Damián Alcázar

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.

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

Occupation

actor / television actor / film actor / stage actor

Awards & achievements

• 1998 Ariel Award for Best Actor
• 1993 Ariel Award for Best Supporting Actor
• 2023 APRECI Award for Best Actor

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dami%C3%A1n%20Alc%C3%A1zar
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%80%E3%83%9F%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AB%E3%82%B6%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5212621

Tags

• Michoacán
• actor
• television actor
• film actor

Last updated

2026-06-21

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