Antonio Aguilar
Date of birth: 1919-05-17
Place of birth: Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico
Known for: Acting
Also known as: El charro de México, Tony Aguilar, El Charro de Mexico, José Pascual Antonio Aguilar Márquez Barraza, Antonio 'Tony' Aguilar, Toni Aguilar , Tony Aguilar
Biography
Antonio Aguilar Barraza (17 May 1919 – 19 June 2007) was a Mexican singer, songwriter, film actor, film producer, andscreenwriter. During his career, he recorded over 150 albums, which sold 25 million copies, and participated in more than 120 films. He was given the honorific nickname "El Charro de México" (The Horseman of Mexico) because he is credited with popularizing la charrería, considered to have originated in Mexico, to international audiences. To this day he has been the only Hispanic artist to sell out the Madison Square Garden of New York City for six consecutive nights in 1997. Aguilar was best known for singing traditional Mexican folk songs (rancheras) and ballads (corridos) as well for his roles in films concerning rural themes, such as the Mexican Revolution. He won the Latin ACE Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Emiliano Zapata in the 1970 epic film of the same name. He also portrayed Pancho Villa twice in film. In 1997, Aguilar was awarded the Special Golden Ariel for his "invaluable contribution and spreading of Mexican cinema". With his second wife, popular singer and actress Flor Silvestre, he had two sons, Antonio Aguilar Jr. and Pepe Aguilar, who also became singers and actors. His family is known collectively as "La Dinastía Aguilar" (The Aguilar Dynasty).
Movie Credits
Una gallega en La Habana
1955-01-01
Cándida's boyfriend left her in Spain to go to work to Havana. After twenty years without news, she
The Undefeated
1969-10-04
After the Civil War, ex-Union Colonel John Henry Thomas and ex-Confederate Colonel James Langdon are
La Cucaracha
1959-11-12
The Mexican Revolution serves as a backdrop to a torrid love triangle composed of three freedom figh
Juan Colorado
1966-08-16
Silvia's father wants to marry her off to Rafael who, out of jealousy, wants to finish off Juan. Sil
El moro de Cumpas
1977-01-19
In the city of Aguaprieta, two horses are part of the largest event in the region. The unbeatable ho
El ojo de vidrio
1969-10-23
A Place Close to Heaven
1952-08-22
On reaching the capital, Pedro Gonzalez gets a lowly job and marries Margaret. After losing that job
Mi Caballo El Cantador
1979-03-15
A priest must shed his habits to avenge the death of the grandfather of two helpless children who, a
They Call Him Marcado
1971-12-25
The Kid is a vicious psychopath given to laughing a lot, an actor manqué who leads a gang of looters
Simon Blanco
1975-03-16
The peasant and revolutionary Zapatista Simon Blanco still in arms but Zapata is dead. Simon with hi
Lamberto Quintero
1987-05-19
My Son, the Hero
1961-10-05
Northern Mexico, early 20th century. Reynaldo del Hierro is murdered while riding with his sons Reyn
Viva el chubasco
1983-01-01
The struggle between two rival families brings many complications into the life of a people. The pri
Vuelve el ojo de vidrio
1970-01-08
Upon hearing the news of Madero's death, Porfirio Alcalá and his four cousins interrupt their peacef
Aquí está tu enamorado
1963-02-14
Antonio is a handsome men who loves women but flees of marriage as the devil. The pastor of his peop
The White Horse
1962-02-15
Claimed by his grandmother, who lives in a Mexican village, Joselito begins the journey from Spain.
La vida de Pedro Infante
1966-04-20
Domingo Corrales
1988-07-29
Son looks for his father's murderer.
Valentín de la Sierra
1968-09-11
Based on the corrido of Valentín de la Sierra, one of the revolutionary leaders who forged the armed
El gavilan vengador
1955-10-27
Masked rider exposes the criminal misdeeds of a wealthy land-owner and his henchmen.
El Rey
1976-06-10
Mexican Revolution era: a guerilla faction kidnaps two members of a governing family to negotiate a
Emiliano Zapata
1970-11-20
This is the story of a man, Emiliano Zapata, and of a revolution, the Mexican Revolution.
