José Luis Gómez (actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Most Excellent José Luis Gómez García
Born	(1940-04-19) 19 April 1940 (age 85) Huelva, Spain
Occupation	Actor and director
Years active	1968–present
Seat Z of the Real Academia Española
Incumbent
Assumed office 26 January 2014
Preceded by	Francisco Ayala

José Luis Gómez García was born on April 19, 1940. He is a well-known actor and director from Spain. He has appeared in many films since 1968, showing his talent in different roles.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

José Luis Gómez was born in Huelva, a city in Spain. He started his acting career in 1968. Over the years, he became a respected figure in Spanish cinema and theater.

Winning Awards for Acting

José Luis Gómez is famous for his acting skills. In 1976, he won a very important award. At the 1976 Cannes Film Festival, he received the Best Actor prize. He won this award for his role in the film Pascual Duarte. The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most important film festivals in the world.

Joining the Royal Spanish Academy

Besides acting and directing, José Luis Gómez is also a member of the Real Academia Española. This is a very old and important institution in Spain. Its main job is to protect and guide the Spanish language.

He was chosen to join the Academy on December 1, 2011. He officially took his seat, known as Seat Z, on January 26, 2014. Being a member means he helps make decisions about the Spanish language.

Selected Films of José Luis Gómez

José Luis Gómez has acted in many movies. Here are some of the films he has been in:

• Pascual Duarte (1976)
• In Memoriam (1977)
• Blindfolded Eyes (1978)
• Dedicatoria (1980)
• Rowing with the Wind (1988)
• Lights and Shadows (1988)
• Prince of Shadows (1991)
• The End of a Mystery (2003)
• Goya's Ghosts (2006)
• Los Abrazos Rotos (2009)
• The Skin I Live In (2011)
• El Mudo (2013)

See also

In Spanish: José Luis Gómez para niños