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Luis Cuenca
Born
Luis Cuenca García

(1921-12-06)6 December 1921
Died 21 January 2004(2004-01-21) (aged 82)
Madrid, Spain
Occupation Actor

Luis Cuenca García (born December 6, 1921 – died January 21, 2004) was a talented Spanish actor. He was known for his many roles in movies and TV shows. He often played funny or wise characters. Luis Cuenca worked in films for many years, making people laugh and think.

About Luis Cuenca's Acting Career

Luis Cuenca started acting in the 1950s. He appeared in many Spanish films and became a well-known face. He was famous for his ability to play different kinds of characters. He could be serious, but he was especially good at comedy.

Key Roles and Awards

Luis Cuenca acted in over 100 films and TV shows. Some of his notable movies include Airbag (1997) and Torrente, el brazo tonto de la ley (1998). He often played older, wise, or quirky characters.

In 1996, Luis Cuenca won a very important award. He received the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the movie The Good Life. This award is like the Spanish version of the Oscars. It showed how much his acting was appreciated.

Later Years and Legacy

Luis Cuenca continued acting almost until his death in 2004. His final film role was in Di que sí (2004). He left behind a great collection of work. Many people remember him for his unique style and memorable performances. He is still considered one of Spain's beloved actors.

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