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Gerardo Zepeda

Gerardo Zepeda

Actor · Died March 10, 2013, aged 75 · Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Born in 1938, Gerardo Zepeda began fighting professionally at a young age, before starting work in the film industry. 'Chiquilin' fought for 15 years under the name of 'El Romano'. His vast film catalog composed by thugs, gangsters, monsters and other "sensitive" characters, definitely there seems to be no better adjective to describe the personality of this film actor who, in about 300 films and over 40 years of career, he has left a undeniable impression in the memory of several generations of viewers. Invited by Black Guzman (Guzman's brother Rudy aka 'Santo'), 'The Roman' traveled to the United States as a wrestler and for 15yrs had the opportunity to star in bloody battles against The Cave Galindo, Pompadours Guajardo, Pancho Villalobos, among others, the legendary Santo, whom the actor claims to have beaten "in two or three occasions" during the fifteen encounters they had. Jesus 'Bat' Velasquez himself, who also wrote several Mexican films (like The Shadow of the Bat and Santo Vs The Cowboys of Terror, and wrote the novel "Tlayucan" (that Luis Alcoriza adapted and directed with the same name), was the one who invited him to participate in film and who urged him to quit wrestling.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
January 1, 1938
Died
March 10, 2013 (aged 75)
From
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Works as
Actor
Titles
28 on MovieCove · 108 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 38 days to Oct 27Down 20% in 30 days

What are Gerardo Zepeda's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Bonds.

Genres

Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 23rd percentile
: browse their Action movies
Adventure4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 46th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure 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
Survival
23%
Bonds
21%
Power
20%
Morality
16%
Self
7%
Society
7%
Ideas
5%
Survival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIsolation2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 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 5 · Serious 3 · Dark 3

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 7 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 6 · Intense 4

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

Steady 3 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 7 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Dread
7
Thrilling
4
Absurd
5
Hopeful
1
Other
3

How their films linger

Fun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet2
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous1

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 Gerardo Zepeda's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 17 of their 28 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (12).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Gerardo Zepeda'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

108 credits, 28 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • La Cherokee arreglada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Traficantes michoacános (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Narco Cabrón Federal Más Chingon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Los más ojetes y cabrones de la sierra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Narco clero: Tráfico en la catedral (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • El gatillero de Tepito (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Semilla de cholo 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • La Cherokee Arreglada 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Los Profesionales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Chavos de La Calle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Vuelven los albañiles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Chiquilin

  • Cholos, sexo, droga y rock (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as El Dulcero

  • La Fiesta De Los Perrones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Maton I

  • Asesino En La Oscuridad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Borracho

  • Perdita Durango(1997)

    as La Florida Barman

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Barrio de Criminales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Overkill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Jorge Anaya

  • Trébol negro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • The Human Hyena (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • The Burning Season: The Chico Mendes Story(1994)

    as Santos

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • The Cisco Kid(1994)

    as Guerrero

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Pandilleras (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Nachas vemos, vecinas no sabemos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Chiquilín

  • Acapulco H.E.A.T.(1993)

    Show 2 episodes · as Colonel Tapia

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all shows

  • The Wrong Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Mujeres de la calle: Prostitución y Sida (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Teporocho

  • The Scent Of Death 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Traficantes de Niños (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Highway Patrolman(1991)

    as Guardián

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Gata por liebre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Caburro

  • Picoso pero sabroso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • El Regreso de la Muerte (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Politico por error (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Furia asesina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Pariente

  • Revenge(1990)

    as Elefante

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Solo para adúlteros (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as La Caguama (segmento 'Los Encuerados')

  • Two Kinds of Schemes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Violación (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as El Nene

  • Panic in the Forest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Monstruo

  • Las calenturas de Juan Camaney (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Pasaporte a la muerte(1988)

    as El Ojitos

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Scent of Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as The "Uncle"

  • Duro y Parejo en La Casita del Pecado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Tres Mexicanos ardientes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Salvador(1986)

    as Death Squad #1

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Los Verduleros (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as el chiquilin

