Eligio Meléndez

Biography

Eligio Meléndez is a Mexican film, theater and television director and actor, born on June 20, 1950, in Mexico City. He studied at the Andrés Soler Acting Institute, with the renowned Luis Gimeno, Carlos Ancira, Miguel Círcega and Soledad Ruíz as teachers. One of the most recognized personalities in theater, the actor has participated in more than 30 works, including The Flower of the Heart, Borges with Music, The Enchanted Mirror, The Old Men, Trufaldino Servant of Two Patrons, Mexican Entremeses, Mexico Pachuco, Soldado Razo, among others. In film, Eligio made his debut in the film Perseguida (1991), and then built an interesting and lucrative career with roles in films such as The Colonel Doesn't Have Anyone Write to Him (1999), In the Country of Nothing Happens (2000), for which that he would receive his first Ariel nomination; Perfume of violets (2001), Amar te duele (2002),...

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2025
    Border Hunters

    Ezekiel • Acting

  2. 2025
    Dreams

    Fernando's Father • Acting

  3. 2025
    Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires

    Viejo Guerrero (voice) • Acting

  4. 2025
    Public Phone

    Gabriel • Acting

  5. 2025
  6. 2025
    Mi Amigo Bernardo

    Abuelo Vicente • Acting

  7. 2024
  8. 2024
    Underdog

    Aureliano • Acting

Eligio Meléndez - Aperture