Acting
Valentín Trujillo
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.
Filmography
Así me lo conto el abuelo
Film · 2007
Entre perico y perico
Film · 2000
Tequila y Mezcal
Film · 2000
El comerciante
Film · 1999
Rostros ocultos
Film · 1999
Lluvia de plomo
Film · 1998
Cuatro meses de libertad
Film · 1998
Mi último contrabando
Film · 1998
La dinastía de los Quintero
Film · 1998
El mochaorejas
Film · 1998
Fiera salvaje
Film · 1998
Sucedió en el aguaje
Film · 1998
Masacre en Ensenada
Film · 1998
Amor en Tiempos de Coca
Film · 1997
Con fuego en la sangre
Film · 1997
Caminero
Film · 1997
Secuestradores
Film · 1997
En Las Garras de La Muerte
Film · 1997
Juventud En Drogas
Film · 1997
Caceria de judiciales
Film · 1997
El gallo galindo
Film · 1997
Entre cartas y gallos
Film · 1997
Traición en la hacienda
Film · 1997
El Chacal Del Puerto
Film · 1996
Destino final (Ixtapa - Zihuatenejo)
Film · 1996
Sangre salvaje
Film · 1996
Intriga en el paraíso
Film · 1996
Trampa para un inocente
Film · 1996
El Maldito
Film · 1996
El rigór de la ley
Film · 1996
Tiempo de muerte 2
Film · 1995
Atrapados
Film · 1995
Pistoleros Anonimos
Film · 1995
Violencia en la Obscuridad
Film · 1995
Al son de la metralleta
Film · 1995
Homicidio Calificado
Film · 1995
Tiempo de muerte
Film · 1994
Imposible de matar
Film · 1994
Juego violento
Film · 1994
Caceria de Viboras
Film · 1994
Desesperación criminal
Film · 1994
Asesino por instinto
Film · 1993
Burlando la ley
Film · 1993
Venganza
Film · 1992
La verdadera historia de Barman y Droguin
Film · 1991
Un Hombre Despiadado
Film · 1991
Carrera contra la muerte
Film · 1990
The Last Escape
Film · 1990
Violación
Film · 1989
En Peligro De Muerte
Film · 1988
Mi fantasma y yo
Film · 1988
By Fire And Sword
Film · 1988
Hunting Humans
Film · 1987
Yo el ejecutor
Film · 1987
El juego de la muerte
Film · 1987
El Ansia de matar
Film · 1987
The Scent of Death
Film · 1987
El cafre
Film · 1986
Occupational Killer
Film · 1986
Ratas de la ciudad
Film · 1985
Juana Iris
Series · 1985
Wild Dogs
Film · 1984
Un Hombre Violento
Film · 1984
The Death of a Stallion
Film · 1983
Dos de abajo
Film · 1983
Las modelos de desnudos
Film · 1983
Demon Hunter
Film · 1983
Fieras En Brama
Film · 1983
El Bronco
Film · 1982
El diablo en persona
Film · 1982
Perro callejero 2
Film · 1981
Perro callejero
Film · 1980
Tres de presidio
Film · 1980
The Fearless Man
Film · 1980
Del otro lado del puente
Film · 1980
Hijos de tigre
Film · 1980
Mexicano Hasta Las Cachas
Film · 1979
El valiente vive... hasta que el cobarde quiere
Film · 1979
La Banda Del Polvo Maldito
Film · 1979
Carroña
Film · 1978
Death in Cold Blood
Film · 1978
Brood of Vipers
Film · 1978
Son tus perjúmenes mujer
Film · 1978
Mataron a Camelia la Texana
Film · 1978
Contrabando y Traicion
Film · 1977
Como gallos de pelea
Film · 1977
¿Y ahora qué, señor fiscal?
Film · 1977
El hijo del palenque
Film · 1977
Traigo la sangre caliente
Film · 1977
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Film · 1976
Alas doradas
Film · 1976
Cornered
Film · 1976
Mañana Será Otro Día
Series · 1976
Simon Blanco
Film · 1975
Mexico De Noche
Film · 1975
The Other Virginity
Film · 1975
El Desconocido
Film · 1974
Cabalgando a la luna
Film · 1974
Partners and Lovers
Film · 1973
When I Want to Cry, I Don't
Film · 1973
Cuna de valientes
Film · 1972
El ausente
Film · 1972
Hoy he soñado con Dios
Film · 1972
El juicio de los hijos
Film · 1971
Más allá de la violencia
Film · 1971
Ya somos hombres
Film · 1971
Simplemente vivir
Film · 1970
Las figuras de arena
Film · 1970
Rage
Film · 1966
The Laughter Of The City
Film · 1963
The Extra
Film · 1962
Mexico Drifter
Film · 1962
Tres tristes tigres
Film · 1961
Suerte Te De Dios
Film · 1961
El gran pillo
Film · 1960