Demián Bichir: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 60
- on screen
- 1983–2026
- box office
- $1.9B
- nominations
- 3
- average score
- 58
- Born
- August 1, 1963 (age 63)
- Birthplace
- Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico
- Full name
- Demián Bichir Nájera
- Citizenship
- Mexico, United States
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1977-present
- Spouses
- Lisset, Stefanie Sherk
- Children
- 1
The Best Demián Bichir Movies
The highest-rated films Demián Bichir is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Black Phone 2 (2025) scores highest, at 70. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 70 Black Phone 2 2025 · Mando -
Movie Echo Score: Score 69 Chupa 2023 · Chava -
Movie Echo Score: Score 66 Godzilla vs. Kong 2021 · Walter Simmons -
Movie Echo Score: Score 65 Land 2021 · Miguel -
Movie Echo Score: Score 62 Alien: Covenant 2017 · Action -
Movie Echo Score: Score 60 Lowriders 2017 · Drama
Demián Bichir's Career in Numbers
Demián Bichir's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Demián Bichir works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Choices of the Heart (1983) to Without Blood (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Demián Bichir Movies by Decade
- 1980s 3
- 1990s 11
- 2000s 9
- 2010s 22
- 2020s 12
The 2010s were Demián Bichir's busiest decade, with 22 films.
Demián Bichir Movies by Genre
- Drama 19
- Action 7
- Thriller 5
- Horror 4
- Comedy 4
- Romance 3
- Crime 3
- Sci-Fi 2
- Mystery 2
- Documentary 2
Drama is the genre Demián Bichir has worked in most, with 19 films, ahead of action (7).
Demián Bichir Career Milestones
- First film
- Choices of the Heart 1983
- Biggest box office hit
- Godzilla vs. Kong $470M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Black Phone 2 Movie Echo Score 70
- Newest film
- Without Blood 2026
Demián Bichir Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Demián Bichir is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 58. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Demián Bichir Movies as an Actor
57- 2026
Without Blood as Tito · Drama - 2025 Black Phone 2 as Mando · Horror Worldwide box office: $132M Movie Echo Score: 70
- 2024
Without Blood as Tito · Drama Worldwide box office: $22.6K - 2024
Beacon Thriller - 2023 Chupa as Chava · Action Worldwide box office: $1.15M Movie Echo Score: 69
- 2021 Godzilla vs. Kong as Walter Simmons · Action Worldwide box office: $470M Movie Echo Score: 66
- 2021
Chaos Walking as Ben · Action Worldwide box office: $26.5M Movie Echo Score: 36 - 2021 Land as Miguel · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.16M Movie Echo Score: 65
- 2020
The Midnight Sky as Sanchez · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $70K Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2020
Danyka as Armando · Romance - 2020
Danyka as Armando · Romance - 2020
The Grudge as Goodman · Mystery Worldwide box office: $49.5M Movie Echo Score: 47 - 2019
The Grudge as Goodman · Horror Worldwide box office: $49.5M Movie Echo Score: 38 - 2018
The Nun as Father Burke · Mystery Worldwide box office: $366M Movie Echo Score: 45 - 2018
Corazón as Dr. Mario Garcia · Drama - 2017
Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Phobos as Lope · Horror - 2017 Alien: Covenant Action Worldwide box office: $241M Movie Echo Score: 62
- 2017 Lowriders Drama Worldwide box office: $6.31M Movie Echo Score: 60
- 2017
Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last Supper as Lope · Sci-Fi - 2016
7:19 as Fernando Pellicer · History Worldwide box office: $174K - 2015
The Hateful Eight Drama Worldwide box office: $161M - 2014
Words with Gods as Son (ep. "God's Blood - La sangre de Dios") · Drama - 2014
Death in Buenos Aires as Inspector Chávez · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.34M - 2014
Dom Hemingway Drama Worldwide box office: $1.32M - 2013
Before We Are Forgotten Documentary - 2013
Machete Kills Action Worldwide box office: $17.5M - 2013
The Heat Action Worldwide box office: $230M - 2013
Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2012
El Santos vs la Tetona Mendoza as Cerdo Gutiérrez 3 (voice) · Comedy - 2012
Savages Drama Worldwide box office: $83M - 2011
Foreverland as Salvador · Drama - 2011
The Dream of Ivan as Entrenador Torres · Family - 2011
A Better Life Drama Worldwide box office: $1.86M - 2010
Hidalgo: la historia jamás contada as Hidalgo · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.08M - 2009
Enemigos íntimos Worldwide box office: $565K - 2008
Che: Part Two as Fidel Castro · Drama Worldwide box office: $8.64M - 2008
