Jacobo Morales - Actor Profile

Jacobo Morales

Directing
Updated: May 09, 2026
36Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 12, 1934
Birth Place: Lajas, Puerto Rico

About Jacobo Morales

Jacobo Morales Ramírez (born November 12, 1934) is a Puerto Rican actor, poet, writer, playwright, filmmaker, and auteur. He is considered by many to be the most influential filmmaker in Puerto Rico. Jacobo Morales' "Lo que le pasó a Santiago" (1989) reached an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film in 1990, being the only Academy Award recognition a Puerto Rican film has yet to reach.

Jacobo Morales Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jacobo Morales reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 42% of Jacobo Morales'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 And God Created Them 2, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jacobo Morales Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jacobo Morales's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jacobo Morales has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 No me quiero ir de aquí: Una más - Super Hit Similar →
2025 DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (Short Film) Señor Super Hit Similar →
2017 Broche de oro: Comienzos Rafael Super Hit Similar →
2017 Esta insistente manía de ser feliz Himself Flop Similar →
2016 Andrea y Lorenzo Priest Average Similar →
2014 Cinema Puerto Rico: una antropología visual Himself Flop Similar →
2013 I Am a Director Jacobo Flop Similar →
2012 Broche de oro Rafael Medina Super Hit Similar →
2012 Medio minuto - Flop Similar →
2010 El viaje de Tortuga - Flop Similar →
2010 Il Viaggio - Flop Similar →
2009 Todo el año es Navidad Nicolás Flop Similar →
2008 La recompensa Paco Flop Similar →
2007 Angel Mariano Farías Super Hit Similar →
2005 El cuerpo del delito - Super Hit Similar →
2004 And God Created Them 2 - Super Hit Similar →
2003 Desandando la vida Julio Dones Flop Similar →
2002 Julia, toda en mí - Super Hit Similar →
1999 Abelardo Díaz Alfaro: Homenaje Póstumo Self Flop Similar →
1998 Angelito mío Dios Super Hit Similar →
1998 The Effects of Magic Rodolfo Flop Similar →
1998 Entangling Shadows Self Average Similar →
1998 Cuentos para despertar Peyo Mercé Super Hit Similar →
1998 Jugando en serio - Flop Similar →
1995 Linda Sara Pablo Hit Similar →
1990 San Juan Story Víctor Torres Flop Similar →
1990 Cuentos de Abelardo Peyo Mercé Super Hit Similar →
1989 What Happened to Santiago Arístides Esquilín Hit Similar →
1986 Nicolás y los demás Nicolás Flop Similar →
1983 Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap Self Flop Similar →
1979 Dios los cría... Alberto Palacios (segment "Entre Doce Y Una") Flop Similar →
1979 Dios los cría... Fernando Sepúlveda (segment "La Otra") Flop Similar →
1972 Up the Sandbox Fidel Castro Average Similar →
1971 Bananas Esposito Hit Similar →
1970 Arocho y Clemente: los que murieron en la horca - Flop Similar →
1965 La criada malcriada Moralito Super Hit Similar →

Jacobo Morales - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jacobo Morales?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacobo Morales is "And God Created Them 2" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jacobo Morales acted in?

Jacobo Morales has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jacobo Morales?

Other notable films include "No me quiero ir de aquí: Una más", "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (Short Film)", and "Broche de oro".

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