Carlos Fuentes
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- November 11, 1928 in Panama City, Panama
- Died
- May 15, 2012
- Active Years
- 1964–2025 (62 Years)
- Total Credits
- 35 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Carlos Fuentes Macías.
Role: Mexican novelist and essayist.
Birth: November 11, 1928, in Panama City, Panama.
Death: May 15, 2012 (83 years old).
Works: The Death of Artemio Cruz (1962), Aura (1962), Terra Nostra (1975), The Old Gringo (1985), and Christopher Unborn (1987).
Influence: Important influence on the Latin American Boom (the explosion of Latin American literature in the 1960s and '70s).
Descriptions: The New York Times described him as "one of the most admired writers in the Spanish-speaking world"; The Guardian called him "Mexico's most celebrated novelist".
Awards: Miguel de Cervantes Prize and the Belisario Domínguez Medal of Honor (1999).
TMDB info: Known for Writing, 31 known credits.
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Carlos Fuentes Macías was a Mexican novelist and essayist born on November 11, 1928, in Panama City, Panama. He died on May 15, 2012, at the age of 83. His literary works include The Death of Artemio Cruz (1962), Aura (1962), Terra Nostra (1975), The Old Gringo (1985), and Christopher Unborn (1987). Fuentes was an important influence on the Latin American Boom, which was the explosion of Latin American literature in the 1960s and 1970s. The New York Times described him as one of the most admired writers in the Spanish-speaking world, while The Guardian called him Mexico's most celebrated novelist. His honors include the Miguel de Cervantes Prize
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Name: Carlos Fuentes Macías.
Dates: November 11, 1928 – May 15, 2012 (83 years old).
Nationality/Role: Mexican novelist and essayist.
Works: The Death of Artemio Cruz (1962), Aura (1962), Terra Nostra (1975), The Old Gringo (1985), Christopher Unborn (1987).
Descriptions: "one of the most admired writers in the Spanish-speaking world" (The New York Times), "Mexico's most celebrated novelist" (The Guardian).
Influence: Latin American Boom ("explosion of Latin American literature in the 1960s and '70s").
Awards: Miguel de Cervantes Prize, Belisario Domínguez Medal of Honor (1999).
TMDB Info: Known for Writing, 31 known credits, Place of Birth: Panama City, Panama.
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Carlos Fuentes Macías was a Mexican novelist and essayist born on November 11, 1928, in Panama City, Panama. He died on May 15, 2012, at the age of 83. His literary career included works such as The Death of Artemio Cruz and Aura, both published in 1962, as well as Terra Nostra in 1975, The Old Gringo in 1985, and Christopher Unborn in 1987.
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Fuentes was considered an important influence on the Latin American Boom, which was the explosion of Latin American literature during the 1960s and 1970s. The New York Times described him as one of the most admired writers in the Spanish-speaking world, while The Guardian referred to him as Mexico's most celebrated novelist. His literary honors include the Miguel de Cervantes Prize and the Belisario Domínguez Medal of Honor, which he received in 1999. According to The Movie Database, he is known for writing and has 31 known credits.
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Carlos Fuentes Macías (November 11, 1928 – May 15, 2012) was a Mexican novelist and essayist born in Panama City, Panama. His notable literary works include The Death of Artemio Cruz (1962), Aura (1962), Terra Nostra (1975), The Old Gringo (1985), and Christopher Unborn (1987). He is recognized for his role in the Latin American Boom, described as the explosion of Latin American literature in the 1960s and 1970s.
Fuentes received several honors for his writing, including the Miguel de Cervantes Prize and the Belisario Domínguez Medal of Honor in 1999. The New York Times characterized him as one of the most admired writers in the Spanish-speaking world, and The Guardian called him Mexico's most celebrated novelist. His professional credits include 31 known entries in the category of writing.
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"Carlos Fuentes Macías (November 11, 1928 – May 15, 2012
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Full Filmography
35 titles- Aura (2025) Original Concept
- Breaking the Taboo (2011) as Self
- Biografías (2002) as Self - Mexican Author
- Speaking of Buñuel (2000) as Self
- Conversando con Cristina Pacheco (1997) as Carlos Fuentes
- A Mexican Buñuel (1997) as Self
- Mexico (1996) Writer
- Love at First Sight (1992) Writer
- Old Gringo (1989) Novel
- Vieja moralidad (1988) Story
- Luis Buñuel: constructor de infiernos (1986) as Self
- A Time to Die (1986) Writer
- Complot Petróleo: La cabeza de la hidra (1981) Writer
- Those Years (1974) Writer
- Do You Hear the Dogs Barking? (1974) Adaptation
- Las cautivas (1973) Writer
- Queen Doll (1972) Story
- The Castaway on the Street of Providence (1971) as Self
- Mexico Mexico (1968) Screenplay
- The Outsiders (1967) Writer
- Pedro Paramo (1967) Screenplay
- The Witch (1966) Novel
- Time to Die (1966) Writer
- Leonora Carrington or The Ironic Spell (1965) Writer
- Love Love Love (1965)
- The Two Elenas (1965) Story
- The Two Elenas (1965) Adaptation
- The Beloved Ones (1965)
- The Beloved Ones (1965) Writer
- A Pure Soul (1965)
- A Pure Soul (1965) Original Story
- A Pure Soul (1965) Adaptation
- The Death of Artemio Cruz (1965) Writer
- The Golden Cockerel (1964) Screenplay
- Aura Story
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What movies or TV shows is Carlos Fuentes best known for?
Carlos Fuentes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Breaking the Taboo (2011), Conversando con Cristina Pacheco (1997), The Academy (2005), The Outsiders (1967).
When and where was Carlos Fuentes born?
Carlos Fuentes was born on November 11, 1928 in Panama City, Panama. They passed away on May 15, 2012.
How many credits does Carlos Fuentes have?
Carlos Fuentes has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2025.
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Subject: Carlos Fuentes Macías. Role: Mexican novelist and essayist. Birth: November 11, 1928, in Panama City, Panama. Death: May 15, 2012 (83 years old). Works: The Death of Artemio Cruz (1962), Aura (1962), Terra Nostra (1975), The Old Gringo (1985), and Christopher Unborn (1987). Influence: Important influence on th...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Breaking the Taboo (2011) as Self — aged about 82
- Love Love Love (1965) — aged about 36
- Conversando con Cristina Pacheco (1997) as Carlos Fuentes — aged about 68
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