Arturo Castro 'Bigotón' - Actor Profile

Arturo Castro 'Bigotón'

Acting
Freshness: Feb 03, 2026
50Total Films
8.4 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 21, 1918
Birth Place: Mexico City, Mexico

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Arturo Castro 'Bigotón' 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: Comedy

The majority of Arturo Castro 'Bigotón''s filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Arturo Castro 'Bigotón' remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Qué perra vida, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Arturo Castro 'Bigotón' Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Arturo Castro 'Bigotón''s career based on audience ratings.

★8.4
Qué perra vida (1962) movie poster
★8.4

Qué perra vida: Rich man's dog makes friends with two ragged buskers; when his owner dies, there are zany complications.

Qué perra vida

1962
★8.0
El padrecito (1964) movie poster
★8.0

El padrecito: Young priest Father Sebastián is assigned to a parish in San Jeronimo el Alto, where he is not welcomed by the community

El padrecito

1964•Comedy
★7.8
El señor doctor (1965) movie poster
★7.8

El señor doctor: It's about a country doctor that comes to the city while a clinic is built in his home town... he rubs off his care and

El señor doctor

1965•Comedy
★7.7
Por mis pistolas (1968) movie poster
★7.7

Por mis pistolas: Fidencio Borer, an apothecary in a village on the northern border of Mexico, discovers some old title of a mine in Arizo

Por mis pistolas

1968•Adventure
★7.6
Nazarín (1959) movie poster
★7.6

Nazarín: A Catholic priest in a poor community lives a charitable life in accordance with his religious principles, but others do

Nazarín

1959•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Arturo Castro 'Bigotón'.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1975 ...Y la mujer hizo al hombre - Flop Similar →
1974 El primer paso... de la mujer - Flop Similar →
1972 La criada bien criada El chicloso Average Similar →
1971 Los Beverly de Peralvillo El Bigos Hit Similar →
1969 El ojo de vidrio Don Ramiro (as Arturo Castro) Hit Similar →
1968 Stranger in the House Editor Castro Average Similar →
1968 Por mis pistolas (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1968 El misterio de los hongos alucinantes - Flop Similar →
1967 Cómo pescar marido - Average Similar →
1967 La soldadera Primitivo Hit Similar →
1966 Alazán y enamorado Veterinario (as Arturo 'Bigotón' Castro) Average Similar →
1966 La cigüeña distraída Licenciado Arturo Castro Average Similar →
1966 El fugitivo - Flop Similar →
1965 El señor doctor Comisario del pueblo Super Hit Similar →
1965 Tintansón Cruzoe - Average Similar →
1965 Rateros último modelo - Flop Similar →
1964 El halcón solitario - Flop Similar →
1964 El padrecito Nepomuceno Super Hit Similar →
1964 Héroe a la fuerza - Average Similar →
1963 The Paper Man Sr. Fernández (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1963 Los apuros de dos gallos - Average Similar →
1962 La edad de la inocencia Pipiolo Average Similar →
1962 Qué perra vida - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Pegando con tubo Don José Manzano Hit Similar →
1961 El globero - Average Similar →
1961 Mis abuelitas... no más! - Flop Similar →
1961 Limosneros con garrote - Hit Similar →
1961 El jinete negro Don Arnulfo Flop Similar →
1960 Ladrón que roba a ladrón - Average Similar →
1960 Dos Criados Malcriados - Hit Similar →
1959 El joven del carrito - Average Similar →
1959 Isla para dos Crescencio Flop Similar →
1959 Little Trapeze Angels - Hit Similar →
1959 El que con niños se acuesta... Don Felipe Average Similar →
1959 Nazarín Coronel (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1959 El superflaco - Average Similar →
1958 Una golfa El baisano Falur (tendero) Average Similar →
1958 Yo quiero ser artista Hilario, cuñado Average Similar →
1958 School for Buglars Hombre arrestado (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1957 Pretty sky! - Average Similar →
1957 Pepito and the Monster Commander Ponchito Bojorquez Flop Similar →
1957 Esposa te doy Juez Average Similar →
1957 Rogaciano el huapanguero - Average Similar →
1957 Comedians of the League Inspector (as Arturo Castro) Flop Similar →
1957 Hora y media de balazos - Flop Similar →
1956 The King of México Chofer de automóvil Average Similar →
1956 Ladies Club Police Detective Flop Similar →
1955 Pride - Average Similar →
1953 From the Village to TV Municipal president Flop Similar →
1951 They Say I'm a Communist Nabor Méndez Average Similar →

Arturo Castro 'Bigotón' - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Arturo Castro 'Bigotón'?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arturo Castro 'Bigotón' is "Qué perra vida" with a rating of 8.4/10.

How many movies has Arturo Castro 'Bigotón' acted in?

Arturo Castro 'Bigotón' has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Arturo Castro 'Bigotón'?

Other notable films include "El padrecito", "El señor doctor", and "Por mis pistolas".