Miguel Zacarías

Miguel Zacarías
Born (1905-03-19)March 19, 1905
Mexico City, Mexico
Died April 20, 2006(2006-04-20) (aged 101)
Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
Occupation film director, film producer, screenwriter
Years active 1933—86

Miguel Zacarías Nogaim (March 19, 1905 April 20, 2006) was a Mexican film director, producer, and writer.

Career

Zacarías began directing for film in 1933. Even from his early career he developed a reputation for recognizing new acting talent and founded the careers of the some of Mexico's most notable actors including Pedro Armendáriz in Rosario (1935), María Félix,[1] Marga López, Esther Fernández, and Manuel Medel.

His 1961 film Juana Gallo was entered into the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival.[2] Zacarías directed his last film in 1986.

His granddaughter is playwright Karen Zacarias.

He died at the age of 101 on April 20, 2006.

Selected filmography

Producer

Director

Writer

References

  1. "Mexico brings 'Mariela' out of playwright". Chicago Sun-Times. February 4, 2005. Retrieved April 23, 2010.
  2. "2nd Moscow International Film Festival (1961)". MIFF. Retrieved 2012-11-18.

External links

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