Miguel Ángel Fuentes
Actor · Died December 29, 2023, aged 70 · Tlacotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Handsome, and terrifying, 6-foot-6, Native-Mexican businessman, entrepreneur, and character actor. Fuentes was of ethnic Mixtec. Miguel Ángel Fuentes was from Tlacotepec, Mexico. Known for his physically imposing presence in movies. Fuentes almost weighed 300lbs (136kg). He wore size 18 8E shoes. He also had a monstrous wingspan of 7’3” (221cm). Born Miguel Ángel Fuentes Ojeda, he showcased talent and versatility over a career spanning over 80 films and television productions, contributing to the Mexican, Hollywood, and European entertainment industries. His journey began in the 1970s with notable works like "México, México, Ra Ra Ra" and "The Bermuda Triangle," where he collaborated with acclaimed figures such as Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Gene Hackman, and Chuck Norris. One of his standout achievements was his role in the 2001 film "The Mexican," directed by Gore Verbinski, where he shared the screen with internationally renowned stars. Fuentes received recognition for his portrayal of 'Gulp,' a satirical parody of "The Incredible Hulk," in the television show "La Carabina de Ambrosio," earning him the moniker 'Mexican Hulk.' His legacy in Mexican television encompasses series and telenovelas like "Nosotros los Guapos," "Rubí," "La Madrastra," "Carrusel," and "Cómplices al rescate." Moreover, his influence extended to American television through series such as "El Señor de los Cielos," "Run Coyote Run," and "Texas Rising." He left a mark on the silver screen with memorable roles in films like "La Ley de Herodes," "Mookie," "Fitzcarraldo," "L'uomo Puma," and "Firewalker," among others. His final appearance was in the television comedy series "Julia vs Julia" in 2019.
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Biography from TMDB.
- September 29, 1953
- December 29, 2023 (aged 70)
- Tlacotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
- Actor
- 17 on MovieCove · 35 credits in all
What are Miguel Ángel Fuentes' films like?
Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Morality.
Genres
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
What they feel like to watch
Ironic 0 · Wry 1 · Earnest 8
A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 1 · Dark 4
A split, not a type: Grounded 5 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 2
Gentle 3 · Charged 4 · Intense 2
Steady 4 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0
A split, not a type: Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 1
A split, not a type: Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 1
A split, not a type: Casual 4 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 2
Easy watch 5 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 2
Resolved 4 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 1
Roles they play
- Mentoras Vadinho in The Pumaman (1980)
- Heraldas Vadinho in The Pumaman (1980)
- Allyas Cholo in Fitzcarraldo (1982)
Moods and endings
- Happy3
- Bittersweet3
- Ambiguous3
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 Miguel Ángel Fuentes' films?
As of October 24, 2026, 13 of their 17 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (8).
Subscription and free streaming for Miguel Ángel Fuentes' 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
35 credits, 17 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.
Al acecho del leopardo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Charros (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
Cómplices al rescate(2002)
Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows
The Mexican(2001)
Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films
Herod's Law(1999)
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films
Mookie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
Un baúl lleno de miedo(1997)
Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Codicia mortal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
A Grande Arte(1991)
Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all filmsMy Gun and Your Handcuffs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films
Firewalker(1986)
Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films
Oceans of Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Separate Vacations (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Enemies to the Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
In 'N Out (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
The Evil That Men Do(1984)
Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films
Frankenstein's Great Aunt Tillie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
The A-Team(1983)
Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows
Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films
Fitzcarraldo(1982)
Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films
Sorceress(1982)
Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films
Santo and the Border of Terror (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)
Green Ice(1981)
Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films
Caveman(1981)
Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films
Las grandes aguas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)
Las Tentadoras (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)
Morir de madrugada(1980)
Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
The Pumaman(1980)
Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films
The Flight of the Stork (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)
Milagro en el circo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)
Divine Words (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)
The Bermuda Triangle(1978)
Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films
Los de abajo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)
Mexico, Mexico, ra, ra, ra! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)
Career shape
Star power in the 90th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 34 titles from 1976 to 2011; peak year 1981.
Biggest box office
Burden of Dreams (1982)
Highest rated
Burden of Dreams (1982)
Most popular right now
Green Ice (1981)
Film career
Peak 1981 · steadily prominent in film for years. 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.
- 1978Screen debut· The Bermuda Triangle
- 2002Career best· Cómplices Al Rescate
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 Miguel Ángel Fuentes' films land?
Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 35th percentile, the median of all 15; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 34th percentile for acclaim.
- 75th and up2
- 50th to 74th1
- 25th to 49th9
- Below 25th5
Shape of the crowd
8 of their 17 titles are Mixed.
- Universally Loved2
- Universally Panned1
- Divisive1
- Cult Classic2
- Crowd Pleaser2
- Broadly Agreed1
- Mixed8
Reviewers score the acting 45/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 67, detractors 23. 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 Miguel Ángel Fuentes work with?
People who share at least 2 of Miguel Ángel Fuentes' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Claudia Cardinale shares the most, 2.
Actors
- Claudia CardinaleShared titles: Burden of Dreams (1982), Fitzcarraldo (1982)See all 2 shared titles with Claudia Cardinale
- David Pérez EspinosaShared titles: Burden of Dreams (1982), Fitzcarraldo (1982)See all 2 shared titles with David Pérez Espinosa
- Huerequeque Enrique BohorquezShared titles: Burden of Dreams (1982), Fitzcarraldo (1982)See all 2 shared titles with Huerequeque Enrique Bohorquez
- José LewgoyShared titles: Burden of Dreams (1982), Fitzcarraldo (1982)See all 2 shared titles with José Lewgoy
Cinematographers
- Xavier CruzShared titles: Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (1988), Morir de madrugada (1980)See all 2 shared titles with Xavier Cruz
Producers
- Roger CormanShared titles: Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (1988), Fitzcarraldo (1982)See all 2 shared titles with Roger Corman
Mixed roles
- Julián PastorShared titles: Un baúl lleno de miedo (1997), Morir de madrugada (1980)See all 2 shared titles with Julián Pastor
- Thomas MauchShared titles: Burden of Dreams (1982), Fitzcarraldo (1982)See all 2 shared titles with Thomas Mauch
- Walter SaxerShared titles: Burden of Dreams (1982), Fitzcarraldo (1982)See all 2 shared titles with Walter Saxer
- Werner HerzogShared titles: Burden of Dreams (1982), Fitzcarraldo (1982)See all 2 shared titles with Werner Herzog
