José Canalejas

José Canalejas

Deceased · Born: Feb 14, 1925 · Died: May 1, 2015

Personal Details

BornFeb 14, 1925 Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Relatives
  • Lina Canalejas (Sibling)

Biography

José Canalejas, a renowned Spanish actor and director, took his first breath on February 14, 1925, in the vibrant city of Madrid, which is the capital and largest municipality of the autonomous community of Madrid, situated in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula, in the country of Spain.

Throughout his illustrious career, Canalejas was recognized for his captivating performances in numerous films, including the 1966 cult classic Django, the 1973 western comedy Three Supermen of the West, and the 1976 drama El inmoral. His impressive body of work not only showcased his exceptional acting skills but also his ability to bring diverse characters to life on the big screen.

In his personal life, Canalejas was married to María del Carmen Yegros Antón, a loving partner who stood by his side throughout the ups and downs of his life.

Tragically, José Canalejas' life came to an end on May 1, 2015, in his hometown of Madrid, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable performances and a lifetime of memories for his loved ones and fans.

Career

1987
Scalps
Scalps as Black Eagle
Bad Medicine
Bad Medicine as Professor Hugo
1972
Horror Express
Horror Express as Russian Guard
1970
Compañeros
Compañeros as Mongo Henchman (uncredited)
1969
Cemetery Without Crosses
Cemetery Without Crosses as Vallee Brother (uncredited)
I Want Him Dead
I Want Him Dead as Confederate soldier
Uno straniero a Paso Bravo
Uno straniero a Paso Bravo as Jesus Santamaria
Villa Rides
Villa Rides as Villa's Guerrillero Rapist Killed by Fierro (uncredited)
1967
The Cruel Ones
The Cruel Ones as Mexican Bandit
The Young Rebel
The Young Rebel as (uncredited)
1966
Django
Django as Hugo's henchman
The Ugly Ones
The Ugly Ones as Juan Valdez
1965
The Relentless Four
The Relentless Four as Rex Calhoun
For a Few Dollars More
For a Few Dollars More as Chico, Member of Indio's Gang (uncredited)
1964
Minnesota Clay
Minnesota Clay as Millicet
A Fistful of Dollars
A Fistful of Dollars as Rojo Gang Member (uncredited)
1963
Gidget Goes to Rome
Gidget Goes to Rome as Pinchman (uncredited)