Roberto Gavaldón - Actor Profile

Roberto Gavaldón

Directing
Updated: May 15, 2026
3Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 7, 1909
Birth Place: Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico

About Roberto Gavaldón

Roberto Gavaldón was a Mexican film director. Eight of Gavaldón's films were featured on the list 100 Best Movies of the Cinema of Mexico. His 1958 film Ash Wednesday was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival and his 1959 film Beyond All Limits was entered into the following years festival. His 1960 film Macario was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but did not win.

Roberto Gavaldón Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Roberto Gavaldón reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Roberto Gavaldón'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 Prisoner 13, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Roberto Gavaldón Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Roberto Gavaldón's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Roberto Gavaldón has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1958 El cine mexicano de fiesta Self Flop Similar →
1934 La sangre manda - Average Similar →
1933 Prisoner 13 Prisoner Hit Similar →

Roberto Gavaldón - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Roberto Gavaldón?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Roberto Gavaldón is "Prisoner 13" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Roberto Gavaldón acted in?

Roberto Gavaldón has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

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