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Miguel Ángel Fuentes
Actor
Born September 29, 1953Died December 29, 2023 (70 years)
Handsome, and terrifying, 6-foot-6, Native-Mexican businessman, entrepreneur, and character actor. Fuentes was of ethnic Mixtec. Miguel Ángel Fuentes was from Tlacotepec, Mexico. Known for his physically imposing presence in movies. Fuentes almost weighed 300lbs (136kg). He wore size 18 8E shoes. He also had a monstrous wingspan of 7’3” (221cm). Born Miguel Ángel Fuentes Ojeda, he showcased talent and versatility over a career spanning over 80 films and television productions, contributing to the Mexican, Hollywood, and European entertainment industries. His journey began in the 1970s with notable works like "México, México, Ra Ra Ra" and "The Bermuda Triangle," where he collaborated with acclaimed figures such as Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Gene Hackman, and Chuck Norris. One of his standout achievements was his role in the 2001 film "The Mexican," directed by Gore Verbinski, where he shared the screen with internationally renowned stars. Fuentes received recognition for his portrayal of 'Gulp,' a satirical parody of "The Incredible Hulk," in the television show "La Carabina de Ambrosio," earning him the moniker 'Mexican Hulk.' His legacy in Mexican television encompasses series and telenovelas like "Nosotros los Guapos," "Rubí," "La Madrastra," "Carrusel," and "Cómplices al rescate." Moreover, his influence extended to American television through series such as "El Señor de los Cielos," "Run Coyote Run," and "Texas Rising." He left a mark on the silver screen with memorable roles in films like "La Ley de Herodes," "Mookie," "Fitzcarraldo," "L'uomo Puma," and "Firewalker," among others. His final appearance was in the television comedy series "Julia vs Julia" in 2019.
Filmography
| 2019 | Julia vs. Julia (TV Series) · as Águila Asesina |
| 2017 | Run Coyote Run (TV Series) · as Cachalote |
| 2016 | We the Handsome (TV Series) · as Brujo |
| 2016 | Yago (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 2016 | The 4th Company · as Custodio Grandulón |
| 2015 | Texas Rising (TV Series) · as Romolo |
| 2013 | Lord of the Skies (TV Series) · as Teodoro |
| 2012 | The Lady from Vendaval (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 2012 | Me, Her... and Eva! (TV Series) · as El Manotas |
| 2011 | Pastorela · as Agente 5 |
| 2011 | |
| 2011 | With You, Without You (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 2011 | Una familia con suerte (TV Series) · as El Tanque |
| 2011 | As The Saying Goes (TV Series) · as Lino |
| 2010 | Persons Unknown (TV Series) · as Large Man |
| 2009 | Chameleons (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 2008 | El garabato · as El Gigante |
| 2007 | El Pantera (TV Series) · as El Triple |
| 2005 | Peregrina (TV Series) · as Cuasimodo |
| 2005 | Tired of Kissing Frogs · as Brutus |
| 2005 | The Stepmother (TV Series) · as Fausto |
| 2004 | Rebel (TV Series) · as Chaco |
| 2004 | |
| 2004 | Rubí (TV Series) · as Guardaespaldas |
| 2003 | True Love (MX) (TV Series) · as El Negro |
| 2002 | ¡Vivan los niños! (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 2002 | Accomplices to the Rescue (TV Series) · as El Sombras |
| 2001 | Blow · as Body Guard For Pablo Escobar |
| 2001 | The Mexican · as Big Car Thief #4 |
| 2000 | Carita de Ángel (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1999 | Herod's Law · as Pancho |
| 1998 | Mookie · as El Indio |
| 1998 | Mercenary II: Thick & Thin · as Village Leader |
| 1997 | Esmeralda (TV Series) · as Ayudante De Dr. Lucio Malaver |
| 1997 | Un baúl lleno de miedo · as El 'vampiro Negro' |
| 1996 | Marisol (TV Series) · as Pulga |
| 1995 | Nazca (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1993 | Gunmen · as Manolo |
| 1993 | Clarisa (TV Series) · as (1993) |
| 1991 | A Grande Arte · as Camilo Fuentes |
| 1989 | Carrusel (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1988 | Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell · as 1st Bodyguard |
| 1987 | Hot Pursuit · as Policeman #1 |
| 1986 | El secuestro de Lola · as Cast |
| 1986 | Firewalker · as Big Man |
| 1986 | Oceans of Fire · as Roughneck |
| 1986 | Miracles · as Village Man #1 |
| 1986 | On Wings of Eagles (TV Series) · as Large Kurd |
| 1986 | Separate Vacations · as Tiny The Henchman |
| 1985 | Mission Kill · as Platoon Leader |
| 1985 | Masacre en el río Tula · as Guarura De Pancho |
| 1985 | Enemigos a muerte · as Pierre |
| 1984 | Siempre en domingo · as Trucutru |
| 1984 | In 'n Out · as "king Kong" |
| 1984 | The Evil That Men Do · as Latino |
| 1984 | Frankenstein's Great Aunt Tillie · as The Monster |
| 1983 | Triumphs of a Man Called Horse · as Big Bear |
| 1983 | The A-Team (TV Series) · as Quintana |
| 1982 | Fitzcarraldo · as Cholo |
| 1982 | Sorceress · as Player |
| 1981 | Santo in the Border of Terror · as Monk, Capataz |
| 1981 | Green Ice · as Herado |
| 1981 | Caveman · as Grot |
| 1980 | Las grandes aguas · as Pepe El Mudo |
| 1980 | Auf Achse (TV Series) · as Taco |
| 1980 | Morir de madrugada · as Prieto |
| 1980 | My Friend Winnetou (TV Series) · as Yaqui |
| 1980 | |
| 1980 | The Pumaman · as Vadinho |
| 1979 | Manaos · as First Bodyguard |
| 1979 | El vuelo de la cigüeña · as Chiquilín |
| 1979 | Milagro en el circo · as Hércules |
| 1978 | Rarotonga · as Coro |
| 1978 | |
| 1978 | |
| 1978 | The Bermuda Triangle · as Gordon |
| 1976 |