Valentín Trujillo
Acting
Born: March 28, 1951 · Atotonilco, Jalisco, Mexico
Died: May 4, 2006 (aged 55)
Highest Rated
Biography
Valentin Trujillo Gazcón (28 March 1951 – 4 May 2006) was a Mexican actor, writer and director. His career spanned 48 years, where he appeared in over 140 films and directed 20 films. Trujillo was born on March 28, 1951 in a show business family as his grandfather was film producer Valentín Gazcón and his uncle was actor Gilberto Gazcón. He made his film debut as a baby. Trujillo initially studied law at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). He never completed his studies, choosing instead to become an actor. Trujillo made his acting debut at the age of seven in the film El Gran Pillo (1958). As a teen he got into the Columbia Pictures release Rage (1966) alongside Glenn Ford and Stella Stevens. Beginning in the early 1970s, Trujillo was cast often as the male lead. The film Las figuras de arena (1970) directed by Roberto Gavaldón established him as a leading man. He worked steadily as the leading man in action films over the next decade, completing over 30 films between 1970 and 1979. In addition to action films, Trujillo expanded his range in a number of films that incorporated commentary about modern social issues and politics in Mexico. The film Perro Callejero (1980) won a Silver Goddess for Best Picture and Trujillo, who portrayed the lead drunken character, was awarded Best Actor by Premios ACE. Beginning in the 1980s, Trujillo stepped behind the camera as well and began writing and directing his films. He released several popular action films and was soon the top box office draw in Mexico. Trujillo was nominated for several Ariel Awards in the 1980s, including Best Supporting Actor for El Ansia de Matar (1987) and Best Story and Screenplay for Violación(1989). The latter also was the first film to co-star his son, Valentin Trujillo, Jr. Together they co-starred in close to 20 films together before Trujillo's untimely death. Trujillo died on May 4, 2006 in his sleep from a heart attack. He was 55 at the time of his death.
Known for
Photos (2)
Movies (97)
Violación
Pepe Garrido
Carroña
1978
Son tus perjúmenes mujer
1978
El Maldito
Jorge
Simon Blanco
Capuleque
Caceria de judiciales
Comandante Jason
Tequila y Mezcal
2000
Demon Hunter
Herrero
The Extra
Chevo, hermano de Rosa
Perro callejero
Perro
Juventud En Drogas
1997
El ausente
1972
Rage
Jose
Masacre en Ensenada
Ricardo Castillo
Partners and Lovers
Juan Manuel
Caceria de Viboras
Jorge
Cuna de valientes
1972
Imposible de matar
1994
Occupational Killer
Julian Carrera
Asesino por instinto
1993
Atrapados
Perro
Yo el ejecutor
El Ejecutor
Fieras En Brama
Pedro
Las modelos de desnudos
1983
Mi fantasma y yo
1988
Mexicano Hasta Las Cachas
Mauro
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Temoch
Un Hombre Violento
Julian Carrera
Hoy he soñado con Dios
1972
Trampa para un inocente
1996
Destino final (Ixtapa - Zihuatenejo)
1996
Suerte Te De Dios
1961
Así me lo conto el abuelo
Antonio
Mexico Drifter
1962
The Last Escape
1990
Carrera contra la muerte
1990
Al son de la metralleta
1995
El diablo en persona
Guadalupe Padilla
El Bronco
1982
El cafre
Juanito Landa
The Fearless Man
Domingo Aparicio
The Scent of Death
Laurita's Father
When I Want to Cry, I Don't
Victorino Peralta
El Ansia de matar
El mayor
Dos de abajo
El cucharas
Cabalgando a la luna
Carlos
El Desconocido
1974
Tres de presidio
1980
En Peligro De Muerte
Victor
La verdadera historia de Barman y Droguin
El Ejecutor
Hunting Humans
Rodrigo
The Other Virginity
Adrián Romero
Cornered
1976
Perro callejero 2
Perro
Del otro lado del puente
Jimmy Joe
The Death of a Stallion
1983
El valiente vive... hasta que el cobarde quiere
1979
Ratas De La Ciudad
Pedro
Lluvia de plomo
Procurador
¿Y ahora qué, señor fiscal?
José
Wild Dogs
1984
El gran pillo
Beto's neighbor boy
Fiera salvaje
1998
Alas doradas
1976
Mexico De Noche
Julio
Violencia en la Obscuridad
1995
El juicio de los hijos
Alberto
Más allá de la violencia
1971
Cuatro meses de libertad
Film director
El comerciante
1999
Contrabando y Traicion
Emilio Varela
Venganza
1992
Con fuego en la sangre
1997
Entre perico y perico
Juvencio
Secuestradores
1997
El Chacal Del Puerto
Roberto
Las figuras de arena
1970
El hijo del palenque
1977
Rostros ocultos
1999
En Las Garras de La Muerte
1997
Death in Cold Blood
1978
By Fire And Sword
Rengo
Ya somos hombres
1971
Como gallos de pelea
1977
La dinastía de los Quintero
Juan Quintero
Amor en Tiempos de Coca
1997
Sangre salvaje
1996
Hijos de tigre
1980
Brood of Vipers
1978
Traigo la sangre caliente
1977
El mochaorejas
1998
Intriga en el paraíso
1996
Un Hombre Despiadado
1991
Mataron a Camelia la Texana
1978
El juego de la muerte
1987
Sucedió en el aguaje
1998
Caminero
1997
TV Shows (2)
Directing (11)
Violación
Director
Imposible de matar
Director
Amor que mata
Director
Atrapados
Director
Yo el ejecutor
Director
Un Hombre Violento
Director
Hunting Humans
Director
Ratas De La Ciudad
Director
Venganza
Director
Pesadilla infernal
Director
Un Hombre Despiadado
Director
Writing (13)
Violación
Story
Violación
Adaptation
Delirio de muerte
Writer
Atrapados
Story
Atrapados
Screenplay
Yo el ejecutor
Writer
The Last Escape
Writer
En Peligro De Muerte
Story
En Peligro De Muerte
Adaptation
La verdadera historia de Barman y Droguin
Story
Hunting Humans
Story
Ratas De La Ciudad
Screenplay
Ratas De La Ciudad
Story
