Jacobo Morales
Biography
Jacobo Morales is a Puerto Rican actor, poet, writer, playwright, filmmaker, and auteur. He was born on November 12, 1934, in Lajas, Puerto Rico. Morales is considered by many to be the most influential filmmaker in Puerto Rico. He has directed at least 37 films and has written and directed five plays. His film "Lo que le pasó a Santiago" reached an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film in 1990. Morales has also starred in over 30 plays and has had several shows on television. Some of his notable films include Linda Sara, Broche de Oro, and Banáni.
Career overview
Jacobo Morales is a Puerto Rican filmmaker and auteur. He has directed at least 37 films. Morales' work has been recognized internationally, with his film "Lo que le pasó a Santiago" reaching an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film in 1990.
In addition to his film career, Morales has also worked in theater. He has starred in over 30 plays and has written and directed five. Morales' work in theater and film has been notable in Puerto Rico, where he is considered by many to be the most influential filmmaker.
Morales' filmography includes several notable titles, including "Linda Sara", "Broche de Oro", and "Banáni". These films demonstrate Morales' range as a director and his ability to create compelling stories that resonate with audiences.
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Full Filmography
62 titles- No me quiero ir de aquí: Una más (2025)
- Esta insistente manía de ser feliz (2017) as Himself
- Broche de oro: Comienzos (2017) as Rafael
- Al final del eclipse (2017) Writer
- Al final del eclipse (2017) Director
- Andrea y Lorenzo (2016) as Priest
- Cinema Puerto Rico: una antropología visual (2014) as Himself
- I Am a Director (2013) as Jacobo
- Broche de oro (2012) as Rafael Medina
- Medio minuto (2012)
- Il Viaggio (2010)
- El viaje de Tortuga (2010)
- Todo el año es Navidad (2009) as Nicolás
- Todo el año es Navidad (2009) Writer
- La recompensa (2008) as Paco
- Angel (2007) as Mariano Farías
- Angel (2007) Director
- Angel (2007) Writer
- Pa' eso estamos (2005) as Cliente
- Pa' eso estamos (2005) Director
- Pa' eso estamos (2005) Writer
- El cuerpo del delito (2005)
- Amores (2004)
- Dios los cría 2 (2004)
- Dios los cría 2 (2004) Director
- Dios los cría 2 (2004) Writer
- Desandando la vida (2003) as Julio Dones
- Julia, toda en mí (2002)
- Abelardo Díaz Alfaro: Homenaje Póstumo (1999) as Self
- Angelito mío (1998) as Dios
- Cuentos para despertar (1998) as Peyo Mercé
- Entangling Shadows (1998) as Self
- Entangling Shadows (1998) Director
- The Effects of Magic (1998) as Rodolfo
- Jugando en serio (1998)
- Jugando en serio (1998) Writer
- Jugando en serio (1998) Director
- Linda Sara (1995) as Pablo
- Linda Sara (1995) Director
- Linda Sara (1995) Writer
- Cuentos de Abelardo (1990) as Peyo Mercé
- San Juan Story (1990) as Víctor Torres
- Lo que le pasó a Santiago (1989) as Arístides Esquilín
- Lo que le pasó a Santiago (1989) Director
- Lo que le pasó a Santiago (1989) Writer
- Nicolás y los demás (1986) as Nicolás
- Nicolás y los demás (1986) Director
- Nicolás y los demás (1986) Producer
- Nicolás y los demás (1986) Writer
- Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap (1983) as Self
- Dios los cría... (1979) as Alberto Palacios (segment "Entre Doce Y Una")
- Dios los cría... (1979) as Fernando Sepúlveda (segment "La Otra")
- Dios los cría... (1979) Director
- Dios los cría... (1979) Writer
- Dios los cría... (1979) Producer
- Dios los cría... (1979) Editor
- Up the Sandbox (1972) as Fidel Castro
- Bananas (1971) as Esposito
- Arocho y Clemente: los que murieron en la horca (1970)
- La criada malcriada (1965) as Moralito
- La criada malcriada (1965) Writer
- La criada malcriada (1965) Adaptation
Frequently Asked Questions
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When and where was Jacobo Morales born?
Jacobo Morales was born on November 12, 1934 in Lajas, Puerto Rico.
How many credits does Jacobo Morales have?
Jacobo Morales has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2025.
What is Jacobo Morales's background in cinema and television?
Jacobo Morales is a Puerto Rican actor, poet, writer, playwright, filmmaker, and auteur. He was born on November 12, 1934, in Lajas, Puerto Rico. Morales is considered by many to be the most influential filmmaker in Puerto Rico. He has directed at least 37 films and has written and directed five plays. His film "Lo que...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Bananas (1971) as Esposito — aged about 36
- Up the Sandbox (1972) as Fidel Castro — aged about 37
- Dios los cría... (1979) as Alberto Palacios (segment "Entre Doce Y Una") — aged about 44
- Dios los cría... (1979) as Fernando Sepúlveda (segment "La Otra") — aged about 44
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