Jaime Fernández
Biography
Jaime Fernández, also known as Nicolás Jaime Fernández Reyes and Jaime F, was a Mexican actor and union leader. He was born on December 6, 1927, in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and passed away on April 15, 2005, at the age of 77. Over his career, he appeared in over 200 films and earned 3 Silver Ariel awards, the Mexican equivalent of the Oscar. One of his well-known roles was playing Friday, the protagonist's associate in Luis Bunuel's Robinson Crusoe. In addition to his acting work, Fernández served as the general secretary of the National Association of Actors for 11 years.
Career overview
Nicolás Jaime Fernández Reyes, better known as Jaime Fernández, was born on December 6, 1927, in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He was a Mexican actor and union leader who appeared in over two hundred films and held the position of general secretary of the National Association of Actors for eleven years.
Throughout his career in the film industry, he earned three Silver Ariel awards, which serve as the Mexican equivalent of the Oscar. One of these awards was for his role playing Friday, the protagonist's associate in Luis Buñuel's Robinson Crusoe, which is regarded as his best-known role.
Jaime Fernández passed away on April 15, 2005, at the age of seventy-seven. His extensive filmography and leadership work within the National Association of Actors marked a significant presence in Mexican cinema history.
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147 titles- Oro rojo (2005)
- Carreras parejeras (2002)
- Muertes a medianoche (2001) as Director Policía
- El narco del año 2 (2001)
- Noches violentas (2000) as Don Gonzalo
- El jueves no matamos (2000)
- El recomendado (1999)
- El jardinero (1999) as Adán Moreno
- Los peluqueros (1997)
- Crimen en Chihuahua (1996) as Don Jesús
- La Fuga de los Pérez (1995)
- Los cargadores (1995)
- Teto, música y travestis (1995) Director
- Juana la Cubana (1994)
- Las paradas de don Roque (1992) Director
- El Aduanal (1987)
- San Juan de Dios es Jalisco (1982)
- San Juan de Dios es Jalisco (1982) Director
- La Herencia de Teto (1982)
- La cosecha de mujeres (1981)
- La cosecha de mujeres (1981) Director
- Caballo alazán lucero (1981) Director
- El 7 Vidas (1980) Director
- Los mantenidos (1980) Director
- Persecución y muerte de Benjamín Argumedo (1980)
- Benjamín Argumedo el rebelde (1979)
- Tierra sangrienta (1979)
- The Achievers (1978)
- El moro de Cumpas (1977)
- The Mexican (1977) as Paulino Vera
- The Bricklayers (1976) as Perez Gomez
- Longitud de Guerra (1976) as Jerónimo
- Chicano (1976)
- Ven conmigo (1975) as Arturo Fernandez del Valle
- La muerte de Pancho Villa (1974) as Melitón Lozaya
- Peregrina (1974)
- The Revenge of Gabino Barrera (1971)
- Emiliano Zapata (1970)
- Emiliano Zapata (1970) as The President
- The World's Oldest Profession (1970) as Teniente Julio Ávila
- Lauro Puñales (1969)
- El Ultimo Pistolero (1969) as Martín Hernández
- Romance sobre ruedas (1969)
- El Caballo Bayo (1969)
- Caballo prieto azabache (1968) as Rodolfo Fierro
- The Shadow of the Bat (1968) as Daniel
- There are not Crosses in the Sea (1968) as Pedro
- Lucio Vazquez (1968)
- Stripping and Dying (1968)
- A Bullet for the General (1967) as General Elías
- Guns for San Sebastian (1967) as Golden Lance
- Damiana and the Men (1967) as Román
- Amanecí en tus brazos (1967)
- La guerrillera de Villa (1967)
- La soldadera (1967) as Juan
- Hombres de roca (1966)
- El alazán y el rosillo (1966) as Juventino Torres
- El mexicano (1966)
- Blue Demon vs. the Satanic Power (1966) as Gustavo
- Blue Demon (1965) as Prof. Lauro Carral
- Tarahumara (Further and farther) (1965) as Corachi
- El Hijo De Gabino Barrera (1965)
- Nido De Aguilas (1965)
- Gabino Barrera (1965)
- El corrido de María Pistolas (1964)
- Canción del alma (1964)
- Las chivas rayadas (1964)
- Los fenómenos del fútbol (1964)
- El norteño (1963)
- El señor Tormenta (1963)
- Los chacales (1963)
- Storm in the Ring (1963)
- La muerte en el desfiladero (1963)
- La sombra blanca (1963)
