Jesús Tordesillas
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Jesús Tordesillas Fernández (28 January 1893 – 24 March 1973) was a Spanish film actor. He appeared in 94 films between 1921 and 1973. He starred in the film Reckless which was entered into the 1951 Cannes Film Festival. Source: Article "Jesús Tordesillas" from Wikipedia in english, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jesús Tordesillas 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: Drama
The majority of Jesús Tordesillas'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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jesús Tordesillas remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in ¿Es usted mi padre?, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jesús Tordesillas Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jesús Tordesillas's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jesús Tordesillas.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | La llamaban la madrina | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Delusions of Grandeur | Aged Baron (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Horsemen | Little Governor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | ¿Es usted mi padre? | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | El relicario | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | A Stranger in Paso Bravo | Blacksmith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Ringo: The Lone Rider | Jefe mormón | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Spies Kill Silently | Professor Roland Bergson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Acompáñame | Pantaleón | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Lone and Angry Man | Sven, old man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Fistful of Knuckles | cassamortaro | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Black Angel of the Mississippi | David Edwards | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | El señor de La Salle | Juez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Shadow of Zorro | Don Cesar delaTorre | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Zorro the Avenger | Raimundo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Kill and Be Killed | Farmacéutico | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Fray Escoba | Padre Prior | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Un ángel tuvo la culpa | Falso Conde de Campoy | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Little Colonel | Don Esteban | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Listen to My Song | Marqués de Alvar, Joselito's grandfather | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Vargas Inn | General francés | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | ¿Dónde vas, Alfonso XII? | Ceferino | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Warrior and the Slave Girl | Gouverneur Crisipius | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Spanish Affair | Sotelo | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | La legión del silencio | Josef | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | El piyayo | Don Carlos | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | La lupa | Padre Miguel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | El indiano | Duque | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Zalacaín el aventurero | Tellagorri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Jeromín | Carlos V | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Doña Francisquita | Don Matías | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Dawn of America | Fray Juan Pérez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Seventh Page | Arrosti | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | La Leona de Castilla | Lope | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Reckless | Carlos | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Agustina of Aragon | Coronel Torres | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | El sótano | Padre Ramón | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Jalisco canta en Sevilla | Don Manuel Vargas | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Locura de amor | Don Filiberto de Vere | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | La Lola se va a los puertos | Don Diego | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | A Christmas Carol | William Scrooge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Las inquietudes de Shanti-Andía | Patricio Allen | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | White Mission | Padre Urcola | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | La mantilla de Beatriz | Calderón de la Barca | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Eugenia de Montijo | Próspero Merimée | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Nail | Council President | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Pepe Conde | Don Gaspar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Marianela | Pablo's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | La malquerida | Esteban | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Currito de la Cruz | Currito de la Cruz | Flop | Similar → |
Jesús Tordesillas - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jesús Tordesillas?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jesús Tordesillas is "¿Es usted mi padre?" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jesús Tordesillas acted in?
Jesús Tordesillas has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jesús Tordesillas?
Other notable films include "A Christmas Carol", "Jeromín", and "The Seventh Page".