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Demián Bichir

Acting Born Aug 1, 1963 Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico 95 credits

Biography

Demián Bichir is a Mexican actor. He began his career starring in telenovelas before transitioning to Hollywood films. Bichir was born on August 1, 1963, in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. He has appeared in numerous film and television projects, with a total of 88 known credits. Bichir is also known by several alternative names, including Demian Bichir and Damián.

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Career

Career overview

Demián Bichir is a Mexican actor known for his work in both telenovelas and Hollywood films. He has appeared in numerous television dramas, which served as a foundation for his transition to film. Bichir's career has spanned multiple mediums, with a notable shift towards film.

Bichir's work in Hollywood has garnered attention, with a notable nomination for an Academy Award. The nomination was for his role in the film A Better Life, a performance that showcased his acting abilities. This recognition highlights his growth as an actor, transitioning from television to film.

Throughout his career, Bichir has accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 80 known roles. His versatility as an actor has allowed him to take on diverse roles, contributing to his extensive body of work. Born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, Bichir's career has been shaped by his Mexican heritage and his early work in television.

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Known for

Film

Black Phone 2

as Mando Reyes

El dentista

as Nolasco Black

El dentista

2025
Film

Chupa

as Chava
Film

Godzilla vs. Kong

as Walter Simmons
Film

Chaos Walking

as Ben Moore
Film

Land

as Miguel
Film

The Midnight Sky

as Sanchez
Film

The Nun

as Father Burke
Film

Alien: Covenant

as Lope
Film

Good Kids

as Yaco
Film

The Hateful Eight

as Bob

Frequent co-stars

Catalina Sandino Moreno 3 shared titles
Benicio del Toro 3 shared titles
Jennifer Jason Leigh 2 shared titles
Benjamin Rigby 2 shared titles
Kyle Chandler 2 shared titles
Franka Potente 2 shared titles
Bruno Bichir 2 shared titles
David Oyelowo 2 shared titles
Kahlil Méndez 2 shared titles
Jorge Perugorría 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Diamond
Black Phone 2El dentistaEl dentista · Executive ProducerWithout Blood
A Circus Tale & A Love SongA Circus Tale & A Love Song · DirectorA Circus Tale & A Love Song · ScreenplayBeaconBeacon · Executive Producer
Chupa
Let the Right One InLet the Right One In · Producer
Godzilla vs. KongChaos WalkingLand
The Midnight SkyDanykaDanyka · ProducerFaith & Fear: The Conjuring Universe
The GrudgeGrand HotelThe Hateful Eight
The NunCorazón
Alien: CovenantLowridersAlien: Covenant - Crew MessagesAlien: Covenant - Prologue: PhobosWalden: Life in The Woods
Good Kids7:19
The Hateful Eight43
Words with GodsDeath in Buenos AiresNordic Noir - The Rise of Scandi Drama
The HeatThe BridgeMachete KillsDom HemingwayLetters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy
SavagesEl Santos vs la Tetona Mendoza
A Better LifeThe Dream of IvanForeverland
The RunwayHidalgo: la historia jamás contadaHidalgo: la historia jamás contada · Co-Producer
Enemigos íntimos
Che: Part TwoChe: Part One
Mosquita muertaBeyond the Sky
WeedsAmerican Visa
HipnosZapata. Amor en Rebeldía
Las Lunas del AuditorioHeartbreak HospitalDark Cities
Don't Tempt MeIn the Time of the Butterflies
La toma de la embajadaGimme Power
Sex, Shame & TearsLittle SaintsAve María
Luces de la noche
Dance with the Devil
Salón MéxicoNothing PersonalRecipes to Stay TogetherSolo
Ties of LoveNobody Will Speak of Us When We're Dead

