Manuel Dondé
ActingAbout Manuel Dondé
Manuel Dondé was born in 1906 in Campeche, Campeche, Mexico. He was an actor and casting director, known for El tesoro de Sierra Madre (1948), El (1953) and Subida al cielo (1952). He was a character actor who usually played villains. He died in 1976.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Manuel Dondé reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Manuel Dondé'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 76% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Manuel Dondé remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Macario, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Manuel Dondé Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Manuel Dondé's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Manuel Dondé.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Alucarda | Wagon Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Rapine | Don Andres | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Holy Mountain | Wanderer (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Capulina vs. the Mummies | The Zombie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Tonta, tonta, pero no tanto | Tata Cruz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Book of Stone | Bruno | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Scapular | Gendarme | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Operation 67 | Police detective | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Time to Die | Barber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Black Wind | Tata Lupe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Paper Man | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Tlayucan | Mendigo ciego | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | ¡En peligro de muerte! | Indio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Juana Gallo | General Antonio Dávila | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Limosneros con garrote | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Macario | Enviado de la inquisicion (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Tom Thumb | Matías | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Hawks | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Drop the Curtain | Detective de policía (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz | Colonel at wedding | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | La vida no vale nada | Carmelo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | El pueblo sin Dios | Jugador | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The River and Death | Zósimo Anguiano | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Garden of Evil | Cantina Waiter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Él | Pablo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Por ellas aunque mal paguen | Cacomixtle | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Mexican Bus Ride | Eladio Gonzales | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Martyr of Calvary | Lázaro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | They Say I'm a Communist | Camarada Palomera | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | La mujer que yo amé | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Unloved Woman | Accordionist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Pueblerina | Rómulo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | La norteña de mis amores | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Maclovia | Comisario (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Hidden River | El Rengo | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Treasure of the Sierra Madre | El Jefe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Enamorada | Fidel Bernal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Other | Agente Vilár | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | One Day with the Devil | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Canaima | Cauchero | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | A Letter of Love | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Another Dawn | Gunman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Doña Bárbara | Carmelito López | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Wild Flower | Úrsulo Torres | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | El circo | (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Three Musketeers | Capitán (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Carnaval en el trópico | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Jesus of Nazareth | Testigo contra Jesús | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Unknown Policeman | Amigo vagabundo (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ni sangre ni arena | Miembro cuadrilla (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Manuel Dondé - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Manuel Dondé?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Manuel Dondé is "Macario" with a rating of 8.7/10.
How many movies has Manuel Dondé acted in?
Manuel Dondé has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Manuel Dondé?
Other notable films include "The Scapular", "Tonta, tonta, pero no tanto", and "La vida no vale nada".