Héctor Alterio facts for kids
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Héctor Alterio
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Alterio in 2023
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| Born | 21 September 1929 Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Died | 13 December 2025 (aged 96) Madrid, Spain
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| Occupation | Actor |
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Ángela Bacaicoa
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| Children | Ernesto, Malena |
Héctor Benjamín Alterio Onorato (born September 21, 1929 – died December 13, 2025) was a famous actor. He starred in many plays, movies, and TV shows. People in both Argentina and Spain knew him very well.
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Héctor Alterio's Acting Journey
Early Life and Theater Work
Héctor Alterio was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on September 21, 1929. His parents came from Italy.
He started acting on stage in 1948. His first play was called Cómo suicidarse en primavera. After drama school, he helped start a theater group. It was called Nuevo Teatro (New Theatre) in 1950. He worked with this group until 1968. They brought new and exciting ideas to Argentine theater.
Becoming a Film Star
Héctor also became a movie actor. His first film was Todo sol es amargo in 1965. He acted in many important Argentine movies during the 1970s. One famous film was La Patagonia rebelde. This movie won a special award called the Silver Bear at a big film festival in Berlin. He also lent his voice to a film called Ya es tiempo de violencia in 1969.
Moving to Spain and Continued Success
In 1975, while he was in Spain, times became difficult in Argentina. For his safety, Héctor decided to stay in Spain. He lived there for many years and became a Spanish citizen.
He then started acting in Spanish movies. He won the Best Actor award at the Donostia-San Sebastián International Film Festival for A un dios desconocido (1977). He also won another Best Actor award for his role in El Nido (1980).
Return to Argentina and Lifetime Achievements
When Argentina became a democracy again in 1982, Héctor worked in movies made in both Argentina and Spain. In 2004, he received a special Goya Award. This award honored all the amazing work he did throughout his long career. Héctor Alterio passed away in Madrid on December 13, 2025. He was 96 years old.
Movies Nominated for Academy Awards
Héctor Alterio acted in five movies that were nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. This award celebrates the best non-English language films from around the world.
- The Truce (1974)
- The Nest (1980)
- Camila (1984)
- The Official Story (1985)
- Son of the Bride (2001)
One of these films, The Official Story, won the Academy Award. It was also nominated for Best Original Screenplay. Most of these films were submitted by Argentina. Only The Nest was submitted by Spain.
Selected Films by Héctor Alterio
- Todo sol es amargo (1966)
- La Patagonia rebelde (1974)
- La tregua (1974)
- Cría Cuervos (1976)
- A un dios desconocido (1977)
- El Nido (1980)
- Camila (1984)
- La historia oficial (1985)
- Plata quemada (2000)
- El hijo de la novia (2001)
- Kamchatka (2002)
Awards and Recognitions
Awards Won
- Argentine Film Critics Association Awards: Silver Condor for Best Supporting Actor for La maffia, 1973.
- Donostia-San Sebastián International Film Festival: Prize San Sebastián, Best Actor, for A un dios desconocido, 1977.
- Association of Latin Entertainment Critics: Best Actor, for El Nido, 1980.
- Valladolid International Film Festival: Best Actor, for El Último tren, 2002.
- Cinema Writers Circle Awards: CEC Award Best Supporting Actor, for El Hijo de la novia, 2002, Spain.
- Goya Awards: Lifetime Achievement Honorary Award, 2004.
Award Nominations
- Argentine Film Critics Association Awards: Nominated for four Silver Condors (1998, 2001, 2002, and 2003).
See also
In Spanish: Héctor Alterio para niños
