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José Luis García-Pérez

José Luis García-Pérez

Actor · Born September 1, 1972 (54) · Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain

José Luis García-Pérez, born in Seville, is a Spanish actor whose successful career spans the realms of cinema, television, and theater, both nationally and internationally, with a notable presence in English-speaking productions. Since the beginning, García-Pérez has accumulated an impressive list of achievements. He's been recognized as the Best Andalusian Theater Actor and has received nominations for prestigious Goya Awards for his roles in Miguel Albaladejo's "Cachorro" and Chus Gutiérrez's "Retorno a Hansala". His accolades extend beyond the theater, including honors at festivals such as the Euro-Arab Film Festival Amal, the Valencia Mostra, and the Malaga International Film Festival, among others. His versatility shines in the theater, where he has taken the lead in acclaimed works such as "La Avería" directed by Blanca Portillo, Patrick Marber's "Closer" under the direction of Mariano Barroso, and "Viejos Tiempos" directed by Ricardo Moya. On top of that, García-Pérez has also showcased his skills as a producer in his monologue "Diario de un Loco" by Nikolai Gogol, directed by Luis Luque. Regarding film industry, García-Pérez's contributions have been highlighted at renowned festivals like the San Sebastián International Film Festival, the Montreal International Film Festival, the Spanish Film Festival of Malaga, and Valladolid's Seminci. Films such as "Los Aires Difíciles" by Gerardo Herrero, "Los Niños Salvajes" by Patricia Ferreira, "Héctor", and "Siete Mesas de Billar Francés" by Gracia Querejeta, as well as "Retorno a Hansala" by Chus Gutiérrez, have solidified his position in the film scene. García-Pérez's mastery isn't limited to his native language; his acting prowess in English has led him to participate in international productions, collaborating with renowned directors such as Rodrigo Cortés in "Buried", Gustavo Ron in "Ways to Live Forever", and Adam Glass in "In From The Cold" for Netflix USA, working alongside talents like Paco Cabezas and Daniel Calparsoro. His presence in over 50 television series highlights his versatility and success in this medium. From his participation in successful national series like "Guante Blanco", "Fuera de Lugar", "Amar en Tiempos Revueltos", to portraying the role of Hernán Cortés in "Carlos, Rey Emperador" and his recent ventures on international platforms like "El Cid" on Amazon Prime and "La Noche Más Larga" on Netflix, showcase his ability to captivate diverse audiences. Recently, García-Pérez has starred in the multi-award-winning series "Las Noches de Tefía", directed by Miguel del Arco on Atresplayer, and "Honor", the Spanish version of "Your Honor" for which he has won the Best Leading Actor at the FICAL International Film Festival. In the theatrical realm, he has been the protagonist of outstanding works such as "Don Juan Tenorio" directed by Blanca Portillo, "El Cartógrafo" directed by Juan Mayorga, and "El Mago" also under the direction of Juan Mayorga. His most recent project, "Amistad" in which he serves as actor, director, and producer, premiered at Las Naves de Matadero at the Teatro Español in Madrid and is currently on tour. With his multidisciplinary approach, José Luis García-Pérez positions himself as an integral figure in the acting industry. His dedication, talent, and versatility ensure him a prominent place in the cultural scene, continuing to make an impact on various projects and platforms.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
September 1, 1972 (54)
From
Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain
Works as
Actor
Titles
13 on Motif · 57 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 34% in 30 days

What are José Luis García-Pérez's films like?

Across their 9 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Bonds.

Genres

Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 39th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 43rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their Motif 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
30%
Bonds
25%
Self
19%
Power
10%
Morality
8%
Ideas
4%
Society
3%
Survival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 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 1 · Dark 4

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

Grounded 5 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 1

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 1 · Charged 2 · Intense 4

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

A split, not a type: Steady 3 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 0

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

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1

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

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 1

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

Casual 3 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 2 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 3

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

Resolved 2 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 3 of 5 analyzed roles.

Shadow
3 of 5
Herald
1 of 5
Ally
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Dread
3
Warm
2
Contemplative
2
Hopeful
2
Other
7

How their films linger

Hopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • 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 José Luis García-Pérez's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 9 of their 13 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (4).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for José Luis García-Pérez's titles on Motif; 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

57 credits, 13 with a Motif page.

  • Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine(2026)

    Show 8 episodes · as Álvaro Hermoso de Medina, Duke of Málaga

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Aves de corral(2025)

    as Fran

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Fragmentos(2025)

    as Ben

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Urtajo (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2025)

    as Javier Montalvo

  • Salón de té La Moderna (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 120 episodes · as Don Jaime

  • Honor (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 8 episodes · as Vicente

  • Nights in Tefía (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • The Longest Night(2022)

    Show 6 episodes · as Lennon

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows

  • Counting Sheep (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2022)

    as Napoleón (Voice)

  • El Cid(2020)

    Show 5 episodes · as Fernando I de León

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Quarantine Diaries (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 8 episodes · as Marido en crisis

  • Blue & Malone: Impossible Cases (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    as Big Blue Cat

  • The Mallorca Files(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Javier Santos

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows

  • Secretos de Estado (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 13 episodes · as Gutiérrez Casas

  • Hospital Valle Norte (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 10 episodes · as Héctor Salgado

  • Up Among the Stars(2018)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Ibiza(2018)

    as Guillermo

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • La verdad (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 16 episodes · as Eduardo 'Lalo' Ruiz

  • May God Save Us(2016)

    as Sancho

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • The Country of Fear (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Far from the Sea (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Carlos, rey emperador (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 17 episodes · as Hernán Cortés

  • Requirements to Be a Normal Person(2015)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • El rey (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 3 episodes · as Juan de Borbón

  • Carmina and Amen (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Hombre entierro

  • Habitantes (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Vive cantando (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 25 episodes · as Juan José "Juanjo" Pérez

  • Holmes & Watson. Madrid Days(2012)

    as Dr. Watson

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Impávido (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as Dimas

  • The Wild Children (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as Luis

  • The Cold Call (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Three (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    as Juanete

  • Buried(2010)

    as Jabir (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Alfonso, El Principe Maldito (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · as Alfonso de Borbón

  • El criminal (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Daniel

  • Desechos (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Basilio

  • Que parezca un accidente (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Gregorio

  • Guante blanco (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 8 episodes · as Mario Pastor

  • Return to Hansala (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Martin

  • A Fiancee for Yasmina (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • 8 Dates (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Rafa

  • Lola: The Movie (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    as Manolo Caracol

  • The Shadow of No One (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Marco

  • Va a ser que nadie es perfecto (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Dani

  • El mundo alrededor (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Hombre maltratador

  • Rough Winds (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Juan

  • My Quick Way Out (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as The young gentleman

  • Love in Difficult Times (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · as Andrés Hernández Salvatierra

  • Queens(2005)

    as Pasajero Tren

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Seconde chance (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Luis

  • Take Me Somewhere Else (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Jorge

  • Héctor (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Ángel

  • Bear Cub (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Pedro

  • Una pasión singular (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Luis Parias

  • Computer assault (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • To Love and Die in Seville (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Rabios@ (not in the Motif catalog yet)

    as Marco

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 57 titles, 56 of them dated from 2001 to 2026; peak year 2004.

Biggest box office

Buried (2010)

$19M worldwide

Highest rated

May God Save Us (2016)

Midcredits 87th

Most popular right now

Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine (2026)

Film career

20012026

Peak 2004 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 1 Motif 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.

  • 2004Screen debut· Bear Cub
  • 2004First top-billed film· Bear Cub
  • 2020Career best· The Legend of El Cid

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting57 of 57: 57 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score47th

By decade

2000s20 · acting2010s25 · acting2020s11 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 13% of 8 roles

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 Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do José Luis García-Pérez's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Midcredits score in the 50th percentile, the median of all 9; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 51st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 13 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 13 titles are Mixed.

  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Aves de corral (2025)

94th percentile spread · 47% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

May God Save Us (2016)

Midcredits 87th · 77% liked

Reviewers score the acting 73/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 83, detractors 46. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; 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 Motif 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 José Luis García-Pérez's work okay for kids?

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

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 33 · mildMedian of all films: 32

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

Who does José Luis García-Pérez work with?

People who share at least 2 of José Luis García-Pérez's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Luis Callejo shares the most, 2.

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers