Luis G. Barreiro - Actor Profile

Luis G. Barreiro

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
50Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 31, 1886
Birth Place: Mexico City, Mexico

About Luis G. Barreiro

Luis G. Barreiro was born on August 31, 1886 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico as Luis Gonzaga Barreiro Zapian. He was an actor, known for El prisionero 13 (1933), The Accursed Island (1935) and El compadre Mendoza (1934). He died on May 24, 1947 in Mexico City.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Luis G. Barreiro Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Luis G. Barreiro reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Luis G. Barreiro's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Luis G. Barreiro's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Unknown Policeman, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Luis G. Barreiro Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Luis G. Barreiro's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
The Unknown Policeman (1941) movie poster
★7.8

The Unknown Policeman: A gang of thieves has jeopardized the city and even the police, whose chief urges their forces to captured the band with

The Unknown Policeman

1941•Comedy
★7.7
Así es mi tierra (1937) movie poster
★7.7

Así es mi tierra: With revolutionary Mexico as a backdrop, a successful local rancher returns triumphant from the war to the praise of tow

Así es mi tierra

1937•Comedy
★7.6
The Naughty Son (1945) movie poster
★7.6

The Naughty Son: A poor young man is mistaken for a millionaire when he travels to the city to fulfill his dream of being a singer.

The Naughty Son

1945•Comedy
★7.2
Gran Hotel (1944) movie poster
★7.2

Gran Hotel: Cantinflas is a vagrant being evicted for not paying rent, after wandering gets a job at the 'Grand Hotel' through a fri

Gran Hotel

1944•Comedy
★6.7
Prisoner 13 (1933) movie poster
★6.7

Prisoner 13: Colonel Carrasco's wife Marta leaves him taking his young son. The child, Juan, grows into an admirable and well-mannere

Prisoner 13

1933•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Luis G. Barreiro has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1948 El último chinaco - Average Similar →
1947 Yo maté a Rosita Alvírez - Flop Similar →
1947 El tigre de Jalisco - Average Similar →
1947 Extraña obsesión - Flop Similar →
1946 La reina del trópico El gerente Average Similar →
1946 El socio Don Ramiro Average Similar →
1945 Rosalinda - Flop Similar →
1945 The Naughty Son Delegade Super Hit Similar →
1945 Los misterios del hampa - Average Similar →
1945 Canaima Vellorini el malo (don José) Average Similar →
1945 La pícara Susana - Flop Similar →
1944 The Mexican - Flop Similar →
1944 The Useless Life of Pito Perez - Average Similar →
1944 Woman Without a Soul Heriberto Rebolledo Average Similar →
1944 La hija del regimiento - Average Similar →
1944 Gran Hotel Sr. Garnier Hit Similar →
1944 Caminito alegre - Flop Similar →
1944 Mi reino por un torero - Flop Similar →
1943 Tres hermanos - Flop Similar →
1943 Konga Roja Médico Flop Similar →
1943 Noches de ronda - Average Similar →
1943 El Jorobado - Average Similar →
1943 Lo que sólo el hombre puede sufrir - Flop Similar →
1942 Mil estudiantes y una muchacha Don Alberto el rector Flop Similar →
1942 Mi viuda alegre - Flop Similar →
1941 The Unknown Policeman Empleado hotel Super Hit Similar →
1941 Those Were The Days, Senor Don Simon! Oropeza, el poeta Average Similar →
1941 When the Children are Gone Sebastián Ramos Average Similar →
1940 El jefe máximo - Flop Similar →
1940 Los últimos días de Pompeyo - Flop Similar →
1940 Madre a la fuerza Dr. Carlos Morales Flop Similar →
1940 Viviré otra vez Mayordomo Justo Flop Similar →
1939 Caballo a caballo Administrador Hotel Plaza Average Similar →
1939 Calumnia - Flop Similar →
1938 Perjura - Flop Similar →
1938 México lindo Licenciado Lángara Flop Similar →
1938 La tierra del mariachi - Flop Similar →
1938 Águila o sol Castro Hit Similar →
1937 Así es mi tierra Licenciado Super Hit Similar →
1937 La obligación de asesinar - Flop Similar →
1937 La honradez es un estorbo Julián Molina Flop Similar →
1937 ¡Esos hombres! Don Panchito Flop Similar →
1935 Martín Garatuza - Flop Similar →
1935 El rayo de Sinaloa - Flop Similar →
1934 Juarez and Maximilian - Average Similar →
1934 El compadre Mendoza Atenógenes Hit Similar →
1933 La calandria Pepe Flop Similar →
1933 Prisoner 13 Zertuche Hit Similar →
1933 Shadow of Pancho Villa Canuto aka Sanguijela Average Similar →
1932 Hand to Hand Empleado de Armando Flop Similar →

Luis G. Barreiro - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Luis G. Barreiro?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Luis G. Barreiro is "The Unknown Policeman" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Luis G. Barreiro acted in?

Luis G. Barreiro has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Luis G. Barreiro?

Other notable films include "Así es mi tierra", "The Naughty Son", and "Gran Hotel".

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