  • ¡Yerba Sangrienta! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Masacre en el río Tula(1985)

    as La Madrina

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Bricklayers Day: Part 2(1985)

    as El Chiquilin

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • El ratero de la vecindad 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Piernas cruzadas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Policeman

  • Cazador De Asesinos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Chile Picante (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as (segment "La infidelidad")

  • El héroe desconocido (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Comandante

  • Una gallina muy ponedora (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as El Hijo

  • Sorceress(1982)

    as Executioner

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • El día de los albañiles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Reynaldo

  • El ratero de la vecindad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • El mil usos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Caveman(1981)

    as Boola

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Visita al Pasado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Villano

  • Cabo Blanco(1980)

    as Canero

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Golpe a la Mafia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Gordito

  • El rediezcubrimiento de México(1979)

    as Carcelero

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Cyclone(1978)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • The Diabolical (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Cazador

  • Somo del otro Laredo (Chicanos Go Home)(1977)

    as Chiquilin

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Bricklayers(1976)

    as Marcial

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • La presidenta municipal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Boticario

  • Chanoc en el foso de las serpientes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Tivoli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as El criaturón

  • Inspector Calzonzin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • The Cursed Twelve (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • La tigresa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Dr. Tarr's Torture Dungeon(1973)

    as Bandit

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • The Invasion of the Dead (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Hombre lobo

  • Santo vs. the Killers from Other Worlds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Licur's Henchman

  • Morirás con el sol (Motociclistas suicidas)(1973)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Robinson y Viernes en la isla encantada(1973)

    as Segundo

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Los Cacos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Un pirata de doce años(1972)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Night of 1000 Cats(1972)

    as Dorgo

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Slaughter(1972)

    as Hood #3

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Santo vs. Frankenstein's Daughter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Ursus / Truxon

  • The Business of Hate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • El águila descalza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Trabajador Manicomio

  • Espérame en Siberia, vida mía(1971)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Para servir a usted (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Leandro

  • El Topo(1970)

    as Bandit 4

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • El Quelite (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Payaso

  • Paradise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Campeonazo (uncredited)

  • Santo and Blue Demon Against the Monsters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Cyclops

  • Mil Máscaras (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as (uncredited)

  • Night of the Bloody Apes(1969)

    as Monstruo

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Wrestling Women vs. the Killer Robot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Carfax

  • Blue Demon vs. the Diabolical Women (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Blue Demon vs. the Infernal Brains (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Henchman

  • La sombra del murciélago(1968)

    as Gerardo

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Operation 67 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Agent 7 (as Gerardo Cepeda)

  • The Panther Women (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as El Angel

  • Dr. Satan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Zombi

  • Santo vs. the Ghost of the Strangler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Tor (uncredited)

  • Black Wind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Javier Santana, el pequeño

  • Santo vs. the Strangler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as (uncredited)

  • Neutron Battles the Karate Assassins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Napoleoncito (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Chantajista (uncredited)

  • Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Tezomoc

  • Doctor of Doom(1963)

    as Gomar

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 107 titles from 1963 to 2006; peak year 1985.

Biggest box office

Night of the Bloody Apes (1969)

$171 worldwide

Highest rated

Night of the Bloody Apes (1969)

Midcredits 14th

Film career

19632006

Peak 1985 · fewer prominent film roles lately. 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.

  • 1965Screen debut· Black Wind
  • 1986Career best· Los Verduleros

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting107 of 107: 107 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score35th

By decade

1960s16 · acting1970s28 · acting1980s28 · acting1990s24 · acting2000s11 · acting

Billing

usually 15th · top billed in 0% of 21 roles
657585

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 Gerardo Zepeda's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 36th percentile, the median of all 27; across their 11 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 23rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

23rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Approval · how many liked their films

33rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Reach · how many have seen their films

7thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Midcredits score across 28 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

14 of their 28 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Mixed14

Most divisive · actor

Morirás con el sol (Motociclistas suicidas) (1973)

99th percentile spread · 71% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Salvador (1986)

Midcredits 90th · 81% liked

Reviewers score the acting 28/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 42, detractors 20. 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.

Who does Gerardo Zepeda work with?

People who share at least 2 of Gerardo Zepeda's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Hugo Stiglitz shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles