Nathanael León

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

50Total Films

8.3 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 27, 1915

Birth Place: Veracruz, Mexico

About Nathanael León

Nathanael León was born on October 26, 1915 in Veracruz, Mexico. He was an actor, known for Santo en el museo de cera (1963), Neutrón contra el criminal sádico (1964) and La venganza de las mujeres vampiro (1970). He died on September 12, 2001.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nathanael León 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: Comedy

The majority of Nathanael León's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nathanael León remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Specter's Road, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nathanael León Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nathanael León's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3

★8.3

The Specter's Road: A group of people, including Capulina and Viruta, head towards the city by train. A heavy storm interrupts their journey

The Specter's Road

1967•Comedy

★7.8

Chabelo y Pepito detectives (1974) movie poster

★7.8

Chabelo y Pepito detectives: A commanding friend Pepito and Chabelo ask them to help uncover a gang who kidnaps children. They accept and are out to

Chabelo y Pepito detectives

1974•Adventure

★7.6

★7.6

Simon of the Desert: Simon, a deeply religious man living in the 4th century, wants to be nearer to God so he climbs a column. The Devil want

Simon of the Desert

1965•Comedy

★7.3

Chabelo and Pepito vs. the Monsters (1973) movie poster

★7.3

Chabelo and Pepito vs. the Monsters: An ordinary day's hike gets rough when two youngsters escape from the main group into the woods and, after finding a gro

Chabelo and Pepito vs. the Monsters

1973•Horror

★7.1

★7.1

The Bloody Vampire: Count Cagliostro, whose family has tried for generations to rid the world of vampires, instructs his daughter and her fi

The Bloody Vampire

1962•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nathanael León.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1989	Mi compadre Capulina	-	Flop	Similar →
1986	Pistoleros asesinos	-	Flop	Similar →
1978	No tiene la culpa el Indio	-	Average	Similar →
1976	La palomilla al rescate	-	Average	Similar →
1975	El Investigador Capulina	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Capulina vs. the Monsters	Sirviente	Average	Similar →
1974	El carita	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Those Years	Tudos, sirviente de los archiduques	Average	Similar →
1974	Chabelo y Pepito detectives	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1973	Chabelo and Pepito vs. the Monsters	Spectrum 2	Hit	Similar →
1971	El águila descalza	Trabajador Manicomio	Average	Similar →
1971	The Moderate Doctor	Luigi's Henchman	Flop	Similar →
1971	Wait for me in Siberia, Darling!	-	Flop	Similar →
1970	Capulina Speedy González	-	Hit	Similar →
1970	Emiliano Zapata	-	Average	Similar →
1970	El hermano Capulina	-	Average	Similar →
1970	El capitán Mantarraya	-	Average	Similar →
1969	Santo vs. Capulina	Henchman (as Frankenstein)	Hit	Similar →
1969	Secret of Death	Hercules (as Frankenstein)	Flop	Similar →
1969	Andante	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Mi padrino	-	Hit	Similar →
1969	Mil Máscaras	(as Frankenstein)	Flop	Similar →
1969	Night of the Bloody Apes	Security Chief	Flop	Similar →
1968	Passport to Death	Troglodita	Average	Similar →
1968	Operación carambola	Frankenstein (as Nathanael León Moreno)	Hit	Similar →
1968	Hellish Spiders	Moloc (as Frankenstein)	Average	Similar →
1968	Dr. Satan vs. Black Magic	(as N. Leon Frankenstein)	Average	Similar →
1968	Stripping and Dying	(as Notanael León Moreno 'Franquenstein')	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Specter's Road	Telegrapher	Super Hit	Similar →
1967	Dos pintores pintorescos	Policía	Average	Similar →
1967	Rocambole contra la secta del escorpión	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Santo vs. the Martian Invasion	Luchador (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1967	La muerte en bikini	-	Average	Similar →
1967	The Panther Women	Kaim	Flop	Similar →
1966	La batalla de los pasteles	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	El hijo de Huracán Ramírez	Frankenstein	Average	Similar →
1966	Cada quién su lucha	Julián Caireles	Flop	Similar →
1966	Alma grande	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	Simon of the Desert	Monk (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1965	Blue Demon	Wrestler (as Nathanael León Moreno)	Flop	Similar →
1965	The Gangster	Kid Romo	Average	Similar →
1965	She-Wolves of the Ring	Alfonso - Henchman (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1964	La edad de piedra	Troglos	Flop	Similar →
1964	Héroe a la fuerza	-	Average	Similar →
1962	El Extra	Villano escena vaquero (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1962	El Misterio de Huracán Ramírez	Frankestein (as Nothanael Leon Moreno 'Frankenstein')	Flop	Similar →
1962	The Bloody Vampire	Torture Chamber Master	Hit	Similar →
1961	El Bronco Reynosa	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Madness from Terror	(uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1960	Los tigres del ring	-	Flop	Similar →

Nathanael León - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nathanael León?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nathanael León is "The Specter's Road" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Nathanael León acted in?

Nathanael León has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nathanael León?

Other notable films include "Chabelo y Pepito detectives", "Simon of the Desert", and "Chabelo and Pepito vs. the Monsters".