Guillermo Arriaga - Actor Profile

Guillermo Arriaga

Writing
Updated: May 16, 2026
2Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 13, 1958
Birth Place: Mexico City, Mexico

About Guillermo Arriaga

Guillermo Arriaga Jordán (Spanish pronunciation:[ɡiˈʎeɾmo aˈrjaɣa]; born 13 March 1958) is a Mexican novelist, screenwriter, director and producer. Self-defined as "a hunter who works as a writer," he is best known for his Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay nominations for Babel and his screenplay for The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, which received the 2005 Cannes Best Screenplay Award. Description above from the Wikipedia article Guillermo Arriaga, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Guillermo Arriaga Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Guillermo Arriaga reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Guillermo Arriaga's work falls within the Adventure genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Guillermo Arriaga's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Guillermo Arriaga Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Guillermo Arriaga's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Guillermo Arriaga has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2012 Dreamers Self Average Similar →
2005 The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada Juan Hit Similar →

Guillermo Arriaga - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Guillermo Arriaga?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Guillermo Arriaga is "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Guillermo Arriaga acted in?

Guillermo Arriaga has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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