Actor
Frank Ramírez
Born February 12, 1939 in Aguazul, ColombiaDied February 19, 201511 films
Frank Augusto Ramírez Mateus (Aguazul, February 12, 1939 – Bogotá, February 19, 2015) was a Colombian film and television actor and director.
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The son of Ismael Ramírez and Cecilia Mateus, Frank Ramírez was born in Aguazul, Casanare. From a very young age, he was drawn to acting. When he turned 20, he moved to New York to study at the Actor’s Studio. Years later, he became involved in Hollywood, where he appeared in important films and television series such as Barnaby Jones, Lou Grant, and Riptide.
He returned to Colombia to portray significant roles in films such as Cóndores no entierran todos los días and La estrategia del caracol. He also appeared in TV series like La Mala Hora, Los atrevidos, El gallo de oro, and ¿Por qué diablos?. His last television appearance was in the adaptation of Breaking Bad, Metástasis.
The actor passed away at Clínica Marly in Bogotá at the age of 76 due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which he had been suffering from for some time, in addition to Parkinson’s disease.
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First watchThe Strategy of the Snail19937.6as "Perro" RomeroA group of tenants facing eviction due to a city renovation unite to fight back, but as they clash with the landlord and his ruthless attorney, they each transform into the opposite of who…View filmFilmography
11 films as actor- 1994Águilas no cazan moscasProfesor Albarracín
- 1993The Strategy of the Snail"Perro" Romero
- 1990María CanoIgnacio Torres Giraldo
- 1990Black RiverTomás Fúnes
- 1989Miracle in RomeMargurito Durarte
- 1988A Matter of HonourTeacher Albarracín
- 1984A Man of PrincipleLeon Maria Lozano
- 1976Law and OrderRodriquez
- 1972The Wrath of GodCarlos Moreno
- 1972Drive Hard, Drive FastComandante Morales
- 1969Smith!Gabriel Jimmyboy