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Miguel Ángel Fuentes

Miguel Ángel Fuentes

Born: 1953-09-29 • Tlacotepec Plumas, Mexique

Handsome, and terrifying, 6-foot-6, Native-Mexican businessman, entrepreneur, and character actor. Fuentes was of ethnic Mixtec. Miguel Ángel Fuentes was from Tlacotepec, Mexico. Known for his physically imposing presence in movies. Fuentes almost weighed 300lbs (136kg). He wore size 18 8E shoes. He also had a monstrous wingspan of 7’3” (221cm). Born Miguel Ángel Fuentes Ojeda, he showcased talent and versatility over a career spanning over 80 films and television productions, contributing to the Mexican, Hollywood, and European entertainment industries. His journey began in the 1970s with notable works like "México, México, Ra Ra Ra" and "The Bermuda Triangle," where he collaborated with acclaimed figures such as Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Gene Hackman, and Chuck Norris. One of his standout achievements was his role in the 2001 film "The Mexican," directed by Gore Verbinski, where he shared the screen with internationally renowned stars. Fuentes received recognition for his portrayal of 'Gulp,' a satirical parody of "The Incredible Hulk," in the television show "La Carabina de Ambrosio," earning him the moniker 'Mexican Hulk.' His legacy in Mexican television encompasses series and telenovelas like "Nosotros los Guapos," "Rubí," "La Madrastra," "Carrusel," and "Cómplices al rescate." Moreover, his influence extended to American television through series such as "El Señor de los Cielos," "Run Coyote Run," and "Texas Rising." He left a mark on the silver screen with memorable roles in films like "La Ley de Herodes," "Mookie," "Fitzcarraldo," "L'uomo Puma," and "Firewalker," among others. His final appearance was in the television comedy series "Julia vs Julia" in 2019.

Filmography
Al acecho del leopardo poster
Al acecho del leopardo
2011
Charros poster
Charros
2004
The Mexican poster
The Mexican
2001 • Big Car Thief #4
Herod's Law poster
Herod's Law
1999 • Pancho
Mookie poster
Mookie
1998 • El Indio
Codicia mortal poster
Codicia mortal
1991
High Art poster
High Art
1991 • Camilo Fuentes
No Image
My Gun and Your Handcuffs
1989
Deathstalker III: The Warriors from Hell poster
Deathstalker III: The Warriors from Hell
1988 • 1st Bodyguard
Firewalker poster
Firewalker
1986 • Big Man
Oceans of Fire poster
Oceans of Fire
1986 • Roughneck
Separate Vacations poster
Separate Vacations
1986 • Tiny the Henchman
Enemies to the Death poster
Enemies to the Death
1985 • Pierre
In 'N Out poster
In 'N Out
1984 • "King Kong"
The Evil That Men Do poster
The Evil That Men Do
1984 • Latino
Frankenstein's Great Aunt Tillie poster
Frankenstein's Great Aunt Tillie
1984 • The Monster
Triumphs of a Man Called Horse poster
Triumphs of a Man Called Horse
1983 • Big Bear
Burden of Dreams poster
Burden of Dreams
1982 • Self - Actor
Fitzcarraldo poster
Fitzcarraldo
1982 • Cholo
Sorceress poster
Sorceress
1982 • Player
Santo and the Border of Terror poster
Santo and the Border of Terror
1981 • Monk, capataz
Green Ice poster
Green Ice
1981 • Herado
Caveman poster
Caveman
1981 • Grot
Las grandes aguas poster
Las grandes aguas
1980 • Pepe el mudo
Las Tentadoras poster
Las Tentadoras
1980
Morir de madrugada poster
Morir de madrugada
1980 • Prieto
Pumaman poster
Pumaman
1980 • Vadinho
The Flight of the Stork poster
The Flight of the Stork
1979 • Chiquilín
Milagro en el circo poster
Milagro en el circo
1979 • Hércules
Divine Words poster
Divine Words
1978
The Bermuda Triangle poster
The Bermuda Triangle
1978 • Gordon
Los de abajo poster
Los de abajo
1977
Mexico, Mexico, ra, ra, ra! poster
Mexico, Mexico, ra, ra, ra!
1976