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Ángel Álvarez
Ángel Álvarez (born 26 September 1906 in Madrid, Spain, died 13 December 1983) was one of the most prolific Spanish character actors of the twentieth century. Over a career that spanned nearly four decades, he appeared in more than 205 films, making him a ubiquitous presence on the Spanish and European silver screen. Álvarez began his film work in the mid‑1940s, quickly becoming known for his reliable, often comedic portrayals of shopkeepers, bank managers, and other small‑town figures. His unmistakable plump demeanor and expressive face allowed him to transition effortlessly between dramas, comedies, and the gritty world of Spaghetti Westerns. In the 1960s he entered the international spotlight, starring opposite Franco Nero in the iconic Django (1966) as Nathaniel the bartender, and playing the bank manager Oliver Blackwood in Navajo Joe (1966). These roles cemented his reputation as a go‑to supporting actor for western productions, where his everyman charm added authenticity to the frontier settings. Throughout the 1970s he continued to work steadily, appearing in titles such as The Mercenary, Cemetery Without Crosses, and Adiós, Sabata, often credited as a bartender, notary, or town elder, roles that highlighted his versatility and enduring appeal. Álvarez’s legacy is defined not only by the sheer volume of his work but also by his ability to give depth to even the briefest of screen moments, making him a beloved figure among fans of classic Spanish cinema and Spaghetti Western enthusiasts alike.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Ángel Álvarez
Born: Madrid, Spain
Citizenship: Spanish
Birthday: September 26, 1906
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1945-1983
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Movies Featuring Ángel Álvarez
Django
Fury of Johnny Kid
Marisol rumbo a Río
I Was a Parish Priest
Andalusia Express
The Wheelchair
Tintin and the Blue Oranges
The Mercenary
Cemetery Without Crosses
Sabían demasiado
The Anchorite
The Four Truths
Red Fish
Police Calling 091
The National Shotgun
Avisa a Curro Jiménez
Agustina of Aragon
Zorro the Avenger
Un marido de ida y vuelta
Margarita se llama mi amor
Tigers in Lipstick
Mi calle
Legions of the Nile
El hombre que viajaba despacito
Fulano y Mengano
Welcome Mr. Marshall!
El cálido verano del señor Rodríguez
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
The Adventurer of Seville
Los chicos
Historias de Madrid
¿Dónde vas, Alfonso XII?
Ricco
Father Jackleg
Requiem for a Gringo
The Marquis of Salamanca
The Executioner
The Adventures of Scaramouche
Revenge
Valentine’s Day
Historias de la televisión
Mademoiselle de Maupin
Con la vida hicieron fuego
Anna Said Yes
La vida en un bloc
Las muchachas de azul
La vida alrededor
The Little Apartment
Delusions of Grandeur
El balcón de la Luna
Those Who Did Not Go to War
La quiniela
Doña Francisquita
Esa voz es una mina
The Price of Power
Career Timeline
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1963
Marisol rumbo a Río
Cliente en gasolinera
The Executioner
Álvarez, el enterrador
The Adventures of Scaramouche
1962
Sabían demasiado
El Sésamo
The Four Truths
(segment "La mort et le bûcheron")
Zorro the Avenger
Ciudadano
El balcón de la Luna
Cura
Those Who Did Not Go to War
Fernández
1960
The Wheelchair
Álvarez
Police Calling 091
Melonero
Mi calle
Tratante de caballos (uncredited)
La quiniela
1959
Legions of the Nile
Slave Trader
Los chicos
(uncredited)
¿Dónde vas, Alfonso XII?
Tabernero (uncredited)
Valentine’s Day
Cliente en Tienda de Deportes
Con la vida hicieron fuego
La vida alrededor
Don Heliodoro
1957
Un marido de ida y vuelta
Sacerdote
El hombre que viajaba despacito
Marcelino
Fulano y Mengano
Encargado de obra
Las muchachas de azul
Payaso
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