Mario Zaragoza - Actor Profile

Mario Zaragoza

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
50Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 5, 1960
Birth Place: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

About Mario Zaragoza

Mario Zaragoza is a steadily working character actor within the Mexican film industry. He has appeared in a variety of Mexican films and television programs from 1998 to the present. He is most famous for his extended cameo as a corrupt police officer who gets tortured by Denzel Washington in El fuego de la venganza (2004).

Mario Zaragoza Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mario Zaragoza 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 Mario Zaragoza's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Mario Zaragoza'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 Cinco de Mayo: The Battle, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mario Zaragoza Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mario Zaragoza's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Mario Zaragoza has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Una Pequeña Confusión Heriberto Hit Similar →
2022 As Good as Dead Cesar Valdez Average Similar →
2021 Entre tus Piernas Comandante Flop Similar →
2020 The Seductress - Average Similar →
2019 Influence - Flop Similar →
2018 The Promise Profesor Cruz Flop Similar →
2018 The Contractor Sanchez Flop Similar →
2018 El Día de la Unión Román Hit Similar →
2018 The Voice of a Dream - Flop Similar →
2017 September Comandante Guerrillero Hit Similar →
2017 Secuestro Anonimo - Flop Similar →
2016 Mujeres infieles 4 Vicente Average Similar →
2016 Cuernito Armani - Hit Similar →
2015 El dinero no cae del cielo - El aerolito Genaro Average Similar →
2015 El Confesor - Flop Similar →
2015 Malaventura Capitan Guerra Average Similar →
2015 Aerosol - Flop Similar →
2014 Alice in Marialand Doctor Conejo Average Similar →
2014 The Crime of Cacaro Gumaro Castulo Flop Similar →
2013 Hasta encontrarte - Flop Similar →
2013 Vivo, ergo tu moris Django Super Hit Similar →
2013 2 x One Don Alejo Flop Similar →
2013 Potosí Luis Flop Similar →
2013 Tlatelolco, Summer of 68' Compañero Nazar (Agente 2) Average Similar →
2013 Cinco de Mayo: The Battle Juan Nepomuceno Almonte Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas Sarabia Hit Similar →
2012 I Hate Love Chofer Taxi D.F. Hit Similar →
2012 Suave Patria Gustavo Solis Average Similar →
2012 Days of Grace Melquiades Hit Similar →
2012 Get the Gringo Vasquez Hit Similar →
2011 Todos hemos pecado El Chingaquedito Average Similar →
2011 The Other Family El Caimán Average Similar →
2011 From Prada to Nada Federico Flop Similar →
2010 File of Attempted Murder Genovevo Average Similar →
2010 The Vampire and the Starlet Count Alucard Flop Similar →
2008 La voladora Jefe 100 Flop Similar →
2008 Tear This Heart Out Borracho Super Hit Similar →
2008 The Desert Within Elias Flop Similar →
2007 La Santa Muerte - Hit Similar →
2007 The Zone Comandante Rigoberto Average Similar →
2006 A Wonderful World Camillero 2 Super Hit Similar →
2004 Man on Fire Jorge Gonzalez Super Hit Similar →
2003 Sobreviviente - Flop Similar →
2003 Seis días en la oscuridad - Flop Similar →
2001 Pachito Rex: I'm Leaving but Not for Good Amigo del dominó Super Hit Similar →
2001 Streeters Ochoa Hit Similar →
2001 De ida y vuelta - Super Hit Similar →
2000 I Want to Be Juan Super Hit Similar →
2000 Gimme Power Cojo Hit Similar →
1999 Under a Spell Eliseo Hit Similar →

Mario Zaragoza - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mario Zaragoza?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mario Zaragoza is "Cinco de Mayo: The Battle" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Mario Zaragoza acted in?

Mario Zaragoza has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mario Zaragoza?

Other notable films include "Vivo, ergo tu moris", "De ida y vuelta", and "Tear This Heart Out".

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