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Ismael Larumbe Sr.

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
11Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 7, 1924
Birth Place: Oaxaca, Mexico

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ismael Larumbe Sr. reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Ismael Larumbe Sr.'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 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ismael Larumbe Sr. remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The King of the Neighborhood, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ismael Larumbe Sr. Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ismael Larumbe Sr.'s career based on audience ratings.

★8.3
The King of the Neighborhood (1950) movie poster
★8.3

The King of the Neighborhood: A poor man becomes a modern Robin Hood, robbing the rich to give to the poor.

The King of the Neighborhood

1950•Comedy
★6.8
Estrategia matrimonio (1967) movie poster
★6.8

Estrategia matrimonio: Pragmatic young woman plots out her flirtations with five rich, eligible bachelors to play to the weaknesses of each one

Estrategia matrimonio

1967•Comedy
★6.6
Felipe de Jesús (1949) movie poster
★6.6

Felipe de Jesús: Biography of the first Catholic Saint to be born in Mexico.

Felipe de Jesús

1949•Drama
★6.3
Oh, Love… How Have You Put Me! (1951) movie poster
★6.3

Oh, Love… How Have You Put Me!: A low-class baker accidentally gets to know an attractive but bitter fiancée. By getting her snobby, dead-pan family to

Oh, Love… How Have You Put Me!

1951•Comedy
★6.3
Los Fernández de Peralvillo (1954) movie poster
★6.3

Los Fernández de Peralvillo: A young man fails as a seller of household goods and his sister, tired of poverty, elopes with a criminal.

Los Fernández de Peralvillo

1954•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ismael Larumbe Sr..

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1971 La mula de Cullen Baker Tom Anderson Flop Similar →
1970 Cristo 70 Romulo Labastida, padre de Raúl Average Similar →
1967 Estrategia matrimonio Rubén Hit Similar →
1954 Los Fernández de Peralvillo Mesero (uncredited) Average Similar →
1953 Dios los cría Empleado del hotel (uncredited) Average Similar →
1953 Cinnamon Skin Antonio Salas Porras Average Similar →
1953 Fruto prohibido Gervasio (sin créditos) Average Similar →
1952 The Straying Rooster - Average Similar →
1951 Oh, Love… How Have You Put Me! Héctor Ramírez (uncredited) Average Similar →
1950 The King of the Neighborhood Cabaret Gorilla (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1949 Felipe de Jesús Fray Carlos Hit Similar →

Ismael Larumbe Sr. - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ismael Larumbe Sr.?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ismael Larumbe Sr. is "The King of the Neighborhood" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Ismael Larumbe Sr. acted in?

Ismael Larumbe Sr. has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ismael Larumbe Sr.?

Other notable films include "Estrategia matrimonio", "Felipe de Jesús", and "Oh, Love… How Have You Put Me!".