Héctor Jiménez
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Héctor Jiménez (born December 13, 1973) is a Mexican actor best known for playing Esqueleto, Nacho's tag team partner in the movie Nacho Libre. He is also Mr. Tumnus in Epic Movie and the cashier in Wild Hogs. He worked in a theater company in Tijuana for eight years before moving to Mexico City where he worked for a Swiss company, a clown theater. In 2007 he was nominated in the MTV Movie Awards for Best Fight Scene with Jack Black and the Los Duendes. Jiménez appeared on the August 23, 2007 episode of the pre-schooler's show Yo Gabba Gabba! on Nick Jr. for the recurring Dancey Dance segment. Description above from the Wikipedia article Héctor Jiménez, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Héctor Jiménez Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Héctor Jiménez reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Héctor Jiménez's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 45% of Héctor Jiménez'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 Innocent Voices, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Héctor Jiménez Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Héctor Jiménez's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Héctor Jiménez has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Love is (Not) Forever | Rodrigo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Wingwalker | El Hongos | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Honest Candidate | Raúl Gómez | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Un mexicano en la Luna | Simón | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Thelma the Unicorn | Esteban (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Tequila Re-Pasado | Max | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Welcome al Norte | Zarigueya | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Great Seduction | Jorge | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Black Demon | Chocolatito | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Ship | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | War of Likes | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Ruta Madre | Rodrigo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Year of the Plague | Ruscan | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Cómo Filmar Una XXX | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | I Dream in Another Language | Santiago | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sundown | Sixto | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Compadres | Guasa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Cambio de ruta | Dimento | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Fachon Models | El Charal | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Sugar Kisses | Cacayo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | El Santos vs la Tetona Mendoza | El Cabo (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Hidden Moon | Beto | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Suave Patria | Sargento Panfilo Pedraza | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Cellmates | Emilio | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Marcelo | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Pastorela | Muchacho Poseido | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Sold | The Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Sharktopus | Bones | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | El Infierno | Pancho Pistolas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Gentlemen Broncos | Lonnie Donaho | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Sin Nombre | Leche/ Wounded Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Christmas, Inc. | Chicharo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Killer Pad | Angel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Wild Hogs | Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Epic Movie | Mr. Tumnus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Nacho Libre | Esqueleto | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Innocent Voices | Raton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Survival | - | Flop | Similar → |
Héctor Jiménez - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Héctor Jiménez?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Héctor Jiménez is "Innocent Voices" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Héctor Jiménez acted in?
Héctor Jiménez has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Héctor Jiménez?
Other notable films include "The Wingwalker", "El Infierno", and "I Dream in Another Language".