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Waldo Urrego

Acting Bogotá, DC, Colombia 16 credits
16
Total Credits
1984–2025
42 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Waldo Urrego was a Colombian film, stage, and television actor born in Bogotá on July 22, 1945. He began his professional career in 1962 at the age of 17, appearing in the second soap opera produced in Colombia. Throughout his career, he became known for his diverse roles, including various antagonistic characters. He gained recognition for his performances in productions such as Amar y Vivir and La mujer del presidente. For his work in the latter, he received a TvyNovela Award for Best Antagonistic Actor. Urrego died on June 27, 2026, at the age of 80. His extensive professional trajectory spanned several decades, leaving a significant mark on the Colombian television industry.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

The Guest
The Great Heist
The Branch
Garzón ViveThe Trip 5
Once a Year Can't Hurt 2
Once a Year Can't Hurt
Alias el MexicanoDuni
The Boss
Gabriela, giros del destino
La ministra inmoral
Chronic City
Amar y Vivir
Race to Danger
Ajuste de Cuentas · Writer

Full Filmography

16 titles
  • The Guest (2025)
  • The Great Heist (2020) as El Dragón
  • The Branch (2019) as Jorge
  • Garzón Vive (2018) as Francisco Rueda
  • The Trip 5 (2018) as Jorge
  • Once a Year Can't Hurt 2 (2015) as Álvaro
  • Once a Year Can't Hurt (2014) as Álvaro
  • Alias el Mexicano (2013) as Comandante Javier
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  • Duni (2013)
  • The Boss (2011) as Conrado
  • Gabriela, giros del destino (2009) as Guillermo Rueda
  • La ministra inmoral (2007)
  • Chronic City (2005)
  • Amar y Vivir (1990) as Cuellar
  • Race to Danger (1988)
  • Ajuste de Cuentas (1984) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Waldo Urrego best known for?

Waldo Urrego is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Guest (2025), The Great Heist (2020), Race to Danger (1988).

When and where was Waldo Urrego born?

Waldo Urrego was born in Bogotá, DC, Colombia.

How many credits does Waldo Urrego have?

Waldo Urrego has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2025.

What is Waldo Urrego's background in cinema and television?

Waldo Urrego was a Colombian film, stage, and television actor born in Bogotá on July 22, 1945. He began his professional career in 1962 at the age of 17, appearing in the second soap opera produced in Colombia. Throughout his career, he became known for his diverse roles, including various antagonistic characters. He ...

Waldo Urrego by the numbers

16credits
11films
5TV series
1984–2025active years

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