Xabier Elorriaga facts for kids

Xabier González Elorriaga was born on April 1, 1944, in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He is a talented Spanish actor who has worked in movies and on TV. He is also a writer and a director.

Xabier Elorriaga's Life and Career

Early Life and Moving to Spain

Xabier Elorriaga's parents had to leave Spain. They returned to Bilbao, Spain, in 1969. When he was young, Xabier started studying many different subjects. These included Law, Engineering, and even how to work on ships.

However, he soon found his true passion: the theatre. He became a well-known actor in Bilbao during the 1970s. After that, he moved to Barcelona to study journalism. He also worked at the university there.

Acting in Movies

Xabier Elorriaga started his movie career in 1975. His first film was La ciutat cremada, which won an award. Since then, he has acted in more than 50 movies!

Many of his films have been shown around the world. Some of these movies include:

• The Dancer Upstairs (2002)
• My Mother Likes Women (2002)
• Thesis (1996)
• The Secret Garden (1984)
• The Burned City (1976)

Writing and Directing

Besides acting, Xabier Elorriaga has also written for films. He helped write the movie A los cuatro vientos (1987) with Arantxa Urretavizcaya. He also directed a short film called Ikuska 4 in 1980.

Working on Television

Xabier Elorriaga has appeared in many TV shows. Some of his TV series include Anillos de oro, Clase media, and La verdad de Laura. He also had guest roles in the show Hospital Central. He was part of the TV miniseries Las Cerezas del Cementerio too.

Awards and Recognitions

Xabier Elorriaga has won special awards for his acting. These awards are called CEC Prizes.

• In 1977, he won a CEC Prize for his role in A un dios desconocido.
• In 1976, he won another CEC Prize for his work in La ciudad quemada.

Selected Movies

Here is a list of some of the movies Xabier Elorriaga has been in:

See also

In Spanish: Xabier Elorriaga para niños