Person · Actor
Demián Bichir
A renowned Mexican actor rises from telenovela stardom to Hollywood acclaim, earning an Academy Award nomination for his powerful performance in *A Better Life*.
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In short · Acting since 1982, 5 decades active, 72 credits.
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Biography
Demián Bichir Nájera is a Mexican actor who rose to prominence through his work in telenovelas before moving into film roles in Hollywood. He is best known for his performance in *A Better Life*, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Bichir is recognized for his versatility and has appeared in a variety of international films, receiving critical praise for his nuanced acting.
Filmography · 68 of 68
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68 creditsDelphi(2026)
Hector Torres
TV
Diamond(2026)
Alberto Echevarria
FilmThe Dentist(2025)
Eduardo Nolasco Black
TV
Black Phone 2(2025)
Mando Reyes
Film
Beacon(2024)
Ismael
Film
Without Blood(2024)
Tito
Film
A Circus Tale & A Love Song(2024)
Refugio
Film
Chupa(2023)
Chava
Film
Let the Right One In(2022)
Mark Kane
TV
Land(2021)
Miguel
Film
Chaos Walking(2021)
Ben
Film
Godzilla vs. Kong(2021)
Walter Simmons
Film
Mar de fondo(2020)
Armando
Film
The Midnight Sky(2020)
Sanchez
Film
Grand Hotel(2019)
Santiago Mendoza
TV
The Grudge(2019)
Goodman
Film
The Nun(2018)
Father Burke
Film
Corazon(2018)
Dr. Mario Garcia
Film
Walden: Life in the Woods(2017)
Ramirez
Film
Alien: Covenant(2017)
Lope
Film
Alien: Covenant - Phobos(2017)
Lope
Film
7:19(2016)
Fernando Pellicer
Film
Lowriders(2016)
Miguel Alvarez
Film
Good Kids(2016)
Yaco
Film
The Hateful Eight(2015)
Bob
Film
Death in Buenos Aires(2014)
Chávez
Film
Words with Gods(2014)
Actor
Film
The Bridge(2013)
Actor
TV
Machete Kills(2013)
Mendez
Film
Dom Hemingway(2013)
Mr. Fontaine
Film
Awards & Nominations
1 nominationAcademy Awards
- Nom2011Oscar — Actor in a Leading Role
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- Faith & Fear: The Conjuring UniverseSelf · 2020
- 43Self · 2015
- Letters to Jackie: Remembering President KennedySelf - Narrator · 2013
- Mosquita muertaSelf · 2007
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