Valentín Trujillo
Acting • Born 1951-03-28 – Died 2006-05-04
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.
Filmography
104 credits
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Movie • 1976
Temoch
Mexicano Hasta Las Cachas
Movie • 1979
Mauro
The Death of a Stallion
Movie • 1983
Amor en Tiempos de Coca
Movie • 1997
Simon Blanco
Movie • 1975
Capuleque
Partners and Lovers
Movie • 1973
Juan Manuel
Contrabando y Traicion
Movie • 1977
Emilio Varela
Venganza
Movie • 1992
Con fuego en la sangre
Movie • 1997
Lluvia de plomo
Movie • 1998
Procurador
La verdadera historia de Barman y Droguin
Movie • 1991
El Ejecutor
El Chacal Del Puerto
Movie • 1996
Roberto
Tiempo de muerte 2
Movie • 1995
Tiempo de muerte
Movie • 1994
Carrera contra la muerte
Movie • 1990
Carroña
Movie • 1978
Imposible de matar
Movie • 1994
Juego violento
Movie • 1994
Cuatro meses de libertad
Movie • 1998
Film director
The Last Escape
Movie • 1990
Alas doradas
Movie • 1976
Perro callejero
Movie • 1980
Perro
Perro callejero 2
Movie • 1981
Perro
Asesino por instinto
Movie • 1993
El Bronco
Movie • 1982
When I Want to Cry, I Don't
Movie • 1973
Victorino Peralta
Tres tristes tigres
Movie • 1961
El diablo en persona
Movie • 1982
Guadalupe Padilla
Como gallos de pelea
Movie • 1977
Death in Cold Blood
Movie • 1978
Entre perico y perico
Movie • 2000
Juvencio
The Laughter Of The City
Movie • 1963
Rage
Movie • 1966
Jose
El juicio de los hijos
Movie • 1971
Alberto
Cornered
Movie • 1976
El cafre
Movie • 1986
Juanito Landa
Dos de abajo
Movie • 1983
El cucharas
Las modelos de desnudos
Movie • 1983
Tres de presidio
Movie • 1980
En Peligro De Muerte
Movie • 1988
Victor
¿Y ahora qué, señor fiscal?
Movie • 1977
José
El Desconocido
Movie • 1974
Cuna de valientes
Movie • 1972
Mexico De Noche
Movie • 1975
Julio
Violación
Movie • 1989
Pepe Garrido
Simplemente vivir
Movie • 1970
Cabalgando a la luna
Movie • 1974
Carlos
Mi fantasma y yo
Movie • 1988
Demon Hunter
Movie • 1983
Herrero
Hunting Humans
Movie • 1987
Rodrigo
El gran pillo
Movie • 1960
Beto's neighbor boy
By Fire And Sword
Movie • 1988
Rengo
El Extra
Movie • 1962
Chevo, hermano de Rosa
The Fearless Man
Movie • 1980
Domingo Aparicio
El ausente
Movie • 1972
Yo el ejecutor
Movie • 1987
El Ejecutor
Hoy he soñado con Dios
Movie • 1972
Del otro lado del puente
Movie • 1980
Jimmy Joe
El hijo del palenque
Movie • 1977
Hijos de tigre
Movie • 1980
Las figuras de arena
Movie • 1970
Wild Dogs
Movie • 1984
Fieras En Brama
Movie • 1983
Pedro
Destino final (Ixtapa - Zihuatenejo)
Movie • 1996
El valiente vive... hasta que el cobarde quiere
Movie • 1979
Más allá de la violencia
Movie • 1971
El comerciante
Movie • 1999
Mi último contrabando
Movie • 1998
Traigo la sangre caliente
Movie • 1977
Brood of Vipers
Movie • 1978
La Banda Del Polvo Maldito
Movie • 1979
La dinastía de los Quintero
Movie • 1998
Juan Quintero
Son tus perjúmenes mujer
Movie • 1978
Suerte Te De Dios
Movie • 1961
Un Hombre Violento
Movie • 1984
Julian Carrera
Ya somos hombres
Movie • 1971
El mochaorejas
Movie • 1998
Atrapados
Movie • 1995
Perro
El juego de la muerte
Movie • 1987
Mataron a Camelia la Texana
Movie • 1978
Ratas De La Ciudad
Movie • 1985
Pedro
Mexico Drifter
Movie • 1962
Occupational Killer
Movie • 1986
Julian Carrera
The Other Virginity
Movie • 1975
Adrián Romero
El Ansia de matar
Movie • 1987
El mayor
Pistoleros Anonimos
Movie • 1995
Getulio
Sangre salvaje
Movie • 1996
Intriga en el paraíso
Movie • 1996
Caminero
Movie • 1997
Fiera salvaje
Movie • 1998
Violencia en la Obscuridad
Movie • 1995
Sucedió en el aguaje
Movie • 1998
Rostros ocultos
Movie • 1999
Un Hombre Despiadado
Movie • 1991
Secuestradores
Movie • 1997
En Las Garras de La Muerte
Movie • 1997
Al son de la metralleta
Movie • 1995
Trampa para un inocente
Movie • 1996
The Scent of Death
Movie • 1987
Laurita's Father
Juventud En Drogas
Movie • 1997
Tequila y Mezcal
Movie • 2000
Masacre en Ensenada
Movie • 1998
Ricardo Castillo
Juana Iris
TV • 1985
Bernardo de la Riva
Mañana Será Otro Día
TV • 1976
Roberto Lorenzana