Actor
Alberto Galán
1901 – 1977
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 20 November 1901, Cantabria, Spain
- Died
- 5 January 1977
- Known for
- Maria Candelaria
, Another Dawn, Bugambilia
Alberto Galán (1901–1977) was a Spanish-born actor who built his career in Mexican cinema. He appeared in dozens of films from the 1930s to the late 1960s, often in supporting roles during the Golden Age of Mexican film, including work in Emilio Fernández's Maria Candelaria.
Where to start
Maria Candelaria (1944)Full guide
Acclaimed Golden Age Mexican classic that brought Mexican cinema international attention; Galán appeared in its cast.
Another Dawn (1943)Log in to add it to the library
Notable Golden Age Mexican drama from the early 1940s in which he acted.
Bugambilia (1945)Log in to add it to the library
Mid-1940s Mexican period melodrama showing his place in the studio-era industry.
The Little Priest (1964)Log in to add it to the library
His most-voted credit, showing his career continuing well into the 1960s.
Your Excellency (1967)Log in to add it to the library
Late-career film, among his best-known later roles.
Their films in the library
Awards
No major awards are documented here.
The full list · 20
- 1933SharkLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1938Canto a mi tierraLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hector de la Maza
- 1939Every Madman to His SpecialtyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Luis Jiménez
- 1939A Macabre LegacyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sr. Mora
- 1942The Virgin who Forged a FatherlandLog in to add it to the libraryActor as fray Juan de Zumárraga
- 1943Another DawnLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ignacio Elizalde
- 1944Maria CandelariaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as El Pintor
- 1945BugambiliaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Luis Felipe
- 1945Toda una vidaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Andrés
- 1945La casa de la zorraLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1945La mujer legítimaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rafael
- 1946Everybody's WomanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Coronel Juan Antonio Cañedo
- 1946CantaclaroLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Doctor Juan Crisostomo Payara
- 1951YolandaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Father Pablo
- 1962Little TownLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Don Sotero, priest
- 1964The Little PriestLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Padre Juan José Romero
- 1967Your ExcellencyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Secretario general
- 1968There are not Crosses in the SeaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Anthropologist
- 1969El crepúsculo de un diosLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Doctor
- 1969AndanteLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Doctor
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.