Julio Peña: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 35
- on screen
- 1939–2025
- box office
- $6.48M
- average score
- 51
- Born
- June 18, 1912
- Birthplace
- Madrid
- Citizenship
- Spanish
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1930-1972
- Spouses
- Susana Canales
The Best Julio Peña Movies
The highest-rated films Julio Peña is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Captive (2025) scores highest, at 72. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Julio Peña's Career in Numbers
Julio Peña's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Julio Peña works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from María de la O (1939) to The Captive (2025), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Julio Peña Movies by Decade
- 1930s 2
- 1940s 2
- 1950s 5
- 1960s 9
- 1970s 11
- 2020s 5
The 1970s were Julio Peña's busiest decade, with 11 films.
Julio Peña Movies by Genre
- Drama 13
- Horror 5
- Western 5
- Comedy 4
- Thriller 2
- Romance 2
- Sci-Fi 1
- Action 1
- Adventure 1
Drama is the genre Julio Peña has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of horror (5).
Julio Peña Career Milestones
- First film
- María de la O 1939
- Biggest box office hit
- The Captive $6.43M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Captive Movie Echo Score 72
- Newest film
- The Captive 2025
Julio Peña Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Julio Peña is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 51. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Julio Peña Movies as an Actor
34- 2025
The Captive as Miguel · Drama Worldwide box office: $6.43M Movie Echo Score: 72 - 2024
Through My Window: Looking at You as Ares · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 33 - 2023
Through My Window: Across the Sea as Ares Hidalgo · Drama Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2022
Through My Window as Ares Hidalgo · Drama Worldwide box office: $32.5K Movie Echo Score: 30 - 2021
BIA: An Upside Down World as Manuel Gutiérrez · Drama - 1974
Voodoo Black Exorcist Horror - 1973
Horror Express Sci-Fi - 1973
Horror Rises from the Tomb as Jean · Horror - 1972
Travels with My Aunt as M. Alexandre (uncredited) · Comedy - 1972
A House Without Boundaries as Decano del coro · Drama - 1971
Red Sun as Valdés · Western - 1971
Cross Current as Inspector Baldini · Horror - 1971
The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Woman as Dr. Hartwig · Horror - 1971
The Feast of Satan as Inspector González · Horror - 1971
In the Eye of the Hurricane as Police Inspector · Thriller - 1970
El Condor as General Hernández · Action - 1969
The Price of Power as Governor of Texas · Western - 1969
Alive or Preferably Dead as Doctor · Comedy - 1969
Simon Bolivar as señor Hernandez · Drama - 1968
The Mercenary as (uncredited) · Western - 1968
Villa Rides as General · Western - 1968
Satanik as Inspector Trent · Thriller - 1967
Chimes at Midnight Drama - 1964
Minnesota Clay as tenente Stevens · Western - 1963
The Castilian as Santiago · Drama - 1959
Solomon and Sheba as Zadok · Romance Worldwide box office: $16.1K - 1959
Vacations in Majorca Romance - 1956
Alexander the Great as Arsites · Drama - 1954
Asylum as Miguel · Comedy - 1952
The Eyes Leave a Trace as Roberto Ayala · Drama - 1942
Correo de Indias Adventure - 1940
Marianela as Pablo · Drama - 1939
María de la O as Juan Miguel · Drama - 1939
Days of Hope as Attigniès (uncredited) · Drama
Julio Peña in Documentaries & Specials
1Who Is Julio Peña?
Julio Peña was born in Madrid in 1912. Credited on films since 1939, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Julio Peña was a prominent Spanish actor known for his extensive career in the film industry. He was born on June 18, 1912, in Madrid and continued to make significant contributions to the silver screens until his death in 1972. He is notably remembered for appearing in more than one hundred films spanning over four decades, from the 1930s to the early 1970s, speaking volumes about his enduring talent and exceptional acting prowess.
Peña's illustrious career witnessed several memorable performances, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to his craft. His life outside the sets was also noteworthy. He was married to Susana Canales, and he spent his last days in Marbella, resting after his participation in the film Horror Express. Unfortunately, Peña passed away on July 27, 1972, at the age of 60 while in Marbella. Despite his untimely departure, his exemplary body of work continues to inspire generations, solidifying his legacy as a brilliant figure in the annals of Spanish cinema.
Who Julio Peña Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Julio Peña shares the most films with. Fernando Rey comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Natalia Azahara (3).
Julio Peña: Questions & Answers
How many movies Julio Peña has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Julio Peña been in?
Julio Peña is credited on 35 films, from 1939 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Julio Peña's highest-grossing movie?
The Captive (2025) is Julio Peña's biggest box office hit, with $6.43M worldwide, ahead of Through My Window (2022) ($32.5K). Across every film with box office figures, Julio Peña's movies have made $6.48M.
Julio Peña's biggest hits What is the best Julio Peña movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Julio Peña's best-rated film is The Captive (2025) with a score of 72, followed by Through My Window: Across the Sea (2023) (68).
Best Julio Peña movies, ranked What is Julio Peña's newest movie?
The most recent film on Julio Peña's filmography is The Captive (2025), in the role of Miguel.
Who does Julio Peña work with most often?
Julio Peña shares the most films with Fernando Rey (3 films), Natalia Azahara (3 films) and Eric Masip (3 films).
The Best Julio Peña Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 35 credits.
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