Che: Part One as Fidel Castro · War Worldwide box office: $34.2M - 2004
Hipnos as Miguel · Horror Worldwide box office: $1.65M - 2002
Dark Cities as Mario - 2001
In the Time of the Butterflies as Manolo Tavárez · Thriller - 2000
La toma de la embajada as "Comandante Uno" · Drama - 2000
Gimme Power as Gabriel Castro · Comedy - 2000
Todo el poder as Gabriel Castro · Comedy Worldwide box office: $70.9K - 1999
Sex, Shame & Tears as Tomás · Romance - 1997
Dance with the Devil as Catalina · Thriller - 1996
Recipes to Stay Together as Carlos Rodríguez · Comedy - 1996
Solo as Rio · Action Worldwide box office: $5.11M - 1996
Salón México as Insp. Casteleón · Drama - 1995
Nobody Will Speak of Us When We’re Dead as Omar · Drama - 1994
Hasta Morir Crime - 1994
Ya la hicimos - 1993
Married Life as Gaspar · Crime - 1993
Miroslava as Ricardo · Drama - 1990
Red Dawn as Jorge · Thriller - 1988
The Penitent as Roberto · Crime - 1987
Hotel Colonial as Young Hotel Clerk · Thriller Worldwide box office: $9.53K - 1983
Choices of the Heart as Armando · Drama
Demián Bichir: Awards & Nominations
3 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 2012 to 2012. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Oscars 1 nomination -
Actor Awards (SAG) 1 nomination -
Spirit Awards 1 nomination
- 84th Academy Awards
- Demián Bichir: Nominated Best Actor A Better Life
- 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Demián Bichir: Nominated Outstanding Leading Male Actor A Better Life
- 27th Independent Spirit Awards
- Demián Bichir: Nominated Best Male Lead A Better Life
Who Is Demián Bichir?
Demián Bichir was born in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico in 1963 and is 63 years old. Credited on films since 1983, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Demián Bichir Nájera is a renowned Mexican actor, acknowledged for his substantial body of work both in telenovelas and Hollywood films. Born on the 1st of August, 1963, Bichir's acting journey commenced from the realm of telenovela where he earned significant recognition. His star stature was amplified when he started featuring in Hollywood movies, most notably receiving a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor due to his compelling performance in 'A Better Life'. Bichir hails from a family of actors including his brothers, Odiseo and Bruno, and his parents, Alejandro Bichir and Maricruz Nájera.
He has showcased his acting prowess through diverse roles like Fidel Castro in 'Che', an immigrant portrayal in 'A Better Life', compelling performances in the crime series 'The Bridge', and the western film 'The Hateful Eight'. His directorial skills were exercised in the movie 'A Circus Story & A Love Song'. His other commendable acting efforts include roles in 'Alien: Covenant', 'The Nun', 'Chaos Walking', drama series 'Grand Hotel', and in Angelina Jolie's adapted film of Alessandro Baricco's novel 'Without Blood'.
Who Demián Bichir Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Demián Bichir shares the most films with. Michael Fassbender comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Patrick Wilson (3).
Demián Bichir: Questions & Answers
How many movies Demián Bichir has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Demián Bichir been in?
Demián Bichir is credited on 60 films, from 1983 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Demián Bichir's highest-grossing movie?
Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) is Demián Bichir's biggest box office hit, with $470M worldwide, ahead of The Nun (2018) ($366M). Across every film with box office figures, Demián Bichir's movies have made $1.9B.
Demián Bichir's biggest hits What is the best Demián Bichir movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Demián Bichir's best-rated film is QT8: The First Eight (2019) with a score of 76, followed by Black Phone 2 (2025) (70).
Best Demián Bichir movies, ranked Has Demián Bichir won an Oscar?
Demián Bichir has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Demián Bichir has 0 wins from 3 nominations.
How old is Demián Bichir?
Demián Bichir is 63 years old, born on August 1, 1963 in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico.
What is Demián Bichir's newest movie?
The most recent film on Demián Bichir's filmography is Without Blood (2026), in the role of Tito.
Who does Demián Bichir work with most often?
Demián Bichir shares the most films with Michael Fassbender (4 films), Patrick Wilson (3 films) and Katherine Waterston (3 films).
The Best Demián Bichir Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 60 credits.
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