Santiago Segura
ActingAbout Santiago Segura
Born in Madrid, Santiago Segura started his career by making his first short movie at the age of fourteen. After studying Arts in Madrid, he finally decided to become a filmmaker. His first short film Relatos de la medianoche (1989) was made with a budget of only 7.000 pts. (about 60 dollars). After that, he appeared as a contestant in several Spanish TV quiz shows, such as Locos por la tele (1990) and No te rías, que es peor (1990). With the money he made of those appareances, he directed Evilio. (1992) and shortly after, Perturbado (1993), winning a Goya for the best short film in 1994. His last short film is the sequel Evilio vuelve (El purificador) (1994). He's a very good friend of the Spanish director Álex de la Iglesia and he has appeared in all of his films. In 1998, he directed his firt feature film, the smashing hit Torrente, el brazo tonto de la ley (1998).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Santiago Segura 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 Santiago Segura'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Santiago Segura remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in This Is Not Hollywood (The Unfinished Story of The Ibarretxe Brothers), which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Santiago Segura Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Santiago Segura's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Santiago Segura.
Santiago Segura - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Santiago Segura?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Santiago Segura is "This Is Not Hollywood (The Unfinished Story of The Ibarretxe Brothers)" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Santiago Segura acted in?
Santiago Segura has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Santiago Segura?
Other notable films include "A nadie le importas", "Noin", and "Berlanga!!".