Pedro Armendáriz Jr. - Actor Profile

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 6, 1940
Birth Place: Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

About Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Pedro Armendáriz Bohr (April 6, 1940 – December 26, 2011), better known by his stage name Pedro Armendáriz, Jr., was a Mexican actor who made films and television series from United States and Mexico. Pedro Armendáriz Bohr was born in Mexico City, to Mexican actor Pedro Armendáriz and Carmela Bohr. Armendáriz appeared in the James Bond film, Licence to Kill as president Hector Lopez. He also appeared in: Amistad (1997), The Mask of Zorro (1998), The Mexican (2001), Original Sin (2001), In the Time of the Butterflies (2001), Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003), And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself (2003), The Legend of Zorro (2005), and Freelancers (2012). In November 2011, Armendáriz was diagnosed with eye cancer. He died of the disease on December 26, 2011, at age 71, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. His remains were buried at Panteón Jardín in Mexico City.

Pedro Armendáriz Jr. Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Pedro Armendáriz Jr. 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 Pedro Armendáriz Jr.'s work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 98% of Pedro Armendáriz Jr.'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 River of Gold, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Pedro Armendáriz Jr. Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Pedro Armendáriz Jr.'s career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Pedro Armendáriz Jr. has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2014 The Perfect Dictatorship Don Alejandro Hit Similar →
2011 The Snitch Cartel Modesto Hit Similar →
2009 Nikté - Super Hit Similar →
2008 Christmas, Inc. santa claus Hit Similar →
2008 Divine Confusion Melesio Hit Similar →
2006 Filmmakers in Action Self Hit Similar →
2006 A Wonderful World Director del Periodico Super Hit Similar →
2004 Killing Cabos Oscar Cabos Super Hit Similar →
2004 El segundo El Mayor Hit Similar →
2003 And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself - Hit Similar →
2002 The Crime of Padre Amaro El Presidente Municipal Gordo Hit Similar →
2001 Murder at El Meneo Don Manuel Super Hit Similar →
2001 Entre los dioses del desprecio - Super Hit Similar →
2000 Before Night Falls Reinaldo's Grandfather Hit Similar →
1999 Herod's Law López Super Hit Similar →
1998 The Mask of Zorro Don Pedro Hit Similar →
1997 Amistad General Espatero Hit Similar →
1993 Tombstone Priest Super Hit Similar →
1992 Los años de Greta Gustavo Hit Similar →
1991 Camino largo a Tijuana Juan Hit Similar →
1990 Ke arteko egunak - Super Hit Similar →
1990 ¡Maten a Chinto! Don Chinto Hit Similar →
1990 La secta del sargon - Hit Similar →
1989 Licence to Kill President Hector Lopez Average Similar →
1988 Romelia's Secret Widower Roman Hit Similar →
1988 Lovers, Partners & Spies Duke Super Hit Similar →
1987 Mariana Mariana Carlos (adult) Hit Similar →
1985 Sangre en el Caribe Mario Hit Similar →
1984 Matar o morir - Hit Similar →
1982 Días de Combate Héctor Belascoarán Shayne Hit Similar →
1981 La Chèvre Police commissioner Custao Hit Similar →
1981 Trail of Death Alberto Villamosa Hit Similar →
1980 Me olvidé de vivir Pedro Super Hit Similar →
1979 Life Sentence Javier Lira "El Tarzán" Hit Similar →
1979 The Illegal Felipe Leyva Hit Similar →
1977 La casta divina Abel Ortiz Argumedo Hit Similar →
1977 Mina, viento de libertad - Hit Similar →
1976 The Great Adventure of Zorro Emilio Walter Hit Similar →
1975 Blacker Than the Night Roberto Hit Similar →
1975 A Home of Our Own Police Captain Super Hit Similar →
1975 The Log of the Black Pearl Archie Hector Super Hit Similar →
1972 Killer by Night Dr. Carlos Madera Hit Similar →
1971 River of Gold Angel Super Hit Similar →
1970 Su precio... unos dólares Sam Hit Similar →
1970 Chisum Ben Hit Similar →
1969 Las impuras - Hit Similar →
1969 Patsy My Love - Hit Similar →
1969 Todo Por Nada Pedro Hit Similar →
1967 La soldadera Isidro Hit Similar →
1967 Guns for San Sebastian Father Lucas Hit Similar →

Pedro Armendáriz Jr. - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Pedro Armendáriz Jr.?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pedro Armendáriz Jr. is "River of Gold" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Pedro Armendáriz Jr. acted in?

Pedro Armendáriz Jr. has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Pedro Armendáriz Jr.?

Other notable films include "The Log of the Black Pearl", "Ke arteko egunak", and "Me olvidé de vivir".

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