Taste of Blood
1980-06-26
In "Sabor a Sangre" (literally, "Flavor of Blood"), Antonio Aguilar plays Mauricio Rosales, whom alo
Alazán y enamorado
1966-09-29
Rom-com about two horses. And some humans.
El alazán y el rosillo
1966-05-12
Two rival landowners: one is exploiting the local peasantry and dispossessing them of their land, an
El justiciero vengador
1962-06-08
White-hat with two sidekicks masquerades as a priest to break the stranglehold a blackhat has on a s
El rayo justiciero
1955-08-11
New sheriff cleans up the town. First (?) in "Mauricio Rosales" series.
El bracero del año
1964-12-03
The movie theme is the migration of Mexicans to the United States in search of the "American dream".
Albur de amor
1980-03-06
Romantic triangle on the hacienda. Ends badly for all concerned.
El tonto que hacía milagros
1984-05-24
A movie projectionist discovers that he has magical powers.
El casto Susano
1954-05-20
Father and son are sober, responsible pillars of the community in their home-town... but they make f
Si yo fuera millonario
1962-08-26
White-collar criminals conspire to prevent a shmuck from collecting an inheritance.
Mi aventura en Puerto Rico
1977-12-08
Mom and Pop Aguilar and their two boys tour the island.
El Siete de Copas
1960-07-07
Professional gambler finds metaphysical meanings in the way he manages the workings of chance.
Crazy Love
1953-02-19
Slapstick/musical comedy parody of historical dramas, send-up of "Locura de amor," about Queen Juana
Por el mismo camino
1953-02-11
On vacation, an old lady and her niece pick up a hitch-hiker.
La sangre de un valiente
1993-05-21
General Pershing invades Mexican territory in retaliation for Villa's attack on the town of Columbus
La huella del chacal
1956-10-18
Federal agent Mauricio Rosales goes undercover as itinerant cowpoke to clean up corruption in a remo
La sierra del terror
1956-05-24
Federal police agent goes undercover to bust rural crime ring. Series western.
Los santos reyes
1959-01-29
Three criminals break out of jail and head for a town where they've hidden their steals.
Yo, el mujeriego
1963-07-18
Playboy bachelor poses as a woman's husband to protect her daughter's reputation at a private school
La gitana y el charro
1964-09-10
Caravan of gypsies sets up camp outside an old-style Mexican hacienda.
La pantera negra
1957-06-12
Fed agent goes undercover as roving cowboy to solve rural crimes. "Mauricio Rosales" Series.
Here is Heraclius Bernal
1958-04-09
Historical drama/biopic about 1880s Social Justice bandits in a mining community in Sinaloa. First o
El revólver sangriento
1964-04-02
Follows an "unlucky" gun across the paths of five owners.
La marca del cuervo
1958-08-28
Masked avenger on horseback, one of a series.
Alma llanera
1965-11-14
A Venezuelan rancher tries to preserve his traditional way of life in spite of modernizing influence
El jinete enmascarado
1961-11-03
Horseman. With a mask on. First in a series, "El Norteño."
The Four Juanes
1966-07-07
Juan Sin Fiedo (Javier Solis), Juan Colorado (Antonio Aguilar), Juan Pistolas (Luis Aguilar) and Jua
Escuela para solteras
1965-03-25
All-star ranchera fest, rom-com style. Four charros, four eligible young ladies.
Las tres pelonas
1958-07-02
Pseudo-historical drama about a semi-civilian who decides to run guns across the border for Villa's
El rayo de Sinaloa: La venganza de Heraclio Bernal
1958-07-09
Disgruntled 19th century peasants get militant and start redistributing some wealth. Part two of a h
Cazadores de asesinos
1962-06-21
Gritty-western (B&W/1962 style) about bounty hunters.
Dos hijos desobedientes
1960-10-27
Meddling mom tries to set up her two cowboy sons to marry two sisters who are looking for domesticat
Los alegres Aguilares
1967-06-15
Identical cousins with mismatched Odd Couple personalities.
