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.
Acted in 106
2000s
- 2007
Así me lo conto el abuelo
Antonio
- 2000
Entre perico y perico
Juvencio
Tequila y Mezcal
Movie
1990s
- 1999
Rostros ocultos
Movie
El comerciante
Movie
- 1998
Lluvia de plomo
Procurador
Fiera salvaje
Movie
Sucedió en el aguaje
Movie
Masacre en Ensenada
Ricardo Castillo
Cuatro meses de libertad
Film director
La dinastía de los Quintero
Juan Quintero
El mochaorejas
Movie
- 1997
Con fuego en la sangre
Movie
Entre cartas y gallos
Joaquin Montero
Traición en la hacienda
Don Jorge
Amor en Tiempos de Coca
Movie
Caminero
Movie
Secuestradores
Movie
En Las Garras de La Muerte
Movie
Juventud En Drogas
Movie
Caceria de judiciales
Comandante Jason
El gallo galindo
Fernando "El Palmeras"
- 1996
El Chacal Del Puerto
Roberto
Sangre salvaje
Movie
Trampa para un inocente
Movie
El maldito
Jorge
Destino final (Ixtapa - Zihuatenejo)
Movie
Intriga en el paraíso
Movie
El rigór de la ley
Movie
- 1995
Atrapados
Perro
Violencia en la Obscuridad
Movie
Al son de la metralleta
Movie
- 1994
Imposible de matar
Movie
Caceria de Viboras
Jorge
- 1993
Asesino por instinto
Movie
Burlando la ley
Jorge
- 1992
Venganza
Movie
- 1991
La verdadera historia de Barman y Droguin
El Ejecutor
Un Hombre Despiadado
Movie
- 1990
The Last Escape
Movie
Carrera contra la muerte
Movie
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Mi fantasma y yo
Movie
By Fire And Sword
Rengo
- 1987
Hunting Humans
Rodrigo
The Scent of Death
Laurita's Father
El juego de la muerte
Movie
Yo el ejecutor
El Ejecutor
El Ansia de matar
El mayor
- 1986
Occupational Killer
Julian Carrera
El cafre
Juanito Landa
- 1985
Ratas de la ciudad
Pedro
- 1984
Wild Dogs
Movie
Un Hombre Violento
Julian Carrera
- 1983
The Death of a Stallion
Movie
Dos de abajo
El cucharas
Las modelos de desnudos
Movie
Fieras En Brama
Pedro
Demon Hunter
Herrero
- 1982
El diablo en persona
Guadalupe Padilla
El Bronco
Movie
- 1981
Perro callejero 2
Perro
- 1980
The Fearless Man
Domingo Aparicio
Hijos de tigre
Movie
Tres de presidio
Movie
Del otro lado del puente
Jimmy Joe
Perro callejero
Perro
1970s
- 1979
El valiente vive... hasta que el cobarde quiere
Movie
- 1978
Son tus perjúmenes mujer
Movie
Death in Cold Blood
Movie
Mataron a Camelia la Texana
Movie
Brood of Vipers
Movie
Carroña
Movie
- 1977
Contrabando y Traicion
Emilio Varela
Traigo la sangre caliente
Movie
El hijo del palenque
Movie
¿Y ahora qué, señor fiscal?
José
Como gallos de pelea
Movie
- 1976
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Temoch
Cornered
Movie
Alas doradas
Movie
- 1975
Mexico De Noche
Julio
The Other Virginity
Adrián Romero
Simon Blanco
Capuleque
- 1974
Cabalgando a la luna
Carlos
- 1973
Partners and Lovers
Juan Manuel
When I Want to Cry, I Don't
Victorino Peralta
- 1972
Cuna de valientes
Movie
Hoy he soñado con Dios
Movie
- 1971
Ya somos hombres
Movie
El juicio de los hijos
Alberto
Más allá de la violencia
Movie
- 1970
Las figuras de arena
Movie
1960s
- 1966
Rage
Jose
- 1962
The Extra
Chevo, hermano de Rosa
- 1961
- 1960
El gran pillo
Beto's neighbor boy
Directed 15
1990s
- 1997
Entre cartas y gallos
Director
Traición en la hacienda
Director
Pesadilla infernal
Director
- 1995
Atrapados
Director
- 1994
Amor que mata
Director
Imposible de matar
Director
- 1993
Burlando la ley
Director
- 1992
Venganza
Director
- 1991
Un Hombre Despiadado
Director
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
Hunting Humans
Director
Yo el ejecutor
Director
- 1985
Ratas de la ciudad
Director
- 1984
Un Hombre Violento
Director
Wrote 12
1990s
- 1997
Traición en la hacienda
Writer
- 1996
Delirio de muerte
Writer
- 1995
Atrapados
Story, Screenplay
- 1994
- 1993
Burlando la ley
Writer
- 1991
La verdadera historia de Barman y Droguin
Story
- 1990
The Last Escape
Writer
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1987
Hunting Humans
Story
Yo el ejecutor
Writer
- 1985
Ratas de la ciudad
Screenplay, Story
Produced 5
1990s
- 1996
Delirio de muerte
Executive Producer
- 1993
Traición en el aire
Executive Producer
- 1990
The Last Escape
Producer
Carrera contra el destino
Producer
Other crew 1
1980s
- 1987
Hunting Humans
Script