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Hugo Stiglitz
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Born
Hugo Stiglitz López

(1940-08-28) August 28, 1940 (age 84)
Mexico City, Mexico
Occupation Actor
Years active 1969-Current
Notable work
Tintorera
Night of a 1000 Cats
Under the Volcano
Cielo rojo

Hugo Stiglitz López, known simply as Hugo Stiglitz, is a famous Mexican actor. He was born on August 28, 1940, in Mexico City, Mexico. Hugo Stiglitz has been acting in movies and TV shows since 1969.

He is especially well-known for his roles in horror films from the 1970s and 1980s. Some of his most famous movies include Tintorera and Night of a Thousand Cats. He also acted in films made in Hollywood, like Under the Volcano, and in Italy, such as Nightmare City.

A fun fact is that the famous director Quentin Tarantino named a character "Hugo Stiglitz" in his movie Inglourious Basterds as a way to honor the actor.

Hugo Stiglitz's Film Career

Hugo Stiglitz has had a very long and busy career in movies and television. He has appeared in over 200 films and TV series! He often played strong or adventurous characters.

Early Films and Horror Roles

Stiglitz started his acting journey in 1969. In the 1970s, he became very popular for his work in horror movies. These films often featured exciting and sometimes scary stories. Tintorera, a movie about a killer shark, was one of his big hits. Another memorable role was in Night of a Thousand Cats.

International Movies

Besides working in Mexico, Hugo Stiglitz also acted in movies made in other countries. He worked in Hollywood, which is the center of the American film industry. One of his notable Hollywood films was Under the Volcano. He also made movies in Italy, like the horror film Nightmare City. This shows how talented he is, as he could work in different film industries.

Later Works and TV Series

Even after many years, Hugo Stiglitz continued to act. In recent times, he has also appeared in television series. For example, he was in Cielo rojo in 2011 and Señora acero la coyote in 2016. He continues to be an active and respected actor in the entertainment world.

Selected Films

Here are a few more examples of the many films Hugo Stiglitz has been in:

  • Robinson Crusoe (1970)
  • The Bermuda Triangle (1978)
  • Cementerio del terror (1985)
  • Instructions Not Included (2013)
  • El Complot Mongol (2018)

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See also

A friendly robot icon. In Spanish: Hugo Stiglitz para niños

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