Los dos rivales
1966-12-22
Ranchera comedy -- the hero thinks his girlfriend has another suitor... but the suitor is really she
La guarida del buitre
1958-02-19
Cowboy-policeman-hero interferes with the bad guy's plans and prevents his engaging in monkeyshines.
La yegua colorada
1973-09-20
Landowner counts on his super-champeen race-horse to help him win back the hacienda he was swindled
Don Herculano enamorado
1975-07-17
Doddering old man makes a play for a married woman. Her husband gets practical joke-y in revenge.
La muerte de un gallero
1977-09-15
Dramatization of a popular '70s corrido.
Benjamín Argumedo el rebelde
1979-12-13
Biopic about a General in the Mexican Revolution. Sequel: Persecucion y muerte de Benjamin Argumedo.
Land of Men
1958-01-07
On his family's farm, Gilberto keeps weapons to support the revolutionaries. When his father find ou
Contrabando y muerte
1986-12-04
A young man gets involved in the drug trade and is murdered. His father sets out to find the killers
Astucia
1986-11-06
Historical melodrama on horseback, 1840s or so in central Mexico. Pulpy, Zorro-ish...
La justicia del gavilán vengador
1957-11-01
Federal agent on horseback comes to town to catch some crooks. Series western: Mauricio Rosales El J
El rifle implacable
1965-05-20
Two young women need a hired gun to protect their ranch from marauders; the feistier of the two arra
Vuelve el Norteño
1964-01-03
Two rival gangs of outlaws are terrorizing a small town; el Comandante and his sidekicks pit them ag
El padre diablo
1965-06-21
Lauro Puñales
1969-03-12
One of Zapata's field marshals runs afoul of dictator Huerta's stooges in his home town.
Los gemelos alborotados
1982-03-04
Gumaro and his buddy Chon are among the First Citizens locally. One day, unexpectedly, twin brothers
Lucio Vázquez
1968-05-16
Blending historical fact and adventure fiction, Emiliano Zapata's (fictional) right-hand man takes l
La rebelión de la sierra: El Fin de Heraclio Bernal
1958-07-31
Third and last film in the trilogy about Heraclio Bernal. Heraclio continues his fight against the F
La joven mancornadora
1961-07-06
Young woman disguised as a man sets out to kill two brothers that she believes cheated her father ou
¡Qué bonito amor!
1960-08-16
Bride backs out of her wedding at the last possible minute; she and her fiance get caught up in a po
Peregrina
1974-07-04
Biopic: the last year or so in the life of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Governor of Yucatan in the early
The Revenge of Gabino Barrera
1971-01-01
Alicia, the wife of the vengeful Gabino Barrera, is killed by an escaped convict. Stripped of the on
Reventa de esclavas
1954-03-30
Mad-science/comedy scenario about reviving the corpse of an Egyptian mummy morphs into a love story
Zapata en Chinameca
1987-02-15
Urbino Martínez, on his deathbed, regrets his wrongdoing after betraying Emiliano Zapata.
El ánima de Sayula
1982-04-15
Viva México y sus corridos
1982-09-15
Song/action clips from 8 or 12 movies that starred Antonio Aguilar as historical figures, with an on
Yo fui una callejera
1952-09-30
Teenaged slum-girl falls into show-biz by accident and rises to the tuxedos-and-furs class. Gangster
El chivo
1992-09-11
A priest recruits some secular friends of his to help him break the stranglehold a political boss ha
Here are the eagles!
1957-01-11
Two itinerant cowhands hire on at a ranch owned by a woman, end up fighting two bad-hats who rustle
La muerte de Pancho Villa
1974-05-01
After the Revolution, Villa works on defining his legacy... and then he gets assassinated.
Hundred girls
1957-02-02
Don Manuel is a successful bathing suit designer that decides to retire tired of his business. While
Blue Memories
1991-03-20
Drug-trade kingpin tries to coerce a woman into marriage, but her former boyfriend turns up and she
Volver, volver, volver
1977-04-19
Good son vs bad son melodrama complicates life on the hacienda.