Full filmography

  • Diamond (2026)
  • Black Phone 2 (2025) as Mando Reyes
  • El dentista (2025) as Nolasco Black
  • El dentista (2025) Executive Producer
  • Without Blood (2025) as Tito
  • A Circus Tale & A Love Song (2024) as Refugio
  • A Circus Tale & A Love Song (2024) Director
  • A Circus Tale & A Love Song (2024) Screenplay
  • Beacon (2024)
  • Beacon (2024) Executive Producer
  • Chupa (2023) as Chava
  • Let the Right One In (2022) as Mark Kane
  • Let the Right One In (2022) Producer
  • Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) as Walter Simmons
  • Chaos Walking (2021) as Ben Moore
  • Land (2021) as Miguel
  • The Midnight Sky (2020) as Sanchez
  • Danyka (2020) as Armando
  • Danyka (2020) Producer
  • Faith & Fear: The Conjuring Universe (2020) as Self
  • The Grudge (2019) as Goodman
  • Grand Hotel (2019) as Santiago Mendoza
  • The Hateful Eight (2019) as Señor Bob
  • The Nun (2018) as Father Burke
  • Corazón (2018) as Dr. Mario Garcia
  • Alien: Covenant (2017) as Lope
  • Lowriders (2017) as Miguel Alvarez
  • Alien: Covenant - Crew Messages (2017) as Lopé
  • Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Phobos (2017) as Lope
  • Walden: Life in The Woods (2017) as Ramirez
  • Good Kids (2016) as Yaco
  • 7:19 (2016) as Fernando Pellicer
  • The Hateful Eight (2015) as Bob
  • 43 (2015) as Himself (as Demian Bichir)
  • Words with Gods (2014) as Son (ep. "God's Blood - La sangre de Dios")
  • Death in Buenos Aires (2014) as Chávez
  • Nordic Noir - The Rise of Scandi Drama (2014) as Self
  • The Heat (2013) as Hale
  • The Bridge (2013) as Marco Ruiz
  • Machete Kills (2013) as Mendez
  • Dom Hemingway (2013) as Mr. Fontaine
  • Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy (2013) as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • Before We Are Forgotten (2013)
  • Savages (2012) as Alex
  • El Santos vs la Tetona Mendoza (2012) as Cerdo Gutiérrez 3 (voice)
  • A Better Life (2011) as Carlos Riquelme
  • The Dream of Ivan (2011) as Entrenador Torres
  • Foreverland (2011) as Salvador
  • The Runway (2010) as Ernesto Cordoba
  • Hidalgo: la historia jamás contada (2010) as Hidalgo
  • Hidalgo: la historia jamás contada (2010) Co-Producer
  • Enemigos íntimos (2009)
  • Che: Part Two (2008) as Fidel Castro
  • Che: Part One (2008) as Fidel Castro
  • Mosquita muerta (2007) as Himself
  • Beyond the Sky (2007) as Malboro
  • Weeds (2005) as Esteban Carlos Reyes
  • American Visa (2005)
  • Hipnos (2004) as Miguel
  • Zapata. Amor en Rebeldía (2004)
  • Las Lunas del Auditorio (2002) as Self
  • Heartbreak Hospital (2002) as Tonio
  • Dark Cities (2002) as Mario
  • Don't Tempt Me (2001) as Manny
  • In the Time of the Butterflies (2001) as Manolo Tavárez
  • La toma de la embajada (2000) as "Comandante Uno"
  • Gimme Power (2000) as Gabriel Castro
  • Sex, Shame & Tears (1999) as Tomás
  • Little Saints (1999) as Cacomixtle
  • Ave María (1999) as Daniel Simón
  • Luces de la noche (1998) as Eduardo (Young)
  • Dance with the Devil (1997) as Catalina
  • Salón México (1996) as Insp. Casteleón
  • Nothing Personal (1996) as Comandante Alfonso Carbajal
  • Recipes to Stay Together (1996) as Carlos Rodríguez
  • Solo (1996) as Rio
  • Ties of Love (1995) as Valente Segura
  • Nobody Will Speak of Us When We're Dead (1995) as Omar
  • Hasta Morir (1994)
  • Ya la hicimos (1994)
  • Test of Love (1994) as Arturo
  • Miroslava (1993) as Ricardo
  • Married Life (1993) as Gaspar
  • Marea Suave (1992)
  • Red Dawn (1990) as Jorge
  • The Penitent (1988) as Roberto
  • El rincón de los prodigios (1987) as Monchito
  • Hotel Colonial (1987) as Young Hotel Clerk
  • Astucia (1986) as Tapatío
  • Viaje al paraíso (1985) as Chuy
  • Choices of the Heart (1983) as Armando
  • Vivir enamorada (1982) as Nacho
  • Hold the Devil as Henry Campos
  • Delphi as Hector Torres
  • Margot & Rudi