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Mauricio Garcés

Acting Born Dec 16, 1926 Died Feb 27, 1989 Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico 64 credits
64
Total Credits
1951–1981
31 Years Career Span
10
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Mauricio Garcés was a Mexican actor of Lebanese descent. Born in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, he was included in the production of La muerte enamorada, a 1950 comedy film. He adopted the artistic last name "Garcés" after this film, believing the letter "G" would bring him good luck and make him a star like his idols Clark Gable, Gary Cooper, and Cary Grant. Garcés is known for his elegant, worldly, and gallant image, which was partly due to the vision of producer Angelica Ortiz. He is also known as Zorr, and his acting career spanned numerous films and projects, with a total of 64 known credits.

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Career

Career overview

Mauricio Garcés began his acting career with the support of his uncle, producer Jose Yázbek, in the production of La muerte enamorada, a 1950 comedy film starring Miroslava and Fernando Fernandez. Following this early role, Garcés adopted the artistic last name "Garcés" in an attempt to bring himself good luck and elevate his status to that of his idols, Clark Gable, Gary Cooper, and Cary Grant.

Garcés' career spanned a significant number of credits, with a total of 64 known credits to his name. His acting style and image were shaped by the vision of producer Angelica Ortiz, who described him as elegant, worldly, and gallant. Garcés' career trajectory is not explicitly documented in the provided sources, but it is clear that he established himself as a notable figure in the Mexican film industry.

Garcés' acting career was marked by his adoption of the artistic last name "Garcés" and his association with a number of notable figures in the industry. While specific details about his career are limited, it is evident that he was a prominent actor in Mexico, with a reputation for elegance and sophistication.

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Career timeline

El sátiro
No tiene la culpa el IndioCasa de citas
Las tres perfectas casadasVidita negra
Todos los pecados del mundoLa otra mujer
Wait for me in Siberia, Darling!Departamento de solteroEl sinvergüenza
Tápame contigoFriar JuanClick, fotógrafo de modelosEl cuerpazo del delitoEl dinero tiene miedo
Las FierasModisto de SeñorasThe Spoilt Servant24 horas de placerEl Amor y Esas Cosas
El día de la bodaDespedida de casadaLa CamaUn nuevo modo de amar
Don Juan 67El matrimonio es como el demonioMujeres, mujeres, mujeresBromas, S.A
Cuernavaca in SpringLanza tus penas al vientoSólo para tí
Perdóname mi vida
México de mi corazónNapoleoncito
The Living HeadDe color moreno
Estoy casado, ja, jaLástima de ropaThe Brainiac
El Bronco ReynosaThe Black HorsemanThe World of the VampiresMujeres engañadasAmorcito corazón
La estrella vacíaEl renegado blancoThe Crying WomanLos fanfarronesLos resbalosos
Los hermanos DiabloEl joven del carrito
GutierritosPréstame tu cuerpoThis Was Pancho Villa: Third chapterMientras el cuerpo aguante
Comedians of the League
El señor gobernadorCuando tú me quierasDeath in LoveFor Loving a WomanRadio Patrulla

Full Filmography

64 titles
  • El sátiro (1981)
  • No tiene la culpa el Indio (1978)
  • Casa de citas (1978) as Andrés Chozas
  • Las tres perfectas casadas (1973) as Gustavo Ferrán
  • Vidita negra (1973) as Enrique Nareau
  • Todos los pecados del mundo (1972)
  • La otra mujer (1972)
  • Wait for me in Siberia, Darling! (1971)
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  • Departamento de soltero (1971) as Mauricio Machinandiarena
  • El sinvergüenza (1971)
  • Tápame contigo (1970)
  • Friar Juan (1970) as Juan Primero - Juan Segundo
  • Click, fotógrafo de modelos (1970) as Mauricio
  • El cuerpazo del delito (1970) as Dandy (segment "La rebelde")
  • El dinero tiene miedo (1970) as Juan Quesada
  • Las Fieras (1969) as Sebastian/Maurice Lafayette
  • Modisto de Señoras (1969) as D'Maurice
  • The Spoilt Servant (1969) as Pablo Namnun
  • 24 horas de placer (1969) as Mauricio Saldivar
  • El Amor y Esas Cosas (1969)
  • El día de la boda (1968) as Raúl
  • Despedida de casada (1968) as Felipe
  • La Cama (1968) as Charlie
  • Un nuevo modo de amar (1968)
  • Don Juan 67 (1967) as Mauricio Galán
  • El matrimonio es como el demonio (1967) as Raúl Álvarez
  • Mujeres, mujeres, mujeres (1967) as (segment "El imponente")
  • Bromas, S.A (1967) as Alberto/Rogelio Naveda
  • Cuernavaca in Spring (1966)
  • Lanza tus penas al viento (1966) as Marcelo Galvan
  • Sólo para tí (1966)
  • Perdóname mi vida (1965)
  • México de mi corazón (1964)
  • Napoleoncito (1964) as Raúl
  • The Living Head (1963) as Roberto / Acatl
  • De color moreno (1963) as Carlos / Narciso
  • Estoy casado, ja, ja (1962) as Marcelo
  • Lástima de ropa (1962)
  • The Brainiac (1962) as Coroner
  • El Bronco Reynosa (1961)
  • The Black Horseman (1961) as Mauricio Elias
  • The World of the Vampires (1961) as Rodolfo Sabre
  • Mujeres engañadas (1961) as Ricardo Beltrán
  • Amorcito corazón (1961)
  • ¿Dónde estás, corazón? (1961)
  • La estrella vacía (1960) as Jiménez
  • El renegado blanco (1960)
  • The Crying Woman (1960) as Felipe Arnáiz
  • Los fanfarrones (1960)
  • Los resbalosos (1960)
  • Venganza Apache (1960)
  • Una bala es mi testigo (1960)
  • Los hermanos Diablo (1959)
  • El joven del carrito (1959)
  • Gutierritos (1958)
  • Préstame tu cuerpo (1958) as Gabriel Jiménez
  • This Was Pancho Villa: Third chapter (1958) as Journalist
  • Mientras el cuerpo aguante (1958)
  • Comedians of the League (1957) as Juanito
  • El señor gobernador (1951)
  • Cuando tú me quieras (1951)
  • Death in Love (1951) as Doctor I (as Mauricio Morel)
  • For Loving a Woman (1951)
  • Radio Patrulla (1951) as Sebastián

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Mauricio Garcés best known for?

Mauricio Garcés is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including El sátiro (1981), Las Fieras (1969), Don Juan 67 (1967), Perdóname mi vida (1965).

When and where was Mauricio Garcés born?

Mauricio Garcés was born on December 16, 1926 in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. They passed away on February 27, 1989.

How many credits does Mauricio Garcés have?

Mauricio Garcés has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 1981.

What is Mauricio Garcés's background in cinema and television?

Mauricio Garcés was a Mexican actor of Lebanese descent. Born in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, he was included in the production of La muerte enamorada, a 1950 comedy film. He adopted the artistic last name "Garcés" after this film, believing the letter "G" would bring him good luck and make him a star like his idols Cl...

Mauricio Garcés by the numbers

64credits
63films
1TV series
1951–1981active years

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