El Rey De Oros
1984-10-13
After his young wife leaves him for another man, high-stakes gambler "Gaudelio" tries to move on wit
The Shadow of the Tyrant
1960-08-22
In 1920s Mexico, the candidates being chosen to succeed the current president, El Caudillo, find the
Que me maten en tus brazos
1961-10-12
Card-shark takes a job as bodyguard-bouncer-etcetera in an upscale casino. Meanhile, a love triangle
The Achievers
1978-11-01
A group of friends go to the United States to hit it big as a musical group and follow the American
Fiesta en el corazón
1958-04-29
Spoiled rich kid from a cattle ranch is pretending to study at university so he can hang out in the
Mi adorada Clementina
1953-06-23
A woman in an unhappy marriage trades places with her grandmother's ghost; Grandma whupps the girl's
Far from Heaven
1952-02-27
Pedro Gonzalez first gets into trouble as part of a criminal gang and then works honourably to becom
Sol en llamas
1962-04-19
A powerful rancher loses his power and wealth during the Revolution, and his daughter falls in love
Caballo prieto azabache
1968-02-08
Standing before Pancho Villa's tomb, horse breeder Jesus harkens back to his youth, when he provided
Yo... el aventurero
1959-01-21
A crew of happy ne'er do wells comes to town to gamble and party during the town fair... but then th
Soy el hijo del gallero
1978-08-23
The Important Man
1961-11-03
Animas Trujano is a colorful but irresponsible Indian in a small Mexican village. He hopes above all
El norteño
1963-11-07
Lawman on horseback cracks a case involving stolen gold bullion, the title to a mine, an evil twin a
Persecución y muerte de Benjamín Argumedo
1980-12-17
General Argumedo refuses to disband his troops at the end of the Mexican Revolution because he doesn
The Capture of Gabino Barrera
1970-04-15
International playboys in NYC get mixed up with a bank robbery and have to evade the police long eno
Los muertos no hablan
1958-07-31
Bandit crew with mysterious masked leader is doing lots of crimes. Mauricio Rosales and his sidekick
The Naked Woman
1953-03-25
A circus dancer marries a famous singer, but is threatened when a figure from her past blackmails he
La segunda mujer
1953-09-02
Couple with preteen children break up; Dad meets a new woman and they marry. The children grow up, a
La cama de piedra
1958-01-29
Antonio is happy and is about to get married, but he has an enemy who wants to kill him. He steals h
Bala Perdida
1960-10-03
Daniel is let out of jail for his mothers funeral. During his furlough he kidnaps his son and takes
Mi papá tuvo la culpa
1953-06-17
Two young sweethearts get married, and then are made to believe that she's his illegitimate half-sis
Pueblo quieto
1955-09-30
Son of a first family returns to his home town, reconciles with his pops, pitches woo at the young l
La emboscada mortal
1962-11-30
Third film of a trilogy -- all the secondary tasks have been completed and cowboy-justice-action-her
Valente Quintero
1973-04-12
Two best friends tragically fall in love with the same woman.
Vuelven los Argumedo
1963-04-19
The Argumedo cousins have their clothes stolen while taking a shower, and they must find it at all c
The Son of Gabino Barrera
1965-12-23
Gabino's son tries to find out why his father was murdered.
Vacaciones en Acapulco
1961-05-22
A busfull of tourists arrives in Acapulco; each passenger has his/her little chunk of drama or comed
El as de oros
1968-11-28
A young charro's head is turned by a glamourpuss from the big city, and he has a hard time putting h
Rumbo a Brasilia
1961-10-19
When his town is devastated by a flood, a young boy takes it upon himself to seek the help of the pr
El hijo de Lamberto Quintero
1990-11-15
Lamberto Quintero is assassinated and his son intends to avenge him following in his footsteps. The
Ahí vienen los Argumedo
1962-11-02
Había una vez un marido
1953-03-05
Due to confusion, Rafael is believed responsible for the death of Teresa. His wife Lilia and his bro
Gabino Barrera
1965-05-13
Famed Mexican action and music star Antonio Aguilar brings blazing charisma to the title role of Gab
I Am Very Macho
1953-10-29
To help her pilot brother, Maria disguises as a man to take his place, and must live in the jungle w
El Caballo Bayo
1969-01-01
The story of the Mexican Revolution and a horse.