Gabriel García Márquez - Actor Profile

Gabriel García Márquez

Writing
12Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 6, 1928
Birth Place: Aracataca, Colombia

About Gabriel García Márquez

Gabriel José de la Concordia García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known affectionately as Gabo or Gabito throughout Latin America. (Wikipedia)

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gabriel García Márquez reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Gabriel García Márquez's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gabriel García Márquez remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Man Who Killed John Wayne, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gabriel García Márquez Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gabriel García Márquez's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
The Man Who Killed John Wayne (2017) movie poster
★7.5

The Man Who Killed John Wayne —

The Man Who Killed John Wayne

2017•Documentary
★7.3
José & Pilar (2010) movie poster
★7.3

José & Pilar — A deeply moving story about love, loss and literature, this documentary follows the days of José Saramago, the Nobel-lau

José & Pilar

2010•Documentary
★7.0
The Padilla Affair (2023) movie poster
★7.0

The Padilla Affair — Havana, spring 1971: The poet Heberto Padilla has just been set free and appears before the Cuban Writers' Union where h

The Padilla Affair

2023•Documentary
★6.0
Chile: A Genral Record (1986) movie poster
★6.0

Chile: A Genral Record — In 1985, Miguel Littin returned clandestinely to Chile and made this documentary divided in four parts about the politic

Chile: A Genral Record

1986•Documentary
★5.3
There Are No Thieves in This Village (1965) movie poster
★5.3

There Are No Thieves in This Village — When a young boy steals billiard balls from a local saloon, a stranger is charged with the crime. The local layabouts fi

There Are No Thieves in This Village

1965•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gabriel García Márquez.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Mario Vargas Llosa: la vida está hecha para traicionarse - Flop Similar →
2023 The Padilla Affair Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2017 The Man Who Killed John Wayne Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2016 Gabo & Cinema Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2013 We Weren't Just Bicycle Thieves: Neorealism Self Flop Similar →
2010 José & Pilar Self Hit Similar →
2009 Anecdotes about Fidel - Flop Similar →
1998 Entangling Shadows Self Flop Similar →
1998 Gabriel García Márquez: A Witch Writing Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1986 Chile: A Genral Record - Average Similar →
1975 World Congress of Witchcraft 1975 Himself Flop Similar →
1965 There Are No Thieves in This Village Boletero cine Flop Similar →

Gabriel García Márquez - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gabriel García Márquez?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gabriel García Márquez is "The Man Who Killed John Wayne" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Gabriel García Márquez acted in?

Gabriel García Márquez has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gabriel García Márquez?

Other notable films include "José & Pilar", "The Padilla Affair", and "Chile: A Genral Record".