José Luis Fernández 'Pirri' - Actor Profile

José Luis Fernández 'Pirri'

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
17Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 20, 1965
Birth Place: Madrid, Spain

About José Luis Fernández 'Pirri'

Jose Luis Fernandez aka El Pirri was an Spanish actor that came to fame during the 1980's for playing marginalized characters in various 'Cine Quinqui' films.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of José Luis Fernández 'Pirri' reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of José Luis Fernández 'Pirri''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 12% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), José Luis Fernández 'Pirri' remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in El Sur, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best José Luis Fernández 'Pirri' Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from José Luis Fernández 'Pirri''s career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
El Sur (1983) movie poster
★7.7

El Sur: A woman recalls her childhood growing up in the North of Spain, focusing on her relationship with her father.

El Sur

1983•Drama
★6.5
The Hit (1984) movie poster
★6.5

The Hit: Ten years after ratting on his old mobster friends in exchange for personal immunity, two hit men drive a hardened crimi

The Hit

1984•Drama
★6.4
Navajeros (1980) movie poster
★6.4

Navajeros: A chronicle of the life of Jaro, the leader of a juvenile delinquent gang, depicting his rise from street urchin to outl

Navajeros

1980•Crime
★6.3
The Tobacconist of Vallecas (1987) movie poster
★6.3

The Tobacconist of Vallecas: Leandro, an unemployed mason and his friend, Tocho, attempt to rob a tobacconist in the Vallecas district of Madrid, but

The Tobacconist of Vallecas

1987•Comedy
★6.2
El Pico 2 (1984) movie poster
★6.2

El Pico 2: Following the events of El pico, the heroin-addicted Paco faces jail time due to his involvement in a double murder.

El Pico 2

1984•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of José Luis Fernández 'Pirri'.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Blood in the Streets: The Quinqui Film Phenomenon - Flop Similar →
1991 Cuerpos clandestinos Detective Flop Similar →
1988 El juego más divertido Pirri Flop Similar →
1987 The Tobacconist of Vallecas Vecino joven en balcón Average Similar →
1987 Policía Chaval (as J.L. Fernández -Pirri-) Flop Similar →
1985 Move Over, Mrs. Markham Eulogio Average Similar →
1985 Caso cerrado - Flop Similar →
1985 La reina del mate Pirri Average Similar →
1985 De tripas corazón El Chirlo Flop Similar →
1984 El Pico 2 El Pirri Average Similar →
1984 The Hit Kidnapper Hit Similar →
1983 El Sur Carioco (voice) (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1982 Pals Pirri Average Similar →
1982 Femenino singular Chico repartiendo folletos (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1981 The Minister's Wife Chema Flop Similar →
1981 Maravillas Pirri Flop Similar →
1980 Navajeros El Nene Average Similar →

José Luis Fernández 'Pirri' - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of José Luis Fernández 'Pirri'?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring José Luis Fernández 'Pirri' is "El Sur" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has José Luis Fernández 'Pirri' acted in?

José Luis Fernández 'Pirri' has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by José Luis Fernández 'Pirri'?

Other notable films include "The Hit", "Navajeros", and "The Tobacconist of Vallecas".