Salvador Sánchez

Born: 1943-10-28

Birthplace: Tehuacan, Puebla, Mexico

Biography

Alfredo Salvador Sánchez Bolaños (born October 28th, 1943) is a Mexican actor and director.

He was one of the most relevant actors among those who renewed the list of interpreters of Mexican cinema at the beginning of the seventies. Since then, he has stood out in films such as The devil fell from glory (Cayó de la gloria el diablo, .1971), The bump (La choca, 1973), The heist (El apando, 1975), Canoa (1975), Las Poquianchis (1976), Los albañiles (1976), Under the shrapnel (Bajo la metralla, 1983), Motel (1983), Journey to Paradise (1985), Going for a nut (1986), Fire Angel (1991), Lady at night (1993), Leap into the void (1994), Natural death (1996) , Only once (2000) and Herod's law (2000).

He directed Pedro Páramo in 1981. Deserving of various distinctions for his acting work in film, including two Diosas de Plata, he has also developed an outstanding theatrical career and has participated repeatedly on television.

Known For

El Infierno
The Mexican
Collateral Damage
Charm School
Salvador
¡Que viva México!
Curandero
The Eve
Herod's Law
Under the Volcano

Top Movie Credits

El Infierno El Padrino
The Mexican Gunsmith
Charm School Monseñor
Salvador Human Rights Leader
¡Que viva México! Notario / Don Florencio
The Eve Villegas
Under the Volcano Chief of Stockyards