Hugo Arana - Actor Profile

Hugo Arana

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 23, 1943
Birth Place: Buenos Aires, Argentina

About Hugo Arana

Hugo Arana (July 23, 1943 - October 11, 2020 Buenos Aires, Argentina) was an Argentinian film, television and theatre actor. Arana grew up in Monte Grande and moved with his family to Lomas de Zamora and then Lanus. He studied acting with Marcello Lavalle and Augusto Fernandez. In his first years as an actor, he was part of a theatre group called "Errare Humanum Est" and he acted in films such as El Santo de la Espada (1970) and La tregua (1974). In the 1980s, he became popular for his part in an advertisement for Crespi wine, and then for his part in the TV Sitcom Matrimonios y algo más (directed by Hugo Moser), in which he played two characters who were highly acclaimed by the public: the "Groncho" (in the comedy sketch "El Groncho y La Dama" (The Shabby Man and the Lady)) and Huguito Araña (a stereotypically femenine gay man). He has worked on the Telefé TV series Los exitosos Pells, where he played the director of the fictitious channel "Mega News", Franco Andrada. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hugo Arana, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hugo Arana reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Hugo Arana's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hugo Arana remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Historias de papel, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Hugo Arana Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hugo Arana's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hugo Arana.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Historias de papel - Super Hit Similar →
2021 Boomerang Aurelio Flop Similar →
2021 The Funeral Home Salvador Flop Similar →
2018 Todavía - Average Similar →
2018 Yanka y el espíritu del volcán Abuelo Average Similar →
2018 Sinuous Road Eduardo Siero Flop Similar →
2018 Super Crazy Fernando Salaberry Hit Similar →
2017 Te esperaré Leiva Flop Similar →
2017 Delicia Amado Flop Similar →
2017 Argentine Soldier Only Known by God Antonio Super Hit Similar →
2016 Angelita, la doctora - Super Hit Similar →
2015 Pistas para volver a casa Antonio Hit Similar →
2014 Death in Buenos Aires Comisario Sanfilippo Average Similar →
2012 Daños Colaterales - Super Hit Similar →
2008 Don't Look Down Padre de Eloy Average Similar →
2008 Chile Can Do It Octavio Flop Similar →
2007 Reparaciones Gabriel Flop Similar →
2004 Dangerous Obsession - Hit Similar →
2004 Cautiva Juez Barrenechea Hit Similar →
2004 Your Eyes Blazed - Flop Similar →
2003 Seawards Journey Rodriguez Flop Similar →
2002 My mother-in-law is a zombie - Flop Similar →
2000 Caminata espacial - Flop Similar →
1999 El inquietante caso de José Blum José Blum Flop Similar →
1998 Dibu 2: La venganza de Nasty Lencinas Flop Similar →
1997 Quereme así (Piantao) Ástor Flop Similar →
1997 Noche de ronda - Flop Similar →
1996 El verso Pedro Average Similar →
1992 The Dark Side of the Heart - Hit Similar →
1992 A Place in the World Zamora Hit Similar →
1988 Las puertitas del Sr. López - Flop Similar →
1988 Matrimonios y Algo Más - Flop Similar →
1987 Made in Argentina Cacho Hit Similar →
1987 Chorros Traverso Flop Similar →
1986 Atrapada por el vicio Padre de Andrea Flop Similar →
1985 The Official Story Enrique Ibáñez Super Hit Similar →
1982 To Return Angel Ragucci Flop Similar →
1980 Buenos Aires, la tercera fundación Voz Flop Similar →
1979 Este loco amor loco - Flop Similar →
1979 The Island - Flop Similar →
1979 No apto para menores - Flop Similar →
1977 El soltero - Flop Similar →
1975 The days that you gave me - Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Truce Martínez Hit Similar →
1974 La madre María - Average Similar →
1974 Dale nomás - Flop Similar →
1974 La balada del regreso - Flop Similar →
1974 Los golpes bajos - Average Similar →
1970 The Knight of the Sword - Hit Similar →
1965 Chronicle of a Boy Alone - Hit Similar →

Hugo Arana - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hugo Arana?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hugo Arana is "Historias de papel" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Hugo Arana acted in?

Hugo Arana has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hugo Arana?

Other notable films include "Angelita, la doctora", "Daños Colaterales", and "Argentine Soldier Only Known by God".