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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. He has been acting in movies and TV shows since 1969.

Hugo Stiglitz became very well known for his roles in horror films made in Mexico during the 1970s and 1980s. Some of his popular movies include Tintorera and Night of a 1000 Cats. He also acted in films made in Hollywood, like Under the Volcano, and in Italy, such as Nightmare City. A famous director, Quentin Tarantino, even honored him by naming a character "Hugo Stiglitz" in his movie Inglourious Basterds.

Hugo Stiglitz's Acting Career

Hugo Stiglitz has had a long and exciting career in movies and television. He has appeared in many different types of films, from adventure stories to scary movies.

Early Films and Rise to Fame

Hugo Stiglitz started his acting journey in 1969. He quickly became a familiar face in Mexican cinema. His roles in horror films helped him gain a lot of attention. These movies were often thrilling and kept audiences on the edge of their seats.

Working in Hollywood and Italy

Besides his work in Mexico, Hugo Stiglitz also had opportunities to act in films made in other countries. He worked on movies in Hollywood, which is the center of the American film industry. He also filmed movies in Italy, showing his talent to a wider audience.

A Special Tribute in Film

One of the most unique ways Hugo Stiglitz has been recognized is through a character named after him. Director Quentin Tarantino, who is known for his creative movies, decided to name a character "Hugo Stiglitz" in his film Inglourious Basterds. This shows how much of an impact Hugo Stiglitz had on the film world.

Selected Filmography

Hugo Stiglitz has acted in many films over the years. Here are some of the movies he has been a part of:

  • Las fieras (1969)
  • Robinson Crusoe (1970)
  • Night of a 1000 Cats (1972)
  • Robinson y Viernes en la Isla Encantada (1973)
  • Tintorera (1977)
  • The Bermuda Triangle (1978)
  • Nightmare City (1980)
  • Under the Volcano (1984)
  • Cementerio del terror (1985)
  • Instructions Not Included (2013)
  • Cielo rojo (2011, TV Series)
  • Señora acero la coyote (2016, TV Series)
  • El Complot Mongol (2018)

See also

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