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Andrés Parra

Acting Born Sep 18, 1977 Cali, Colombia 35 credits
35
Total Credits
2005–2026
22 Years Career Span
12
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Andrés Parra is a Colombian actor born in Cali on September 18, 1977. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has worked in theater, film and television, accumulating thirty‑five credited roles according to The Movie Database. Recognized for his versatility and enigmatic presence, Parra has earned praise from both audiences and critics throughout Latin America. His work has been honored with a variety of national and international prizes, reflecting his impact on the entertainment industry. The database lists his gender as male and includes an alternate name in Korean script, 안드레스 파라. His profile carries a content score of 100.

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Career

Career overview

Andrés Parra was born in Cali, Colombia, on 18 September 1977. Over the course of more than two decades, he has built a career that spans theater, film and television, accumulating a total of thirty‑five credited performances according to the Motion Picture Database. His work in each medium reflects a sustained commitment to the craft of acting, and his presence has been noted across a variety of productions that demonstrate both range and consistency. Parra’s professional trajectory began in the late 1990s, and his continued activity has kept him active in the Colombian entertainment industry for over twenty years.

Throughout his career, Parra has been described by observers as one of the most versatile and enigmatic actors in Colombia and throughout Latin America. Critics and audiences alike have responded positively to his performances, noting the impression he leaves on both public and critical circles. This favorable reception has been accompanied by recognition in the form of multiple awards, both national and international, underscoring his impact on the regional artistic scene. As a male actor with a substantial body of work, Andrés Parra remains a prominent figure whose contributions continue to shape contemporary Colombian and Latin American screen and stage narratives.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Futuro desierto
Fugue State 1986
The Initiated: Written from the Shadows
The Initiated
Protectors
The Great HeistEl PresidenteLa peste del insomnio
Heroic Losers
Maria Magdalena
The Lethal TeleHugo Chávez, El ComandanteOrbiter 9A Friendly Encounter
BesiegedLa semilla del silencioSiempreviva
La SuegraThe Vanished Elephant
Football Dreams
Pablo Escobar: The Drug LordSanandresito
Black Mirror · Set Production AssistantThe First LadyThe WitchThe Snitch Cartel
Mariana & ScarlettEl encantador
The Passion of Gabriel
Dr. Alemán
Love in the Time of CholeraSatanás - Profile of a KillerPearl Necklace
The DealChronic City

Full Filmography

35 titles
  • Futuro desierto (2026) as Frank
  • Fugue State 1986 (2025) as Jeremías
  • The Initiated: Written from the Shadows (2024) as Frank Molina
  • The Initiated (2023) as Frank Molina
  • Protectors (2022) as Reynaldo "Colombia" Morán
  • The Great Heist (2020) as Chayo
  • El Presidente (2020) as Sergio Jadue
  • La peste del insomnio (2020)
  • Heroic Losers (2019) as Fortunato Manzi
  • Maria Magdalena (2018) as Pedro
  • The Lethal Tele (2017)
  • Hugo Chávez, El Comandante (2017) as Hugo Chávez
  • Orbiter 9 (2017) as Hugo
  • A Friendly Encounter (2017) as Mob Boss
  • Besieged (2015) as Juan de Salas
  • La semilla del silencio (2015) as Jorge Salcedo
  • Siempreviva (2015) as Sergio
  • La Suegra (2014) as René Higuera del Castillo
  • The Vanished Elephant (2014) as Ferrer
  • Football Dreams (2013) as Pablo Escobar
  • Pablo Escobar: The Drug Lord (2012) as Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria
  • Sanandresito (2012) as Agente Tenorio
  • Black Mirror (2011) Set Production Assistant
  • The First Lady (2011) as Sr. Torrente
  • The Witch (2011) as Jaime Cruz
  • The Snitch Cartel (2011) as Anestesia
  • Mariana & Scarlett (2010) as Antonio "Tony" Buendia
  • El encantador (2010) as Ramsés Colmenares
  • The Passion of Gabriel (2009) as Father Gabriel
  • Dr. Alemán (2008) as Hector Luis
  • Love in the Time of Cholera (2007) as Capitán samaritano
  • Satanás - Profile of a Killer (2007) as Pablo
  • Pearl Necklace (2007)
  • The Deal (2005) as Policia USA
  • Chronic City (2005)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Andrés Parra best known for?

Andrés Parra is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Great Heist (2020), El Presidente (2020), Heroic Losers (2019), Hugo Chávez, El Comandante (2017).

When and where was Andrés Parra born?

Andrés Parra was born on September 18, 1977 in Cali, Colombia.

How many credits does Andrés Parra have?

Andrés Parra has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2026.

What is Andrés Parra's background in cinema and television?

Andrés Parra is a Colombian actor born in Cali on September 18, 1977. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has worked in theater, film and television, accumulating thirty‑five credited roles according to The Movie Database. Recognized for his versatility and enigmatic presence, Parra has earned praise from ...