Biography
Luis "Beto" Brandoni (1940-2026) was one of Argentina's most renowned and significant actors. He was born in Dock Sud, a port community east of Avellaneda. He debuted on the stage in 1962, on television in 1963, and on film in 1966. He joined the National Comedy Theater in 1964 under the direction of Luisa Vehil. Politically active in the centrist Radical Civic Union (UCR), he served as cultural policy adviser for President Raúl Alfonsín (1983-89), and was elected to the Argentine Chamber of Deputies in 1993, where he served until 2001. He was an unsuccessful Argentine Senate candidate for the UCR in 2005, and for Vice Governor of Buenos Aires Province, with nominee Ricardo Alfonsín, in 2007. He was married to actress Marta Bianchi, and in 2007 married Monica Lopez. An actor with extensive film, television and theatre credits, he portrayed leading roles in acclaimed pictures such as La tregua (1974), Juan que reía (1976), Darse cuenta (1984), Esperando la carroza (1985), Made in Argentina (1986), Cien veces no debo (1990), Convivencia (1993), Una sombra ya pronto serás (1994), De mi barrio con amor (1995), and Los pasos perdidos (2001). His career remained strong during 2011: among his notable theatre credits was his portrayal of former President Arturo Illia; and his notable television credits included a starring role in the Telefé; sitcom, El Hombre de tu vida. He earned three Martín Fierro Awards (1970, 1990, and 1993); and an Argentine Film Critics Association Silver Condor awards for Best Actor for his roles in Made in Argentina and Convivencia. Brandoni also served in numerous actors' guilds, including the International Federation of Actors (IFA) as its Vice President between 1974 and 2004.
Acted in 74
2020s
- 2026
Memory of a Sunset
Movie
- 2024
San Pugliese
Movie
Un tal Mario
Movie
- 2023
Reading Again Mafalda
Luis Brandoni · 4 episodes
Humo bajo el agua
Movie
- 2022
Franklin, historia de un billete
Movie
- 2021
Carroceros
Movie
- 2020
Karakol
Movie
2010s
- 2019
Derecho Viejo
Marcelo Tracy · 4 episodes
The Retirement
Rodolfo
- 2018
My Masterpiece
Renzo
- 2017
A Rooster for Esculapio
Chelo Esculapio · 9 episodes
You Only Live Once
Mendi
- 2015
Tokio
Movie
Aráoz y la verdad
Movie
- 2014
Señores papis
Rafael Rodríguez Merlo · 11 episodes
- 2012
La Suerte en tus Manos
Dr. Weiss
- 2011
The Man of Your Dreams
Padre Francisco · 24 episodes
- 2010
Cain y Abel
Eugenio Vedia · 1 episode
2000s
- 2009
Felicitas
Martin de Álzaga
Waiting for the Hearse 2: The Party is Over
Antonio Musicardi
- 2008
Democracy
Movie
- 2005
El país de nomeacuerdo
Movie
Una familia especial como la tuya
Cayetano Molina · 20 episodes
- 2004
It's Not You, It's Me
Padre de María
- 2003
A Day in Paradise
Director Comercial
Durmiendo con mi jefe
Enzo Tampone · 10 episodes
- 2001
Los pasos perdidos
Ernesto Erigaray
- 2000
What Your Eyes Don't See
Raúl
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Frontera sur
Manuel Posse
- 1997
El sueño de los héroes
El Mudo
The Fury
Dr. Raúl Lombardi
- 1996
El mundo contra mí
Movie
De mi barrio con amor
Movie
El verso
Juan
- 1994
A Shadow You Soon Will Be
Barrante
Living Together
Movie
- 1993
My Brother-In-Law
TV
- 1990
I Don't Owe 100 Times
Father
1980s
- 1987
Made in Argentina
Osvaldo
- 1986
Seré cualquier cosa, pero te quiero
Movie
- 1985
There Are Some Guys Downstairs
Julio
Waiting for the Hearse
Antonio
- 1984
To Realize
Carlos Ventura
1970s
- 1977
Acto de posesión
Enrique
- 1976
Alone
Movie
Juan que reía
Juan Libonatti
- 1974
The Truce
Esteban Santomé
Rebellion in Patagonia
Antonio Soto
People in Buenos Aires
Movie
- 1973
José María y María José (Una pareja de hoy)
Movie
- 1972
Autocine mon amour
Movie
Basuras humanas
Motoquero
Me enamoré sin darme cuenta
Movie
- 1971
La gran ruta
Tano
- 1970
La fidelidad
Movie
The Money
Young Clerk
Mr. President
Movie
1960s
- 1968
We Are the Best
Jaime
Maternidad sin hombres
Movie
Turismo de carretera
Movie
Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Mo
Sergio Bruni
- 1967
La cigarra está que arde
Joven en automóvil
- 1966
Escala musical
Movie
Produced 1
2020s
- 2024
Un tal Mario
Executive Producer
Appearances1
2020s
- 2024
Hermanos, una historia de sangre
Narrator