Jaime Fernández

Born: 1927-12-06

Birthplace: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Biography

Nicolás Jaime Fernández Reyes (December 6, 1933), better known simply as Jaime Fernández, was a Mexican actor and union leader.

Over his career, he won 3 Silver Ariel awards — the Mexican equivalent of the Oscar — including one for what is arguably his best-known role, playing Friday, the protagonist's associate in Luis Buñuel's Robinson Crusoe. He appeared in over 200 films and served as the general secretary of the National Association of Actors (ANDA) for 11 years.

Known For

The Proud and the Beautiful
Guns for San Sebastian
Robinson Crusoe
A Bullet for the General
El Padre Pistolas
The Unloved Woman
The River and Death
The Brute
Las Islas Marias
Santo vs. the Vampire Women

Top Movie Credits

The Proud and the Beautiful Bus driver (uncredited)
The Unloved Woman Marcial (uncredited)
The River and Death Romulo Menchaca
The Brute Julián García (uncredited)