Santiago Ontañón facts for kids

Santiago Ontañón (1903–1989) was a talented Spanish artist who worked in movies for many years. He was known for two main jobs: being an actor and an art director. As an actor, he appeared in many films. As an art director, he was in charge of designing the sets and making sure the movie looked just right. His sister, Sara Ontañón, also worked in films as an editor. Santiago was also a friend of the famous director Luis Buñuel.

What Did Santiago Ontañón Do?

Santiago Ontañón had a long career in the film industry, lasting from 1931 to 1980. He was involved in many different movie productions, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

His Work as an Actor

As an actor, Santiago Ontañón played many different characters in Spanish films. He started acting in 1931 and continued for decades. Some of the movies he appeared in include:

• El embrujo de Sevilla (1931)
• A Woman in Danger (1936)
• Faustina (1957)
• La vida por delante (1958)
• The Executioner (1963)
• The Black Tulip (1964)
• Variety (1971)

His last film role was in Cinco tenedores in 1980.

What is an Art Director?

An art director in film is a very important job. This person is responsible for the overall visual style and images in a movie. They design the sets, choose the props, and decide on the colors and textures to create the right mood and look for each scene. Santiago Ontañón used his artistic skills to design the sets for several films, including:

• The Moorish Queen (1937)
• The Black Tulip (1964)
• Run Like a Thief (1967)
• The Castle of Fu Manchu (1969)

His work as an art director helped bring the stories to life on screen by creating believable and interesting environments for the characters.

See also

In Spanish: Santiago Ontañón para niños