Alfredo Castro

Born: 1955-12-19

Birthplace: Recoleta, Santiago, Chile

Biography

Alfredo Castro Gómez (Santiago, 19 de diciembre de 1955) is a Chilean actor. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Acting from Universidad de Chile. Presently, he works as a theatre director, actor, pedagogue, playwright, and founder of Teatro La Memoria, a theatre company that marks a milestone in the history of contemporary Chilean theatre. In 2006, the company founded the Centro de Investigación Teatral (Center for Theatrical Investigation) and the Sala de Teatro: Teatro La Memoria (anintimate 100-seat playhouse).

As an actor and screenwriter, Alfredo Castro Gómez has participated in several films by Chilean director Pablo Larraín. These have included: Fuga (2006), Tony Manero (2008), and Post Mortem (2010)

Known For

The Follies
El Conde
Sayen: The Huntress
From Afar
Neruda
No
The Settlers
The Summit
The Club
The Prince

Top Movie Credits

The Follies Ismael
El Conde Fyodor
Sayen: The Huntress Alfredo Castro
From Afar Armando
Neruda Gabriel González Videla
No Lucho Guzmán
The Settlers Menéndez
The Summit Desiderio Garcia
The Club Father Vidal
The Prince El Potro