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Julio Peña, actor
Actor

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
Known for

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.

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Career at a glance

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

  1. 1930s 2
  2. 1940s 2
  3. 1950s 5
  4. 1960s 9
  5. 1970s 11
  6. 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
35 credits

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
  1. 2025 The Captive (2025) movie poster The Captive as Miguel · Drama Movie Echo Score: 72
  2. 2024 Through My Window: Looking at You (2024) movie poster Through My Window: Looking at You as Ares · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 33
  3. 2023 Through My Window: Across the Sea (2023) movie poster Through My Window: Across the Sea as Ares Hidalgo · Drama Movie Echo Score: 68
  4. 2022 Through My Window (2022) movie poster Through My Window as Ares Hidalgo · Drama Movie Echo Score: 30
  5. 2021 BIA: An Upside Down World (2021) movie poster BIA: An Upside Down World as Manuel Gutiérrez · Drama
  6. 1974 Voodoo Black Exorcist (1974) movie poster Voodoo Black Exorcist Horror
  7. 1973 Horror Express (1973) movie poster Horror Express Sci-Fi
  8. 1973 Horror Rises from the Tomb (1973) movie poster Horror Rises from the Tomb as Jean · Horror
  9. 1972 Travels with My Aunt (1972) movie poster Travels with My Aunt as M. Alexandre (uncredited) · Comedy
  10. 1972 A House Without Boundaries (1972) movie poster A House Without Boundaries as Decano del coro · Drama
  11. 1971 Red Sun (1971) movie poster Red Sun as Valdés · Western
  12. 1971 Cross Current (1971) movie poster Cross Current as Inspector Baldini · Horror
  13. 1971 The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Woman (1971) movie poster The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Woman as Dr. Hartwig · Horror
  14. 1971 The Feast of Satan (1971) movie poster The Feast of Satan as Inspector González · Horror
  15. 1971 In the Eye of the Hurricane (1971) movie poster In the Eye of the Hurricane as Police Inspector · Thriller
  16. 1970 El Condor (1970) movie poster El Condor as General Hernández · Action
  17. 1969 The Price of Power (1969) movie poster The Price of Power as Governor of Texas · Western
  18. 1969 Alive or Preferably Dead (1969) movie poster Alive or Preferably Dead as Doctor · Comedy
  19. 1969 Simon Bolivar (1969) movie poster Simon Bolivar as señor Hernandez · Drama
  20. 1968 The Mercenary (1968) movie poster The Mercenary as (uncredited) · Western
  21. 1968 Villa Rides (1968) movie poster Villa Rides as General · Western
  22. 1968 Satanik (1968) movie poster Satanik as Inspector Trent · Thriller
  23. 1967 Chimes at Midnight (1967) movie poster Chimes at Midnight Drama
  24. 1964 Minnesota Clay (1964) movie poster Minnesota Clay as tenente Stevens · Western
  25. 1963 The Castilian (1963) movie poster The Castilian as Santiago · Drama
  26. 1959 Solomon and Sheba (1959) movie poster Solomon and Sheba as Zadok · Romance
  27. 1959 Vacations in Majorca (1959) movie poster Vacations in Majorca Romance
  28. 1956 Alexander the Great (1956) movie poster Alexander the Great as Arsites · Drama
  29. 1954 Asylum (1954) movie poster Asylum as Miguel · Comedy
  30. 1952 The Eyes Leave a Trace (1952) movie poster The Eyes Leave a Trace as Roberto Ayala · Drama
  31. 1942 Correo de Indias (1942) movie poster Correo de Indias Adventure
  32. 1940 Marianela (1940) movie poster Marianela as Pablo · Drama
  33. 1939 María de la O (1939) movie poster María de la O as Juan Miguel · Drama
  34. 1939 Days of Hope (1939) movie poster Days of Hope as Attigniès (uncredited) · Drama
Biography

Who 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.

Works with

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).

FAQ

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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