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Imanol Arias, born on April 26, 1956 in Riaño, León Province, Spain, is a film director, television presenter and screenwriter. Imanol Arias is 70 years old as of 2026. Recorded honors include Lan Onari (2010), Silver Shell for Best Actor (1987) and Medalla Delmira Agustini (2023).
My Take
What impresses me about Imanol Arias is his patience. Plenty of actors chase variety, but he spent over two decades inhabiting a single character, Antonio Alcántara, after already proving his range with a Silver Shell win back in 1987. That arc, from a young face of Basque cinema to a household name through one long-running role, says a lot about discipline and trust between an actor and his audience. I find that kind of slow-built loyalty far more interesting than flashy reinvention. He strikes me as the rare performer who understands that depth often comes from staying, not switching.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Imanol Arias
- Name (Japanese)
- イマノル・アリアス
- Reading
- いまのる・ありあす
- Born
- April 26, 1956 (age 70)
- Origin
- Riaño, León Province, Spain
- Occupation
- film director / actor / television presenter / screenwriter / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Monkey
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Lan Onari
- 1987 Silver Shell for Best Actor
- 2023 Medalla Delmira Agustini
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Imanol Arias born?
Imanol Arias was born on April 26, 1956 and is 70 years old.
Where is Imanol Arias from?
Imanol Arias is from Riaño, León Province, Spain.
What does Imanol Arias do?
Imanol Arias works as film director, actor, television presenter, screenwriter, television actor.
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