Julio Peña - Actor Profile

Julio Peña

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 19, 1912
Birth Place: Madrid, Spain

About Julio Peña

Julio Peña was a Spanish actor. He appeared in more than one hundred films from 1930 to 1972.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Julio Peña Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Julio Peña reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 76% of Julio Peña'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 Castilian, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Julio Peña Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Julio Peña's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Castilian (1963) movie poster
★10.0

The Castilian: Also released as Valley of the Swords, this lugubrious US/Spanish co-production features the usual mid-1960s "tax shelte

The Castilian

1963•Adventure
★10.0
Sangre en Castilla (1950) movie poster
★10.0

Sangre en Castilla: During the war against Napoleon the brave Therese of Pinorrey is erected as Alcaldesa in Castilla, Spain

Sangre en Castilla

1950•Drama
★10.0
Punto y banca (1961) movie poster
★10.0

Punto y banca:

Punto y banca

1961•Drama
★10.0
Slaves of Fashion (1931) movie poster
★10.0

Slaves of Fashion: A woman owning a small dressmaker's shop decides to reopen it in Broadway in luxury at all expenses, trusting merely on

Slaves of Fashion

1931•Drama
★10.0
Alhucemas (1948) movie poster
★10.0

Alhucemas: In 1922, Infantry Captain Fernando Salas, arriving from Madrid, joins, without much enthusiasm, a battalion ruled by Com

Alhucemas

1948•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Julio Peña has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1972 Travels with My Aunt M. Alexandre (uncredited) Average Similar →
1972 Horror Express Inspector Mirov Average Similar →
1972 El hombre que vino del odio Sergei Hit Similar →
1972 The Flowers of Fear Ray Hit Similar →
1971 Red Sun Valdés Hit Similar →
1971 In the Eye of the Hurricane Police Inspector Average Similar →
1969 The Price of Power Governor of Texas Average Similar →
1969 Alive or Preferably Dead Doctor Average Similar →
1968 The Mercenary (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1968 Villa Rides General Average Similar →
1968 One Step to Hell - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Volver a vivir - Super Hit Similar →
1967 You Only Die Once Ackerman Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Hellbenders Sergeant Tolt Hit Similar →
1966 Web of Violence - Hit Similar →
1966 Kid Rodelo Balsas Super Hit Similar →
1965 Sunscorched Reverendo Dean Super Hit Similar →
1964 Bullet in the Flesh Sheriff Average Similar →
1964 Minnesota Clay tenente Stevens Average Similar →
1963 El noveno mandamiento Vicente del Valle Hit Similar →
1963 The Castilian Santiago Super Hit Similar →
1962 Abuelita Charlestón Peter Super Hit Similar →
1961 Punto y banca - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Solomon and Sheba Zadok Average Similar →
1957 ...And She Chose Hell Frederik Hit Similar →
1957 El anónimo - Hit Similar →
1957 Day of Fear - Hit Similar →
1956 Retorno a la verdad Comandante Peña Hit Similar →
1956 Alexander the Great Arsites Average Similar →
1955 Revelation Ruggero Scotto Super Hit Similar →
1955 Tres hombres van a morir Luis Super Hit Similar →
1954 La patrulla Matías Hit Similar →
1954 La patrouille des sables Luis Hit Similar →
1952 Amaya - Super Hit Similar →
1952 The Eyes Leave a Trace Roberto Ayala Average Similar →
1950 Sangre en Castilla - Super Hit Similar →
1949 Siempre vuelven de madrugada Luis Super Hit Similar →
1948 Alhucemas Capitán Fernando Salas Super Hit Similar →
1947 Serenata española Isaac Albéniz Super Hit Similar →
1946 White Mission Padre Javier Super Hit Similar →
1942 Correo de Indias - Hit Similar →
1940 La malquerida Norberto Hit Similar →
1940 La última Falla Julio Romero Hit Similar →
1940 Days of Hope Attigniès (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1939 María de la O Juan Miguel Hit Similar →
1939 Los hijos de la noche Piruli Average Similar →
1933 Una viuda romántica Pepe Castellanos Super Hit Similar →
1931 Slaves of Fashion Mario Super Hit Similar →
1931 The bitter fruit Dick Hit Similar →
1930 Mrs. Lies Bob Deval Super Hit Similar →

Julio Peña - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Julio Peña?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Julio Peña is "The Castilian" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Julio Peña acted in?

Julio Peña has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Julio Peña?

Other notable films include "Sangre en Castilla", "Punto y banca", and "Slaves of Fashion".

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