- The Macabre Footprint (1963) as Inspector Portillo
- Asi Es Mi Mexico (1963)
- Rutilo el forastero (1963)
- The Incredible Face of Dr. B. (1963) as Inspector Portillo
- Alias El Alacrán (1963)
- The Revenge of the Shadow (1962)
- Santo vs. the Vampire Women (1962) as Insp. Carlos
- Santo vs. the Zombies (1962) as Detective Rodriguez
- The Avenging Fox (1962)
- Camino de la horca (1962)
- The Infernal Coffin (1962) as Federico Ramírez
- El asaltacaminos (1962)
- El fistol del diablo IV (1962) as Federico Ramírez
- The Deadly Trap (1962)
- Pueblo de odios (1962)
- El justiciero vengador (1962)
- El muchacho de Durango (1962)
- Horizontes de sangre (1962)
- Una pasión me domina (1961)
- El jinete enmascarado (1961)
- El Bronco Reynosa (1961)
- Bonitas las Tapatias (1961)
- El Padre Pistolas (1961)
- Escuela de valientes (1961)
- El hijo del charro negro (1961)
- Que me maten en tus brazos (1961)
- Vuelta al paraíso (1960)
- Miracle Roses (1960) as Nanoaltzin
- El impostor (1960) as Miguel
- Herencia trágica (1960)
- Dos hijos desobedientes (1960)
- Cómicos y canciones (1960) as Charrascas
- Calibre 44 (1960) as Raúl
- El correo del norte (1960)
- The Law of Guns (1960) as Comisario
- The Iron Mask (1960) as Germán
- The Mask of Death (1960)
- Una bala es mi testigo (1960)
- Thirst for Love (1959) as José
- Sand kisses (1959)
- La reina del cielo (1959)
- Una cita de amor (1958) as Román
- Return of the Monster (1958) as Don Esteban
- El jinete solitario en el valle de los buitres (1958)
- El jinete negro (1958) as Jonas Pantoja
- Beneath the Sky of Mexico (1958)
- The Scarlet Fox: Hanged Man’s Revenge (1958)
- Zonga, el ángel diabólico (1957) as Dejo
- The Mark of Satan (1957)
- Morir de pie (1957)
- The Head of Pancho Villa (1957) as Eduardo Jimenez
- The Headless Rider (1957) as Fernando
- Las manzanas de Dorotea (1957)
- Talpa (1956) as Esteban
- Massacre (1956) as Juan Pedro
- El monstruo en la sombra (1955)
- Pecado Mortal (1955) as Jose María
- ..Y mañana serán mujeres (1955)
- Robinson Crusoe (1954) as Friday
- Untouched (1954) as Bernabé
- The River and Death (1954) as Romulo Menchaca
- The Abduction (1954) as (uncredited)
- Rebellion of the Hanged (1954) as Urbano
- Las tres Elenas (1954) as Pablo
- The Proud and the Beautiful (1953) as Bus driver (uncredited)
- The Brute (1953) as Julián García (uncredited)
- Frontera norte (1953) as Jimmy
- Mi campeón (1952) as Espectador del fútbol americano (uncredited)
- Soledad's Shawl (1952) as Mauro
- When Children Sin (1952) as Fidel
- Las Islas Marias (1951) as Ricardo
- One Day of Life (1950) as Teniente
- The Unloved Woman (1949) as Marcial (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jaime Fernández best known for?
Jaime Fernández is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mrs Playmen (2025), Mrs Playmen (2025), Lauro Puñales (1969), A Bullet for the General (1967).
When and where was Jaime Fernández born?
Jaime Fernández was born on December 6, 1927 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. They passed away on April 15, 2005.
How many credits does Jaime Fernández have?
Jaime Fernández has accumulated over 147 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2005.
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Jaime Fernández, also known as Nicolás Jaime Fernández Reyes and Jaime F, was a Mexican actor and union leader. He was born on December 6, 1927, in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and passed away on April 15, 2005, at the age of 77. Over his career, he appeared in over 200 films and earned 3 Silver Ariel awards, the Mex...
Jaime Fernández by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Guns for San Sebastian (1967) as Golden Lance — aged about 39
- The Brute (1953) as Julián García (uncredited) — aged about 25
- El norteño (1963) — aged about 35
- El jinete enmascarado (1961) — aged about 33
- The Proud and the Beautiful (1953) as Bus driver (uncredited) — aged about 25
- A Bullet for the General (1967) as General Elías — aged about 39
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