What is Daniel Valdez's latest movie?

Daniel Valdez's most recent film is "La Granja" (2008).

Is Daniel Valdez a good actor?

Daniel Valdez has an average audience rating of 4.0/10 across 12 films on movieMx, with standout performances in La Bamba, Silvia Prieto, The China Syndrome.

Daniel Valdez

Q: What is the best movie of Daniel Valdez?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Daniel Valdez is "La Bamba" with a rating of 7.3/10.

Q: How many movies has Daniel Valdez acted in?

Daniel Valdez has been featured in at least 12 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 10, 2026

12Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Daniel Valdez Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Daniel Valdez reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Daniel Valdez's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Daniel Valdez's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains La Bamba, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Daniel Valdez Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Daniel Valdez's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

★7.3

La Bamba: Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "

La Bamba

1987•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Silvia Prieto: After her 27th birthday, Silvia Prieto decides to take charge of her life and make some changes. At the same time, she s

Silvia Prieto

1999•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

The China Syndrome: While doing a series of reports on alternative energy sources, opportunistic reporter Kimberly Wells witnesses an accide

The China Syndrome

1979•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

Zoot Suit: Part fact and part fiction, Zoot Suit is the film version of Luis Valdez's critically acclaimed play, based on the actua

Zoot Suit

1981•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Which Way Is Up?: Orange picker Leroy Jones inadvertently becomes a union leader and is forced out of town, leaving behind his sex-obsesse

Which Way Is Up?

1977•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Daniel Valdez has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2008	La Granja	-	Flop	Similar →
1999	The Planet of the Hippies	Bultoni	Flop	Similar →
1999	Silvia Prieto	Policía	Hit	Similar →
1995	...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him	Bartolo	Flop	Similar →
1987	Born in East L.A.	Norteno Trio	Average	Similar →
1987	La Bamba	Lelo	Hit	Similar →
1982	Working	Singer "Un Mejor Dia Vondra" (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1981	Zoot Suit	Henry Reyna	Average	Similar →
1979	The China Syndrome	Hector Salas	Hit	Similar →
1977	Which Way Is Up?	Chuy Estrada	Average	Similar →
1976	El Corrido: Ballad of a Farmworker	Beto	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Sellouts	-	Flop	Similar →

Daniel Valdez - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Daniel Valdez?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Valdez is "La Bamba" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Daniel Valdez acted in?

Daniel Valdez has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Daniel Valdez?

Other notable films include "Silvia Prieto", "The China Syndrome", and "Zoot Suit".