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Director
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Languages
Spanish
Spouses
María Antonieta Pons (1940-1945), Rosa Carmina (1950-1955), María Esquivel (1956-1964)
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
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Juan Orol is known for directing.
Born in Lalín, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain (died at age 90).
Juan Orol has 14 credits in our database.
The name Juan means gift from God.
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Filmography (14)
Las Pasiones Infernales
Director
Sandra
Director, Producer
La diosa de Tahití
Director
Que idiotas son los hombres
Director
Amor salvaje
Director, Producer
Cabaret Shanghai
Director
Tania, the Beautiful Wild Girl
Writer, Director
Gangster's Kingdom
Director
Gangsters contra charros
Writer, Director, Producer
Pasiones tormentosas
Producer, Writer, Director
Biography
Juan Rogelio García García, better known as Juan Orol, was a Mexican-Spanish actor, producer, screenwriter and film director. He was known as The King of the Mexican Film noir. He was also known as The Involuntary Surrealist. He was a pioneer of the Mexican cinema's first talkies and one of the main promoters of the Rumberas film in the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. His films have been described as cult films.
Connections (7)
Married to
Maria Antonieta Pons
Married to
María Esquivel
Spouse of
Maria Antonieta Pons
Spouse of
Rosa Carmina
Spouse of
María Esquivel
Spouse of
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Spouse of
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Juan Orol?
Juan Orol was born on and passed away on at the age of 90.
Where was Juan Orol born?
Juan Orol was born in Lalín, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain.
What movies or shows has Juan Orol been in?
Juan Orol has 14 credits in our database. Notable titles include Las Pasiones Infernales (1966), Sandra (1954), La diosa de Tahití (1953), Que idiotas son los hombres (1951), Amor salvaje (1950).
What is Juan Orol known for?
Juan Orol is primarily known as a director. Juan Rogelio García García, better known as Juan Orol, was a Mexican-Spanish actor, producer, screenwriter and film director. He was known as The King of…
Where can I find more information about Juan Orol?
You can find more about Juan Orol on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
