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Celso Bugallo

Celso Bugallo

Actor · Born January 1, 1947 (79) · Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain

Bugallo started in the world of acting in Logroño , where he lived for six years during his youth and was a member of the independent groups Lope de Rueda and Adefesio Studio Theatre , in addition to founding and directing JUBY ( United Youth Quarter Yague ) where he lived, and in 1976 won the National Award for Comedy Theatre with The altarpiece flautist of Jordi Teixidó. Become one of the best stage actors of the national scene, Bugallo not made ​​his film debut until the age of 52 under the command of José Luis string in the language of butterflies . Since then reveals himself as one of the most talented side of national cinema thanks to titles like Los lunes al sol , of Fernando León de Aranoa , and the life that awaits you , from Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón. One of the most familiar faces in the series and recent Galician films, although nationwide recognition he comes from the hand of Alejandro Amenábar , with its paper brother Ramón Sampedro in The Sea Inside , an interpretation that earned him a Goya Award for Best Supporting Actor Award and the Association of Spanish actors ( Actors' Union ). Another big movie role he arrives with the film The Night of the Sunflowers (2006) and Amadeo, the end of the Civil Guard in a village in Castilla y León , where his performance is remarkable: embodies an experienced caiman, I incanecido in the art, imbued with humanity and finesse, and chooses not to comply with their duty of love for his daughter. His recent work includes 53 days of Winter (2006), Shame (2007) and Courage (2009). Well as leading roles in Ashes Sky (2008) and Amador (2010), his second collaboration with Fernando León de Aranoa. He has extensive experience in theater and founder of the theater companies Carrot Olympus and TE, well have belonged to other Galician and logroñesas companies. Performs various assemblies in Galicia between 1988 and 1992 . In 1995 he founded the AFAP ( Classroom Training Actors Pontevedra ), exclusively dedicated to the training of actors based on the theories of Stanislavsky and directed many productions, most represented in Galician, as Prelude to the theater, the damage it does snuff or Awakening

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 1, 1947 (79)
From
Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain
Works as
Actor
Titles
17 on MovieCove · 48 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 2% in 30 days

What are Celso Bugallo's films like?

Across their 14 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Self.

Genres

Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 71st percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 66th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Animation2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 77th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 91st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
23%
Self
22%
Survival
20%
Power
13%
Bonds
12%
Society
9%
Ideas
2%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIsolation2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 5 · Dark 7

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 7 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 8 · Intense 4

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 9 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 1

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 10 · Full focus 0

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 8 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 3 of 5 analyzed roles.

Mentor
3 of 5
Shadow
2 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
8
Tense
6
Contemplative
7
Warm
4
Dread
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Thought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Bittersweet8
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Celso Bugallo's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 8 of their 17 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Celso Bugallo's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

48 credits, 17 with a MovieCove page.

  • Last Stop: Rocafort St.(2024)

    as Elías Soro

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • The Asunta Case(2024)

    Show 4 episodes · as Eloy

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows

  • La manzana de oro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Don Guillermo

  • Loli Tormenta(2023)

    as Tomás

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • El tirabeque (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Os Demónios do Meu Avô(2022)

    as António (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • The Good Boss(2021)

    as Fortuna

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Art of Return(2020)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Paramedic(2020)

    as Vicente

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Island of Lies(2020)

    as Paco O Da Filosera

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Trot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Ramón

  • Cocaine Coast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 10 episodes · as Sito's father

  • Els fills del sol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Fog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Rendezvous (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Palm Trees in the Snow(2015)

    as Old Kilian

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • The Beach of the Drowned(2015)

    as Padre Caldas

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Curricán (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Andrés

  • The Tip (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Eladio y la puerta interdimensional (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Eladio

  • Years After (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • The Apostle(2012)

    as Celso (voice)

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • The Waves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Crebinsky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Fareiro

  • La mujer del hatillo gris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Pastor

  • The Faucet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Grandfather

  • Amador(2010)

    as Amador

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Island Inside (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Juan

  • Agallas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Raúl

  • Ashes from the Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Federico

  • Sultanes del Sur(2007)

    as El Tejano

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Wrap Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Coco

  • The Totenwackers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Cojo

  • Modesty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as abuelo

  • The Night Buffalo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Camariña

  • The Night of the Sunflowers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Amadeo

  • Chapapote... o no (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Salvador(2006)

    as pare de Salvador

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Omar Martínez (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Entrenador

  • Paco's Men (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 4 episodes · as Damián Vallejo

  • Something to Remember Me By (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Anciano

  • Febrer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Vell de l'hotel

  • The Sea Inside(2004)

    as José

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Your Next Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Severo

  • El lápiz del carpintero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Padre Herbal

  • Mondays in the Sun(2002)

    as Amador

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Terra de Miranda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 10 episodes · as Servando

  • Butterfly(1999)

    as Cura

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 48 titles from 1999 to 2024; peak year 2005.

Biggest box office

The Sea Inside (2004)

$44M worldwide

Highest rated

The Sea Inside (2004)

Midcredits 97th

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19992024

Peak 2005 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting48 of 48: 48 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score66th

By decade

1990s1 · acting2000s20 · acting2010s17 · acting2020s10 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 14 roles
9909

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Celso Bugallo's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 71st percentile, the median of all 16; across their 14 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 67th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Approval · how many liked their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Reach · how many have seen their films

72ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Midcredits score across 17 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 17 titles are Universally Loved.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Universally Panned1
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Os Demónios do Meu Avô (2022)

59th percentile spread · 12% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Sea Inside (2004)

Midcredits 97th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 77/100 in their films, across 10 reviewed titles; fans 83, detractors 57. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Celso Bugallo's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 58 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 58 · moderateMedian of all films: 32
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 39 · moderateMedian of all films: 33

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Celso Bugallo work with?

People who share at least 2 of Celso Bugallo's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jaume Roures shares the most, 4.

Directors

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers