Juan Manuel Bernal - Actor Profile

Juan Manuel Bernal

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
41Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 22, 1967
Birth Place: Mexico City, Mexico

About Juan Manuel Bernal

Juan Manuel Bernal (born as Juan Manuel Bernal Chávez on December 22, 1967 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal,Mexico), is a Mexican actor known for Capadocia (2008), La habitación azul (2002) and Hasta morir (1994).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Juan Manuel Bernal reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 41 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Juan Manuel Bernal'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Juan Manuel Bernal remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Confessions, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Juan Manuel Bernal Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Juan Manuel Bernal's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Confessions (2023) movie poster
★7.2

Confessions — When a young girl from a wealthy Mexico City family disappears, a man arrives to discuss the girl's return, asking for t

Confessions

2023•Thriller
★7.2
Marionette (2020) movie poster
★7.2

Marionette — Ernesto, a Cuban actor who decides to audition in Mexico, is stranded in the gigantic city when he fails to achieve a le

Marionette

2020•Drama
★7.1
4 Moons (2014) movie poster
★7.1

4 Moons — Four interwoven stories about love and self-acceptance: An eleven year-old boy struggles to keep secret the attraction h

4 Moons

2014•Drama
★7.1
Km 31-2 (2016) movie poster
★7.1

Km 31-2 — A woman is searching for her son who got lost under mysterious circumstances.

Km 31-2

2016•Mystery
★7.0
Midaq Alley (1995) movie poster
★7.0

Midaq Alley — Heated tempers, frustrated desires and dashed hopes plague a diverse group of individuals whose lives cross paths in Mex

Midaq Alley

1995•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Juan Manuel Bernal.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Heartbeat Arturo Hit Similar →
2023 Confessions Vengador Hit Similar →
2023 Rage Alberto Average Similar →
2023 At Midnight Alejandro Sr. Average Similar →
2022 Life in Silence - Hit Similar →
2020 Marionette - Hit Similar →
2019 Sonora: The Devil’s Highway Sánchez Average Similar →
2019 Marioneta - Flop Similar →
2018 If I Were You - Hit Similar →
2018 The Big Promise Sergio Average Similar →
2018 Traición - Flop Similar →
2017 Las siete muertes Norman Flop Similar →
2017 You Live for Me Miguel Flop Similar →
2016 Km 31-2 - Hit Similar →
2016 El Jeremías Ricardo Lecanda Hit Similar →
2014 Perfect Obedience Padre Ángel de la Cruz Hit Similar →
2014 4 Moons Hector Hit Similar →
2013 Tlatelolco, Summer of 68' Ernesto Average Similar →
2012 The Fantastic World of Juan Orol Vendedor Kodak Hit Similar →
2011 Asalto al cine Gerente Flop Similar →
2010 Chicogrande American doctor Hit Similar →
2009 Más allá del muro - Hit Similar →
2008 Viva High School Musical: Mexico Cristóbal's Father Average Similar →
2006 Tired of Kissing Frogs Roberto Average Similar →
2006 Infierno Grande - Flop Similar →
2006 Cuatro labios - Flop Similar →
2005 Esperanza - Flop Similar →
2004 Two Tragedies Alberto Flop Similar →
2004 Medalla al Empeño The Clerk Average Similar →
2004 Renegade Jeremy Flop Similar →
2003 Without Rhyme or Reason Orlando Flop Similar →
2002 To Love Too Much Golpeador Flop Similar →
2002 The Blue Room Antonio Average Similar →
1999 No existen diferencias - Flop Similar →
1997 Alta Tensión - Flop Similar →
1996 Recipes to Stay Together Jorge Average Similar →
1995 Midaq Alley Chava Hit Similar →
1995 En cualquier lugar fuera de este mundo - Flop Similar →
1994 Hasta Morir - Flop Similar →
1994 Tiempo cautivo - Flop Similar →
1992 Mina Alejandro Average Similar →

Juan Manuel Bernal - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Juan Manuel Bernal?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Juan Manuel Bernal is "Confessions" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Juan Manuel Bernal acted in?

Juan Manuel Bernal has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Juan Manuel Bernal?

Other notable films include "Marionette", "4 Moons", and "Km 31-2".