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Xabier Elorriaga
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Xabier González Elorriaga
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Xabier González Elorriaga, born on April 1, 1944, in Maracaibo, Venezuela, is a talented Spanish actor, writer, and director. He has worked in both films and television, becoming well-known for his many roles.
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About Xabier Elorriaga
Xabier Elorriaga's parents, who had been living outside Spain, returned to Bilbao in 1969. There, he first started studying Law, Engineering, and the Merchant Marine. However, he soon decided to focus on theatre instead. He quickly became a popular actor in Bilbao during the 1970s.
Later, he moved to Barcelona where he studied journalism. He also worked at the university there. In 1975, he made his first film, La ciutat cremada, which won an award. Since then, he has acted in more than 50 films.
International Films
Many of Xabier Elorriaga's films have been released internationally. Some of these include:
- The Dancer Upstairs (2002)
- To Love Too Much (2002)
- My Mother Likes Women (2002)
- Sleeping Beauties (2001, with English subtitles)
- Thesis (1996)
- To the Four Winds (1987)
- The Secret Garden (1984)
- Man of Fashion (1980)
- Blindfolded Eyes (1978)
- The Burned City (1976)
Writing and Directing
Xabier Elorriaga also has experience behind the camera. He helped write the screenplay for the film A los cuatro vientos (1987) along with Arantxa Urretavizcaya. He also directed a short film called Ikuska 4 in 1980.
Television Work
Besides films, Xabier Elorriaga has appeared in several television series. These include Anillos de oro, Clase media, and La verdad de Laura. He also made guest appearances in the Telecinco series Hospital Central. Additionally, he was part of the TVE-1 miniseries Las Cerezas del Cementerio.
Awards and Recognition
Xabier Elorriaga has received awards for his acting.
- In 1977, he won a CEC Prize for his role in A un dios desconocido.
- In 1976, he also received a CEC Prize for his work in La ciudad quemada.
Films Xabier Elorriaga Acted In
Here is a list of some of the films Xabier Elorriaga has appeared in:
| Year | Film Title | Director |
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| 2006 | Dos billetes | Javier Serrano |
| 2003 | La memoria e il perdono | Giorgio Capitani |
| 2001 | Bellas Durmientes | Eloy Lozano |
| 1996 | Tesis | Alejandro Amenábar |
| 1996 | Lejos de África | Cecilia M. Bartolomé |
| 1992 | Havanera 1820 | Antonio Verdaguer |
| 1989 | Días de humo | Antón Exeiza |
| 1987 | Captain James Cook | Lawrence Gordon Clark |
| 1987 | A los cuatro vientos | José A. Zorrilla |
| 1986 | Tata mía | José Luis Borau |
| 1984 | La Muerte de Mikel | Imanol Uribe |
| 1984 | El jardín secreto | Carlos Suárez |
| 1981 | Reborn | Announcer |
| 1981 | La fuga de Segovia | Imanol Uribe |
| 1979 | Companys, proceso a Cataluña | José María Forn |
| 1978 | La oscura historia de la prima Montse | Jordi Cadena |
| 1978 | Blindfolded Eyes | |
| 1977 | Perros callejeros | José Antonio de la Loma |
| 1977 | A un dios desconocido | Jaime Chávarri |
| 1976 | La ciudad quemada | Antonio Ribas |
More Information
- Xabier Elorriaga on Nuestrocine (in Spanish)
See also
In Spanish: Xabier Elorriaga para niños
