Prudencia Grifell - Actor Profile

Prudencia Grifell

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
50Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 27, 1879
Birth Place: Lugo, Galicia, Spain

About Prudencia Grifell

Prudencia Grifell (December 27, 1879 – June 7, 1970), born Prudencia Grifell Masipon, was a prolific actress of the Golden Era of the Cinema of Mexico. Grifell was born to Spanish stage actors and started her acting career herself at the age of ten in theater in Venezuela and touring Spain and Latin America. By the 1900s she had become very popular and moved to Mexico to continue her career in stage, after the Spanish Civil War she decided not to go back to that country but instead to relocate in Mexico permanently after 1940. Three years later, already at the age of 61, she appeared in her first film Internado para señoritas ("Girls Boarding School") with the stars Mapy Cortés, Emilio Tuero and Katy Jurado. Just as Sara García, her co-star as the Vivanco sisters in two films, she mostly played feisty but lovable granny roles.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Prudencia Grifell 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 Prudencia Grifell'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Prudencia Grifell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Why Was I Born a Woman?, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Prudencia Grifell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Prudencia Grifell's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Prudencia Grifell.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 Why Was I Born a Woman? Doña Rosa Super Hit Similar →
1965 El señor doctor Señora Martínez Super Hit Similar →
1961 Caperucita y sus tres amigos Red Riding Hood's Grandmother Average Similar →
1961 Senda prohibida Federico's Mother Average Similar →
1961 Mis abuelitas... no más! - Flop Similar →
1961 The Trial of the Vivanco Ladies Doña Teresa Vivanco y de la Vega Average Similar →
1960 La hermana blanca Madame Bernard Average Similar →
1960 The Shadow of the Tyrant Dueña de burdel Hit Similar →
1959 Little Red Riding Hood Abuelita Hit Similar →
1959 The Vivanco Ladies Teresa Vivanco Hit Similar →
1958 The Smile of the Virgin - Average Similar →
1958 School for Mothers-in-Law - Flop Similar →
1958 El hombre que me gusta - Average Similar →
1958 Préstame tu cuerpo Simplicia Flop Similar →
1958 Mi desconocida esposa Abuela Flop Similar →
1958 Horas de agonía - Flop Similar →
1957 Pepito and the Monster Abuelita Flop Similar →
1956 Sublime melodía - Flop Similar →
1956 Pensión de artistas - Hit Similar →
1956 The Third Word Angelina Hit Similar →
1956 Angel Face - Flop Similar →
1955 The Case of the Wee Murdered Woman Sra. Llopis Average Similar →
1955 El plagiario - Flop Similar →
1955 X Murderer Señora Encinas Flop Similar →
1955 El monstruo en la sombra - Flop Similar →
1955 To Hell with Women Doña Juanita Average Similar →
1955 Después de la tormenta - Hit Similar →
1954 Cuando me vaya - Hit Similar →
1954 La ladrona - Flop Similar →
1954 Un minuto de bondad Tía Margarita Average Similar →
1953 Las infieles Mamá de Constanzia Hit Similar →
1953 Mujeres que trabajan Srita. Benavides Average Similar →
1953 La sexta carrera - Average Similar →
1952 Póker de ases - Average Similar →
1952 El genial Detective Peter Pérez - Average Similar →
1952 Those Green Eyes - Flop Similar →
1952 Two Faces Have the Destiny Doña Remedios, mamá de Anita Average Similar →
1951 Apartment house - Average Similar →
1951 Historia de un corazón - Flop Similar →
1950 Over the Waves Calixta Gutiérrez de Alfaro Average Similar →
1950 Nuestras vidas - Flop Similar →
1950 La dama del alba - Average Similar →
1949 Ladronzuela - Average Similar →
1949 Nosotros los rateros Madre de Mercedes Average Similar →
1947 Soledad Roberto's mother Average Similar →
1947 El amor abrió los ojos - Flop Similar →
1946 Los nietos de Don Venancio - Flop Similar →
1946 Una sombra en mi destino - Flop Similar →
1944 El globo de Cantolla - Average Similar →
1943 Internado para señoritas - Average Similar →

Prudencia Grifell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Prudencia Grifell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Prudencia Grifell is "Why Was I Born a Woman?" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Prudencia Grifell acted in?

Prudencia Grifell has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Prudencia Grifell?

Other notable films include "El señor doctor", "Little Red Riding Hood", and "Pensión de artistas".