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Juan Ángel Martínez

Acting
Freshness: Jan 30, 2026
37Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 19, 1939
Birth Place: Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

About Juan Ángel Martínez

Born in Mexico City in 1939, died there in 1984. He married journalist Marta de la Lama in 1976. He was nominated for the Ariel Award for Best Actor in 1982 (Noche de Carnaval), 1985 (Luna de Sangre)

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Juan Ángel Martínez reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 37 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Juan Ángel Martínez'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Juan Ángel Martínez remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Nosotros los pelados, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Juan Ángel Martínez Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Juan Ángel Martínez's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
Nosotros los pelados (1984) movie poster
★7.8

Nosotros los pelados: Slice-of-life comedy/melodrama aout life in a working-class neighborhood.

Nosotros los pelados

1984•Comedy
★7.8
Canoa: A Shameful Memory (1976) movie poster
★7.8

Canoa: A Shameful Memory: A group of students arrives in a small town during a hiking expedition. Once there, the local priest accuses them of bei

Canoa: A Shameful Memory

1976•History
★7.0
El mil usos (1981) movie poster
★7.0

El mil usos: The tragic adventures of a illiterate man named "Milusos" who leaves his family & hometown to go to the big city and try

El mil usos

1981•Drama
★6.8
Do You Hear the Dogs Barking? (1975) movie poster
★6.8

Do You Hear the Dogs Barking?: Carrying his son on his back, a man travels from place to place looking for a doctor to treat the sick boy. As they jour

Do You Hear the Dogs Barking?

1975•Drama
★6.7
Broken Flag (1979) movie poster
★6.7

Broken Flag: When a group of young filmmakers witness and film a crime of passion, the most outrageous blackmail of the century begin

Broken Flag

1979•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Juan Ángel Martínez.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1988 Domingo Corrales - Flop Similar →
1988 El gran relajo mexicano - Flop Similar →
1986 Contrabando y muerte - Flop Similar →
1986 El otro - Flop Similar →
1986 Frida Still Life Woodworker Flop Similar →
1985 Mexicano ¡Tú puedes! Jota Jota Average Similar →
1984 Under the Volcano Passenger Hit Similar →
1984 Nosotros los pelados El Triplay Super Hit Similar →
1984 Motel Burócrata Flop Similar →
1984 Luna de sangre - Average Similar →
1984 Carnival Night - Hit Similar →
1983 The Black Widow - Hit Similar →
1983 Viva el chubasco - Average Similar →
1982 The Day Pedro Infante Died Worker Flop Similar →
1981 El mil usos - Hit Similar →
1981 The Sowing of Others - Flop Similar →
1979 Broken Flag El 22 Hit Similar →
1979 Anacrusa - Flop Similar →
1978 New World Maestro Manuel Ortiz Flop Similar →
1978 Paper Flowers Ali baba Flop Similar →
1977 Los de abajo - Average Similar →
1977 El elegido Jesus Nazareno Average Similar →
1976 Longitud de Guerra Cap. Facundo Corral Average Similar →
1976 Juan Armenta, the repatriated Peón (uncredited) Average Similar →
1976 Espejismo de la ciudad El Trompas Flop Similar →
1976 Canoa: A Shameful Memory Comisario Super Hit Similar →
1976 Mexico, Mexico, ra, ra, ra! - Flop Similar →
1975 El albañil El Perro, albañil Average Similar →
1975 Do You Hear the Dogs Barking? - Hit Similar →
1975 The Coming of the King Olmos - Average Similar →
1975 Esa mi Irene - Flop Similar →
1974 The Holy Inquisition Pregonero de la Inquisición Average Similar →
1974 La muerte de Pancho Villa - Average Similar →
1974 Apuntes El Juan Flop Similar →
1972 El vals sin fin Orestes Flop Similar →
1972 Reed: Insurgent Mexico Julián Reyes Average Similar →
1970 El Quelite (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Juan Ángel Martínez - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Juan Ángel Martínez?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Juan Ángel Martínez is "Nosotros los pelados" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Juan Ángel Martínez acted in?

Juan Ángel Martínez has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Juan Ángel Martínez?

Other notable films include "Canoa: A Shameful Memory", "El mil usos", and "Do You Hear the Dogs Barking?".