Ignacio Retes

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

November 13, 1918

Died

April 23, 2004 (age 85)

Place of Birth

Mexico City, Mexico

Ignacio Retes

Biography

José Ignacio Retes Guevara was a Mexican playwright, film, theater and television actor, director, and writer. Two-time winner of the Ariel Award. He studied at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters of the National Autonomous University of Mexico in the 30s, where he was able to meet other prominent playwrights and directors of the time such as Rodolfo Usigli, Seki Sano and José Revueltas. He founded the University Theater of San Luis Potosí in 1937 and the theater company Lantern Magic with workers from the Mexican Union of Electricians. With Usigli he founded the company Midnight Theater (in reference to the free time that both had to collaborate in it); with Sano he would work as an assistant. In 1950 he made his directorial debut with "Los cuadrantes de la soledad" by José Revueltas, which reached 100 performances. Said montage also featured scenography designed by Diego Rivera. In 1944 he wrote his first play, "El día de Mañana". As a film actor, he made his debut in the 1950s and was directed by directors such as Jorge Fons, Felipe Cazals, Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, Sergio Olhovich and Arturo Ripstein. In his role as a screenwriter, he wrote the scripts for films such as Anguish Nights and Journey to Paradise, among others. He was also a public official, as director of the theaters of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), where he promoted the massive construction of public theaters, reaching 38 venues. In the 1960s he collaborated closely with the writer Vicente Leñero, with whom he made various works such as the theatrical version of Los albañiles and Los Niños de Sánchez, among others. The Hidalgo-Ignacio Retes Theater in Mexico City has been named after the actor since 2006 His son, Gabriel Retes, became a prominent actor, director and writer.

Known For

Filmography

1997FilmIf I Never See You Againas Poncho1997FilmEsmeralda Comes by Nightas Don Gregorio, Esmeralda's father1995FilmBienvenido-Welcomeas Producer1993FilmAmor a la medida1993FilmEncuentro Inesperadoas Ignacio Torres1992FilmVintage Modelas Basilio1992FilmPlaya azulas Matías1989FilmLos años duros: El nacimiento de un guerrilleroas El doctor1988FilmLovers, Partners & Spiesas Priest1987FilmMariana Marianaas Psychiatrist1987FilmHerencia maldita1986FilmThe Realm of Fortuneas Don Gil1986FilmLos Naúfragos II: Los Piratasas Emilio Albani1986FilmChido Guan, el tacos de oroas Nacho Esquivel1986FilmThree of Cupsas Felipe Martínez1985FilmEl rey de la vecindadas Don Matías1985FilmThe Castaways of Liguriaas Emilio Albani1985FilmEl centro del laberinto1984FilmMotelas Cordova, Padrino1984FilmKnock Outas Old man in the building1984FilmLuna de sangreas Pastor1983FilmMundo mágico1983FilmDeceitful Appearancesas Tío Alberto1982FilmThe Flying Ponyas Don Luis (padrino de Diego)1982FilmThe Eveas Rubén Rocha1982FilmA Married Womanas Papá de Irene1981FilmEveryone's Hell So Fearedas Dr. Morales1981FilmThe Big Dead Dogas Armendariz1981FilmOccupation of Darknessas Don Alfonso1980FilmAunt Alejandraas Doctor1979FilmThe Gambler1979FilmBroken Flagas Ernesto1978FilmNew Worldas Don Diego de Alba1978FilmThe Year of the Plagueas Dr. Mario Zermeño1978FilmPaper Flowersas China1977FilmLa casta divinaas Don Emilio1977FilmCuartelazoas Coronel Rebelde1977FilmEl Reventón1976FilmChin Chin el teporocho1973FilmThe Hard Years1971FilmLos Desalmados1955FilmMelodías de amoras Sr. Rentería (no acreditado)1955FilmLa vida tiene tres díasas Tomás, cartero1951FilmDoña Perfectaas Jacintito

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