre que viajaba despacito", "De Madrid al cielo", and "Mi marido y sus complejos".