Valentín Trujillo
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Mañana Será Otro Día
Roberto Lorenzana
1976
Series
Juana Iris
Bernardo de la Riva
1985
Film
El Maldito
Jorge
1996
Film
Simon Blanco
Capuleque
1975
Film
Violación
Pepe Garrido
1989
Film
Carroña
1978
Film
Imposible de matar
1994
Film
Mexicano Hasta Las Cachas
Mauro
1979
Film
Juventud En Drogas
1997
Film
Partners and Lovers
Juan Manuel
1973
Film
Asesino por instinto
1993
Film
El Extra
Chevo, hermano de Rosa
1962
Film
Tequila y Mezcal
2000
Film
Caceria de judiciales
Comandante Jason
1997
Film
Rage
Jose
1966
Film
El ausente
1972
Film
Caceria de Viboras
Jorge
1994
Film
Perro callejero
Perro
1980
Film
Destino final (Ixtapa - Zihuatenejo)
1996
Film
Masacre en Ensenada
Ricardo Castillo
1998
Film
The Last Escape
1990
Film
The Scent of Death
Laurita's Father
1987
Film
Mi fantasma y yo
1988
Film
Cuna de valientes
1972
Film
Las modelos de desnudos
1983
Film
Mexico Drifter
1962
Film
¿Y ahora qué, señor fiscal?
José
1977
Film
Suerte Te De Dios
1961
Film
Un Hombre Despiadado
1991
Film
Al son de la metralleta
1995
Film
El gran pillo
Beto's neighbor boy
1960
Film
El Bronco
1982
Mi último contrabando
1998
Film
Trampa para un inocente
1996
Film
Yo el ejecutor
El Ejecutor
1987
Film
Cornered
1976
Film
Hoy he soñado con Dios
1972
Film
When I Want to Cry, I Don't
Victorino Peralta
1973
Film
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Temoch
1976
Film
El diablo en persona
Guadalupe Padilla
1982
The Laughter Of The City
1963
Film
Así me lo conto el abuelo
Antonio
2007
Film
The Death of a Stallion
1983
Film
Traigo la sangre caliente
1977
Film
Wild Dogs
1984
Film
Contrabando y Traicion
Emilio Varela
1977
Film
Ratas De La Ciudad
Pedro
1985
Film
Occupational Killer
Julian Carrera
1986
Film
Demon Hunter
Herrero
1983
Film
El Ansia de matar
El mayor
1987
Film
Death in Cold Blood
1978
Film
Dos de abajo
El cucharas
1983
Film
El hijo del palenque
1977
La Banda Del Polvo Maldito
1979
Film
Con fuego en la sangre
1997
Film
En Peligro De Muerte
Victor
1988
Film
Fieras En Brama
Pedro
1983
Film
Un Hombre Violento
Julian Carrera
1984
Film
Hunting Humans
Rodrigo
1987
Film
Son tus perjúmenes mujer
1978
Film
Brood of Vipers
1978
Film
Perro callejero 2
Perro
1981
Film
El cafre
Juanito Landa
1986
Film
The Other Virginity
Adrián Romero
1975
Film
Amor en Tiempos de Coca
1997
Film
Cuatro meses de libertad
Film director
1998
Film
Tres de presidio
1980
Film
Ya somos hombres
1971
Film
Como gallos de pelea
1977
Juego violento
1994
Film
Entre perico y perico
Juvencio
2000
Film
Lluvia de plomo
Procurador
1998
Film
El mochaorejas
1998
Film
El Desconocido
1974
Film
El Chacal Del Puerto
Roberto
1996
Film
The Fearless Man
Domingo Aparicio
1980
Film
Mataron a Camelia la Texana
1978
Film
By Fire And Sword
Rengo
1988
Film
Carrera contra la muerte
1990
Film
Las figuras de arena
1970
Film
Mexico De Noche
Julio
1975
Film
La verdadera historia de Barman y Droguin
El Ejecutor
1991
Film
En Las Garras de La Muerte
1997
Film
Alas doradas
1976
Film
Más allá de la violencia
1971
Film
Del otro lado del puente
Jimmy Joe
1980
Film
Violencia en la Obscuridad
1995
Tiempo de muerte 2
1995
Film
Cabalgando a la luna
Carlos
1974
Film
El valiente vive... hasta que el cobarde quiere
1979
Film
El juicio de los hijos
Alberto
1971
Film
Hijos de tigre
1980
Film
Atrapados
Perro
1995
Film
Fiera salvaje
1998
Simplemente vivir
1970
Film
La dinastía de los Quintero
Juan Quintero
1998
Tiempo de muerte
1994
Film
Rostros ocultos
1999
Film
El comerciante
1999
Film
Sangre salvaje
1996
Pistoleros Anonimos
Getulio
1995
Tres tristes tigres
1961
Film
Venganza
1992
Film
Sucedió en el aguaje
1998
Film
El juego de la muerte
1987
Film
Secuestradores
1997
Film
Intriga en el paraíso
1996
Film
Caminero
1997