Juan Peláez - Actor Profile

Juan Peláez

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
50Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 12, 1948
Birth Place: Mexico City, Mexico

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Juan Peláez 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 Juan Peláez'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 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Juan Peláez remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Música de Viento, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Juan Peláez Movies Ranked

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

★7.6
Música de Viento (1989) movie poster
★7.6

Música de Viento: Mr. Quevedo is a public relationist in a real estate company managed by Mr. Cepeda. Mr. Cepeda has become rich through f

Música de Viento

1989•Comedy
★7.0
Romero (1989) movie poster
★7.0

Romero: Romero is a compelling and deeply moving look at the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, who made the ultima

Romero

1989•Drama
★6.8
Cayó de la gloria el diablo (1972) movie poster
★6.8

Cayó de la gloria el diablo: Subsistence-economy slum guy who sells used newsprint for a living breaks into showbiz with an inadvertantly-comical fir

Cayó de la gloria el diablo

1972
★6.6
Dinastía de la muerte (1977) movie poster
★6.6

Dinastía de la muerte: Crime-y land-owner declares war on the family at the ranch next door for not having joined with him in his illegal enter

Dinastía de la muerte

1977
★6.4
The Cursed Twelve (1974) movie poster
★6.4

The Cursed Twelve: Escaping after a heist, bank-robbers run afoul of an ex bounty hunter with whom they have back story.

The Cursed Twelve

1974•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Juan Peláez.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 Los muertos que nos dieron la vida - Flop Similar →
2000 In The Country Where Nothing Happens Lic. Rojas Average Similar →
1995 Atrapados Comandante de Policía Flop Similar →
1994 Wall of Darkness - Flop Similar →
1993 Vigilante nocturno - Average Similar →
1993 Entre el amor y la muerte - Flop Similar →
1992 El Fiscal De Hierro 3 - Flop Similar →
1991 Comando M-5 - Flop Similar →
1991 Justicia Privada - Flop Similar →
1990 Storm of Steel - Flop Similar →
1990 The Last Escape Morales Flop Similar →
1990 El rostro de la muerte - Flop Similar →
1990 Bloody Tarot Lieutenant Jaramillo Flop Similar →
1990 The Rose Strangler Captain Montoya Flop Similar →
1990 Slaughter Night Luis Lara Flop Similar →
1989 Música de Viento - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Romero Ernesto Claramount Hit Similar →
1989 Licence to Kill Casino Manager (as Juan Peleaz) Average Similar →
1989 Judas de la frontera - Flop Similar →
1989 Los machos estan fatigados - Flop Similar →
1989 Pilas Calientes Rogelio Flop Similar →
1988 One More Step - Flop Similar →
1988 Durazo: The True Story - Flop Similar →
1987 Vuelven los pistoleros famosos III - Flop Similar →
1987 Trágico terremoto en México Dr. Rodrigo Rubí Average Similar →
1987 Una adorable familia - Flop Similar →
1987 Luguer, el asesino de El Paso - Flop Similar →
1987 Matadero - Flop Similar →
1987 Juan Polainas - Flop Similar →
1986 Ese loco, loco hospital Abundio Average Similar →
1986 Al filo de la ley: Misión rescate Noé Flop Similar →
1985 A garrote limpio El muerto Flop Similar →
1984 Historia de una mujer escandalosa Eduardo (Lalito) Average Similar →
1983 Lobo Salvaje - Flop Similar →
1982 Cosa fácil Carlos Belascoaran Average Similar →
1982 Días de Combate Carlos Belascoaran Average Similar →
1981 El Cain del bajio - Average Similar →
1978 En defensa propia - Flop Similar →
1977 Dinastía de la muerte - Hit Similar →
1976 Chin Chin el teporocho - Average Similar →
1974 El juicio de Martín Cortés Andrés (don Martín Flop Similar →
1974 Before the Corpse of a Leader - Average Similar →
1974 Those Years José Miguel Hidalgo Eznaurrizar Average Similar →
1974 The Cursed Twelve - Average Similar →
1972 Cayó de la gloria el diablo Julián, asistente TV Hit Similar →
1972 The Desire in Autumn Javier Flop Similar →
1972 Aunt Isabel's Garden - Flop Similar →
1972 The Useless Force - Flop Similar →
1971 The Rules of the Game Raúl Flop Similar →
1970 Jóvenes de la Zona Rosa - Flop Similar →

Juan Peláez - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Juan Peláez?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Juan Peláez is "Música de Viento" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Juan Peláez acted in?

Juan Peláez has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Juan Peláez?

Other notable films include "Romero", "Cayó de la gloria el diablo", and "Dinastía de la muerte".