Jacobo Morales - Actor Profile

Jacobo Morales

Directing
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.

Best Jacobo Morales Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
No me quiero ir de aquí: Una más (2025) movie poster
★10.0

No me quiero ir de aquí: Una más — Watch Bad Bunny live from San Juan, Puerto Rico and celebrate the music, culture, and community that makes Puerto Rico u

No me quiero ir de aquí: Una más

2025•Music
★9.0
Broche de oro (2012) movie poster
★9.0

Broche de oro — Rafael, Elmo, and Pablo run away from the strict Catholic retirement home where they live with Carlos, Rafael's grandson

Broche de oro

2012•Comedy
★8.0
Angel (2007) movie poster
★8.0

Angel — The film follows the actions of a corrupt police captain, the title-character Ángel Lugo. Lugo is responsible for the wr

Angel

2007•Action
★8.0
Broche de oro: Comienzos (2017) movie poster
★8.0

Broche de oro: Comienzos — Rafael, Pablo and Anselmo meet at an elders’ home. Their friendship grows based on their sense of humor and will to live

Broche de oro: Comienzos

2017•Drama
★6.8
Lo que le pasó a Santiago (1989) movie poster
★6.8

Lo que le pasó a Santiago — Santiago, a retired accountant, casually meets Angelina during one of his daily walks in Old San Juan. They soon become

Lo que le pasó a Santiago

1989•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jacobo Morales.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 No me quiero ir de aquí: Una más - Super Hit Similar →
2017 Broche de oro: Comienzos Rafael Super Hit Similar →
2017 Al final del eclipse - 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 - Flop Similar →
2004 Amores - Flop Similar →
2004 And God Created Them 2 - Flop Similar →
2003 Desandando la vida Julio Dones Flop Similar →
2002 Julia, toda en mí - Flop Similar →
1999 Abelardo Díaz Alfaro: Homenaje Póstumo Self Flop Similar →
1998 Angelito mío Dios Flop Similar →
1998 The Effects of Magic Rodolfo Flop Similar →
1998 Entangling Shadows Self Flop Similar →
1998 Cuentos para despertar Peyo Mercé Flop Similar →
1998 Jugando en serio - Flop Similar →
1995 Linda Sara Pablo Average Similar →
1990 San Juan Story Víctor Torres Flop Similar →
1990 Cuentos de Abelardo Peyo Mercé Flop Similar →
1989 Lo que le pasó a 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 Flop 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 "No me quiero ir de aquí: Una más" 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 "Broche de oro", "Angel", and "Broche de oro: Comienzos".