Luis Manuel Pelayo - Actor Profile

Luis Manuel Pelayo

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 1, 1922
Birth Place: Mexico City, Mexico

About Luis Manuel Pelayo

Luis Manuel Pelayo was born in 1922 in Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico. He was an actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Luis Manuel Pelayo Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Luis Manuel Pelayo 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 Luis Manuel Pelayo's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 54% of Luis Manuel Pelayo'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 Up and Down, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Luis Manuel Pelayo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Luis Manuel Pelayo's career based on audience ratings.

★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
★8.0
Your Excellency (1967) movie poster
★8.0

Your Excellency: Lopitos, who is horribly inefficient but quick-witted, is invited (because of the current ambassador's superstition abou

Your Excellency

1967•Comedy
★8.0
Chiquidracula (1985) movie poster
★8.0

Chiquidracula: An alcoholic grandfather is seriously ill. His doctor suggests that experiencing a bad scare could cure him. His grandso

Chiquidracula

1985•Drama
★7.7
El analfabeto (1961) movie poster
★7.7

El analfabeto: Inocencio Prieto y Calvo receives a letter telling him he is the heir to his uncle's fortune of two million pesos. Not b

El analfabeto

1961•Comedy
★7.6
School for Buglars (1958) movie poster
★7.6

School for Buglars: The police plan to capture a killer by using a double that looks exactly as one of his victims.

School for Buglars

1958•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Luis Manuel Pelayo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1990 The Good, the Bad and the Slut - Average Similar →
1988 Difficult Days Ezequiel Rodríguez Average Similar →
1988 Reto a la vida Don Pepe Hit Similar →
1988 El gran relajo mexicano - Hit Similar →
1986 Entre Compadres Te Veas - Average Similar →
1985 Chiquidracula Tendero Español Super Hit Similar →
1984 Carnival Night Anunciador Hit Similar →
1984 Ya nunca más - Average Similar →
1983 El mas valiente del mundo - Hit Similar →
1983 Se me sale cuando me río - Hit Similar →
1982 Los gemelos alborotados - Average Similar →
1981 Solo para damas - Average Similar →
1981 La jorobada Reynaldo, esposo de Linda Average Similar →
1981 Mi nombre es Sergio, soy alcohólico Rogelio Esquivel Average Similar →
1980 Snow White and Her 7 Lovers - Hit Similar →
1975 El Albañil Idem Hit Similar →
1972 National Mechanics Director de TV Hit Similar →
1970 La hermana Trinquete Sargent Hit Similar →
1970 Friar Juan Sócrates, the Buttler Hit Similar →
1969 El ojo de vidrio Señor de la Maza Hit Similar →
1969 The Door and the Butcher's Wife Invitado (segment "La puerta") Hit Similar →
1969 Un Quijote sin mancha Patrón de Cirilo Hit Similar →
1969 Las Fieras Federico/Corresponsal del London Average Similar →
1967 Cómo pescar marido - Hit Similar →
1967 Your Excellency Sr. Director Super Hit Similar →
1967 El matrimonio es como el demonio Sócrates Hit Similar →
1966 Nosotros los jóvenes Gonzalo Average Similar →
1964 Un ángel de mal genio El papá Average Similar →
1963 Barridos y regados - Hit Similar →
1962 El Extra Director escena vaquera Hit Similar →
1961 El analfabeto Ministerio Público Super Hit Similar →
1961 Muchachas que trabajan Don Raymundo Andrade Average Similar →
1961 Con quien andan nuestros locos Felix Amargo Hit Similar →
1959 Mi niño, mi caballo y yo - Average Similar →
1959 Little Red Riding Hood Leñador Hit Similar →
1959 Up and Down (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1959 El superflaco - Average Similar →
1958 Sabrás que te quiero - Average Similar →
1958 Manos arriba - Average Similar →
1958 Tú y la mentira - Average Similar →
1958 School for Buglars Felix Super Hit Similar →
1958 Cuando Mexico canta Félix Average Similar →
1958 Cuatro copas - Average Similar →
1957 Pepito and the Monster Omar Kayar Average Similar →
1957 Pepito as del volante Plejano Ivanush Paderewski Average Similar →
1957 Dios no lo quiera Don Nicolás Average Similar →
1957 Dos diablitos en apuros - Hit Similar →
1956 The Stone Crucifix - Average Similar →
1953 Había una vez un marido - Hit Similar →
1948 El Supersabio Reportero (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

Luis Manuel Pelayo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Luis Manuel Pelayo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Luis Manuel Pelayo is "Up and Down" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Luis Manuel Pelayo acted in?

Luis Manuel Pelayo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Luis Manuel Pelayo?

Other notable films include "Your Excellency", "Chiquidracula", and "El analfabeto".

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