What is Luis Valdez's latest movie?

Luis Valdez's most recent film is "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez" (2026).

Is Luis Valdez a good actor?

Luis Valdez has an average audience rating of 4.4/10 across 6 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Coco, One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll, Which Way Is Up?.

Luis Valdez

Q: What is the best movie of Luis Valdez?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Luis Valdez is "Coco" with a rating of 8.2/10.

Q: How many movies has Luis Valdez acted in?

Luis Valdez has been featured in at least 6 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Directing

Updated: May 11, 2026

6Total Films

8.2 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 26, 1940

Birth Place: Delano, California

About Luis Valdez

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Luis Valdez (born June 26, 1940) is an American playwright, writer and film director. He is regarded as the father of Chicano theater in the United States. Description above from the Wikipedia article Luis Valdez, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Luis Valdez Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Luis Valdez reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Luis Valdez'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 Coco, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Luis Valdez Movies Ranked

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

★8.2

★8.2

Coco: Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his

Coco

2017•Family

★8.0

One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll (2006) movie poster

★8.0

One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll: For many music fans, history is divided into the long, dull centuries before rock 'n' roll was born and the exciting dec

One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll

2006•Documentary

★6.1

★6.1

Which Way Is Up?: Orange picker Leroy Jones inadvertently becomes a union leader and is forced out of town, leaving behind his sex-obsesse

Which Way Is Up?

1977•Comedy

★4.2

★4.2

The Cisco Kid: This update of the 1950 western TV series changes Cisco and Pancho from wandering heroes of the old west to somewhat ant

The Cisco Kid

1994•Comedy

★0.0

Cruz Reynoso: Sowing the Seeds of Justice (2010) movie poster

★0.0

Cruz Reynoso: Sowing the Seeds of Justice: A compelling portrait of one of America's unsung heroes and the turbulent times in which he lived.

Cruz Reynoso: Sowing the Seeds of Justice

2010•History

Full Filmography

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2026	American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez	Self	Flop	Similar →
2017	Coco	Tío Berto / Don Hidalgo (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2010	Cruz Reynoso: Sowing the Seeds of Justice	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
2006	One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1994	The Cisco Kid	Benito Juarez	Flop	Similar →
1977	Which Way Is Up?	Ramon Juarez	Average	Similar →

Luis Valdez - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Luis Valdez?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Luis Valdez is "Coco" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Luis Valdez acted in?

Luis Valdez has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Luis Valdez?

Other notable films include "One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll", "Which Way Is Up?", and "The Cisco Kid".