Joaquín García Vargas - Actor Profile

Joaquín García Vargas

Acting
Updated: May 17, 2026
50Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 17, 1919
Birth Place: Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico

Joaquín García Vargas Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Joaquín García Vargas reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Joaquín García Vargas's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 60% of Joaquín García Vargas'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 King of the Neighborhood, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Joaquín García Vargas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joaquín García Vargas's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3
The King of the Neighborhood (1950) movie poster
★8.3

The King of the Neighborhood: A poor man becomes a modern Robin Hood, robbing the rich to give to the poor.

The King of the Neighborhood

1950•Comedy
★8.2
A Place Close to Heaven (1952) movie poster
★8.2

A Place Close to Heaven: An honest man emigrates to the capital in search of a better life, but ends up mired in extreme poverty along with his f

A Place Close to Heaven

1952•Drama
★8.1
Up and Down (1959) movie poster
★8.1

Up and Down: It is the story of a sportsman who is a little bit dumber than most people but nevertheless he succeeds in getting a job

Up and Down

1959•Comedy
★7.7
El moro de Cumpas (1977) movie poster
★7.7

El moro de Cumpas: In the city of Aguaprieta, two horses are part of the largest event in the region. The unbeatable horse Moro from the ci

El moro de Cumpas

1977•Comedy
★7.6
Kill Me Because I'm Dying!!! (1951) movie poster
★7.6

Kill Me Because I'm Dying!!!: Tin Tan just won the lottery and wants to donate it to an orphanage. Sataela and Riverita want to keep the money for the

Kill Me Because I'm Dying!!!

1951•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Joaquín García Vargas has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 Santa Sangre Box-office Attendant Hit Similar →
1989 No le saques, pos no le metas - Hit Similar →
1988 La guerrera vengadora - Hit Similar →
1987 ¡Qué buena está mi ahijada! - Hit Similar →
1987 Escuadrón sida - Average Similar →
1984 Corrupción Don Matías Hit Similar →
1983 El Asesino Tino Hit Similar →
1982 Fieras contra fieras - Hit Similar →
1981 D.F./Distrito Federal - Average Similar →
1981 Las piernas del millón - Average Similar →
1981 Visita al Pasado Villano Average Similar →
1977 El moro de Cumpas - Super Hit Similar →
1975 La presidenta municipal Secretario López Hit Similar →
1973 ¡Qué familia tan cotorra! Tío burbujita Hit Similar →
1972 Los Cacos El Tuerca Hit Similar →
1971 Los Beverly de Peralvillo Tío Burbujita Hit Similar →
1968 Esta noche si - Hit Similar →
1966 Gallo corriente, gallo valiente - Hit Similar →
1966 Gallo corriente, gallo valiente (as Borolas) Hit Similar →
1963 Los amigos Maravilla en el mundo de la aventura - Average Similar →
1962 La máscara roja - Average Similar →
1962 Frankenstein, the Vampire and Company Detective Hercules Average Similar →
1961 Pa' qué me sirve la vida - Average Similar →
1960 Dos hijos desobedientes - Average Similar →
1960 Las tres coquetonas Silvino Average Similar →
1959 Up and Down El compadre Super Hit Similar →
1959 Tan bueno el giro como el colorado Pantaleón Hit Similar →
1959 Kermesse - Hit Similar →
1958 School for Mothers-in-Law - Average Similar →
1958 Trip to the Moon Detective Average Similar →
1957 To the Beat of Rock and Roll - Hit Similar →
1957 Every Child a Cross to Bear Casimiro Hit Similar →
1957 Here are the eagles! - Average Similar →
1956 Los hijos de Rancho Grande Pachin Hit Similar →
1956 Angel Face - Average Similar →
1954 El hombre inquieto Eduardo Pinilla Hit Similar →
1954 The Count of Monte Cristo - Hit Similar →
1953 El mensaje de la muerte Agente Jiménez Hit Similar →
1953 La isla de las mujeres - Hit Similar →
1953 Me traes de un ala Comisario (uncredited) Average Similar →
1952 A Place Close to Heaven Borracho Super Hit Similar →
1952 Las locuras de Tin Tan Napoleón Average Similar →
1951 Kill Me Because I'm Dying!!! - Super Hit Similar →
1951 Serenata en Acapulco Pancho Hit Similar →
1951 Los huéspedes de La Marquesa Borolas Average Similar →
1950 To the Sound of the Mambo Detective Average Similar →
1950 The Mark of the Skunk Cook Hit Similar →
1950 The King of the Neighborhood Borolas Super Hit Similar →
1949 ¡No me defiendas, compadre! - Average Similar →
1949 Nosotros los rateros Juez Félix Aguado Average Similar →

Joaquín García Vargas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joaquín García Vargas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joaquín García Vargas is "The King of the Neighborhood" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Joaquín García Vargas acted in?

Joaquín García Vargas has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joaquín García Vargas?

Other notable films include "A Place Close to Heaven", "Up and Down", and "El moro de Cumpas".

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