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My Take
Damián Alcázar is, to my mind, one of the great treasures of Mexican cinema. Two Ariel Awards confirm his pedigree at home, yet he also conquered global screens through Narcos, Prince Caspian and Blue Beetle, proving how effortlessly he crosses borders and genres. What impresses me most is his range, slipping between villain and everyman with total conviction, and his willingness to step into real politics as a deputy. That blend of artistry and civic engagement is rare. I find his weathered, expressive presence endlessly compelling, and I believe veterans like him only grow richer and more magnetic with age.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Damián Alcázar
- Name (Japanese)
- ダミアン・アルカザール
- Reading
- だみあん・あるかざーる
- Born
- January 8, 1953 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- Jiquilpan Municipality, Michoacán, Mexico
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1998 Ariel Award for Best Actor
- 1993 Ariel Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 2023 APRECI Award for Best Actor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Damián Alcázar born?
Born January 8, 1953 (age 73).
Where is Damián Alcázar from?
Damián Alcázar is from Jiquilpan Municipality, Michoacán, Mexico.
What does Damián Alcázar do?
Damián Alcázar works as actor, television actor, film actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.