Ángel Álvarez
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Ángel Álvarez (September 26, 1906 – December 13, 1983) was a prolific Spanish film actor. He made over 205 film appearances between 1945 and 1982. He is probably best known for his western films of the 1960s and 1970s. He appeared in Spaghetti western films such as Navajo Joe and Django in 1966 opposite Franco Nero. He often played a plump store keeper or a bank manager. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ángel Álvarez, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Ángel Álvarez Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ángel Álvarez reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ángel Álvarez's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of Ángel Álvarez'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 El balcón de la Luna, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ángel Álvarez Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ángel Álvarez's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ángel Álvarez has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | National III | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The National Shotgun | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Ligeramente viudas | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Celos, amor y Mercado Común | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Lonely Heart | Sacerdote | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | ¡Qué cosas tiene el amor! | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Ligue Story | El párroco | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | En un mundo nuevo | Taxista | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Delusions of Grandeur | Representative of the poor village racketeered (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | El alma se serena | Taxista | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Esa mujer | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Mi marido y sus complejos | Ernesto | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Cemetery Without Crosses | Barkeeper (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Mercenary | Notary (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Fury of Johnny Kid | Padre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Navajo Joe | Oliver Blackwood | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Django | Nathaniel the Bartender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Mademoiselle de Maupin | Monsignor de Maupin | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Fin de semana | Don Eloy | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Betrothed | (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Executioner | Álvarez, el enterrador | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Big Family | El frutero | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | El balcón de la Luna | Cura | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Those Who Did Not Go to War | Fernández | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Zorro the Avenger | Ciudadano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Fray Escoba | Fray Tomás | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Mi calle | Tratante de caballos (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Wheelchair | Álvarez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | El gafe | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Der Löwe von Babylon | Kepek | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Con la vida hicieron fuego | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Little Apartment | Sáenz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Juego de niños | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | ¿Dónde vas, Alfonso XII? | Tabernero (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Los chicos | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | El inquilino | Consejero | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Fulano y Mengano | Encargado de obra | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | El hombre que viajaba despacito | Marcelino | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | La gran mentira | Sándalo's Screenwriter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | La fierecilla domada | (no acreditado) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Red Fish | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Tres huchas para Oriente | Cliente de José | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Nadie lo sabrá | Compañero de Pedro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | I Was a Parish Priest | Tendero (no acreditado) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Welcome Mr. Marshall! | Pedro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Doña Francisquita | Un señor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | De Madrid al cielo | Cochero | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Lola the Coalgirl | Parroquiano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Near the city | Juan | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | La luna vale un millón | Financiero (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Ángel Álvarez - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ángel Álvarez?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ángel Álvarez is "El balcón de la Luna" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ángel Álvarez acted in?
Ángel Álvarez has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ángel Álvarez?
Other notable films include "El hombre que viajaba despacito", "De Madrid al cielo", and "The Betrothed".