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Fernando Sancho(1916-1990)

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Fernando Sancho
A reflective account on the life and work of Catalonian filmmaker Josep Torella i Pineda. This documentary, shot from the perspective of a young, filmmaking ingenue, lends itself to gently initiate the spectator from the life and work of the man into a revealing look at his career not merely as a filmmaker and angry writer but also as Josep Torella the friend, husband, confidant and patriarch as told by those closest to him.
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Fernando Sancho was a Spanish actor best known for his prolific career in Spaghetti Westerns, where he became iconic for his charismatic portrayals of Mexican bandits. A versatile performer, he also worked in radio, dubbing, and appeared in major international productions such as Lawrence of Arabia (1962), King of Kings (1961), and 55 Days at Peking (1963). Sancho began his career in the early 1940s after studying and performing in theater alongside his brother. Over the decades, he appeared in numerous horror films, historical dramas, and literary adaptations, including several based on the works of Karl May. Despite often playing villains on screen, he was widely regarded as an eccentric and cultured figure off camera. He earned multiple accolades throughout his career, including awards from the National Syndicate of Spectacle and the Circle of Cinematographic Writers.
BornJanuary 7, 1916
DiedJuly 31, 1990(74)
BornJanuary 7, 1916
DiedJuly 31, 1990(74)
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    • 4 wins total

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Known for

Sean Flynn in The Son of Captain Blood (1962)
The Son of Captain Blood
5.2
  • Timothy Thomas
  • 1962
Voodoo Black Exorcist (1974)
Voodoo Black Exorcist
3.1
  • Comisario Domínguez(as Ferdinand Sancho)
  • 1974
La guerrilla (1973)
La guerrilla
6.0
  • Juan
  • 1973
The Boldest Job in the West (1972)
The Boldest Job in the West
5.6
  • Reyes
  • 1972

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  • Narradores
    TV Series
    • 1991
  • Sabbath (1989)
    Sabbath
    5.3
    TV Mini Series
    • Mariano
    • 1989
  • Emilio Aragón and Ana Obregón in Policía (1987)
    Policía
    3.7
    • Comandante Castillejo
    • 1987
  • Los presuntos (1986)
    Los presuntos
    4.7
    • Mafioso italiano
    • 1986
  • Página de sucesos (1985)
    Página de sucesos
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Río Leona
    • 1986
  • Antonio Aguilar Vicente and Luck Loman in Pánico en el distrito 18 (1985)
    Pánico en el distrito 18
    • Comisario
    • 1985
  • La huella del crimen (1985)
    La huella del crimen
    7.4
    TV Mini Series
    • Coronel
    • 1985
  • La vaquilla (1985)
    La vaquilla
    7.5
    • Alcalde
    • 1985
  • Al este del oeste (1984)
    Al este del oeste
    5.4
    • Chapulín
    • 1984
  • Las alegres chicas de Colsada (1984)
    Las alegres chicas de Colsada
    6.0
    • Sr. Barbero
    • 1984
  • Karin Schubert in Invierno en Marbella (1983)
    Invierno en Marbella
    • Cardenal
    • 1983
  • 1919, crónica del alba (1983)
    1919, crónica del alba
    6.5
    • Don Hermógenes
    • 1983
  • Mar brava (1983)
    Mar brava
    5.0
    • Alcalde
    • 1983
  • Las autonosuyas (1983)
    Las autonosuyas
    4.5
    • Bernardo
    • 1983
  • Fredy el croupier (1982)
    Fredy el croupier
    5.1
    • Cura
    • 1982

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  • El golfo que vio una estrella (1955)
    El golfo que vio una estrella
    2.5
    • voice dubbing: Barta Barri (uncredited)
    • 1955
  • La otra vida del capitán Contreras (1955)
    La otra vida del capitán Contreras
    6.5
    • voice dubbing (uncredited)
    • 1955
  • Hombre acosado (1952)
    Hombre acosado
    5.4
    • voice dubbing: Gérard Tichy (uncredited)
    • 1952
  • Fernando Fernán Gómez in Balarrasa (1951)
    Balarrasa
    6.3
    • voice dubbing: Gérard Tichy (uncredited)
    • 1951
  • Se le fue el novio (1945)
    Se le fue el novio
    • voice dubbing (uncredited)
    • 1945

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  • Trampa sexual (1978)
    Trampa sexual
    5.7
    • Soundtrack ("Ámame más")
    • 1978

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    • Fernando Sanchez
  • Born
    • January 7, 1916
    • Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain
  • Died
    • July 31, 1990
    • Madrid, Spain(after surgery)
  • Spouse
    • Maite Pardo

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    Died after operation for malignant tumor.

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