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Emma Roldán

Emma Roldán

Actor · Died August 29, 1978, aged 85 · San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Emma Roldán (February 3, 1893 – August 29, 1978) was a Mexican character actress and costume designer. She is remembered as the sharp-tongued, domineering matron of Mexican cinema, and was nominated three times for a Silver Ariel Award.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
February 3, 1893
Died
August 29, 1978 (aged 85)
From
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Works as
Actor
Titles
22 on MovieCove · 174 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 34% in 30 days

What are Emma Roldán's films like?

Across their 19 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy12 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 39th percentile
: browse their Drama 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
Bonds
34%
Morality
22%
Self
16%
Society
13%
Power
8%
Ideas
5%
Survival
1%
Romantic love8 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGuilt2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 19 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 15 · Serious 2 · Dark 2

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 13 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 3

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

Gentle 13 · Charged 4 · Intense 2

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

Steady 13 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 0

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 5 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 8

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

Slow burn 14 · Even-paced 5 · 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 16 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 1

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

Resolved 17 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
11
Romantic
7
Warm
6
Absurd
6
Tense
4
Other
12

How their films linger

Feel-good15 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy15
  • Bittersweet2
  • Tragic2

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 Emma Roldán's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 19 of their 22 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Emma Roldán'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

174 credits, 22 with a MovieCove page.

  • Deceitful Appearances (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Anciana del Asilo

  • El perdon de la hija de nadie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Ratero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Naufragio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Raquelito

  • Amor libre(1979)

    as Viejita

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • The Place Without Limits (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Ludovinia

  • Matinée (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Vecina

  • The Passion of Berenice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Josefina

  • The Encounter of a Lonely Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Abuela

  • Fear Doesn't Ride a Donkey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Doña Paz

  • Castle of Purity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Clerk

  • La verdadera vocación de Magdalena(1972)

    as Vendedora de lotería

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Chico Ramos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • El hermano Capulina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Los amores de Chucho el Roto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • La Hermanita Dinamita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Anciana esposa de borracho

  • Memories of the Future (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Gregoria

  • The Devil's Visitations (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Tona

  • Si quiero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Juan's Mother

  • Mi caballo prieto rebelde (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Los dos rivales(1966)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • La vida de Pedro Infante (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Doña Remedios

  • Despedida de soltera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Sirvienta

  • El jinete justiciero en retando a la muerte (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Un hombre peligroso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Criada

  • Aquella Rosita Alvírez (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • She-Wolves of the Ring (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Loreta's Mother

  • Los hermanos Muerte (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Mi ley es un revólver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Guadalajara en verano (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Lucretia

  • Museo del horror(1964)

    as Doña Leonor

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Ruletero a toda marcha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Mamá de Bárbara

  • El revólver sangriento(1964)

    as tía de Rosa

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Entrega inmediata(1963)

    as Doña Angustias

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • El mariachi canta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Doña Mela

  • El rey del tomate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Tía Milagros

  • La barranca sangrienta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Chole (as Ema Roldan)

  • La edad de la inocencia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as La pitocha

  • Revenge of the Resurrected (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • La entrega de Chucho el Roto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • The Deadly Trap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Muerte en la feria (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Los encapuchados del infierno (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Servicio secreto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Sra. Robles

  • El malvado Carabel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • El hijo del charro negro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Dios sabrá juzgarnos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • The Crying Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Maria

  • ¡Yo sabia demasiado! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Doña Delfina

  • Simitrio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Catalina

  • Peligros de juventud (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • La estrella vacía (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Emilia González, partera

  • Las hermanas Karambazo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Our Daily Hunger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as (uncredited)

  • Los tigres del ring (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • The Soldiers of Pancho Villa(1959)

    as Comadrona

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Thirst for Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Abuela

  • Las coronelas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Beyond All Limits (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Carmela

  • El vestido de novia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Doña Matilde

  • Vístete Cristina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Señoritas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Milagros de San Martín de Porres (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • The Scarlet Fox: Hanged Man’s Revenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Los tres vivales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Doña Delia

  • The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy(1958)

    as Maria, the housekeeper

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Guitarras de medianoche(1958)

    Actor

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

  • Sueños de oro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Criada mayor

  • La mafia del crimen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Juana

  • Pobres millonarios(1957)

    as Juanita

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Curse of the Aztec Mummy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Maria

  • The Aztec Mummy(1957)

    as Criada

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Los tres bohemios(1957)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Furias desatadas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Hay ángeles con espuelas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • La flecha envenenada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Diabolical Kidnapping (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Los hijos de Rancho Grande (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Doña Ángela

  • Forbidden Kisses (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Nana

  • The Third Word (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Antonia

  • Basket of Mexican Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Doña Laura

  • The Illegitimate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • El seductor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Nana

  • Watch Out for Love(1954)

    as Chona

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • El mil amores (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Gertrudis

  • Caballero a la medida(1954)

    as Doña Pelos

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • La calle de los amores (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Storm in the souls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • El rapto(1954)

    as Esposa de Constancio (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • La infame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Leonor

  • Nuevo amanecer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • El gran mentiroso(1953)

    Actor

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

  • Póker de ases(1952)

    Actor

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

  • Víctimas del divorcio(1952)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Los hijos de María Morales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Doña María Morales

  • Por qué peca la mujer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Doña Mati

  • Salón de belleza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

  • Especialista en señoras (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Tía Fe Ita

  • Cárcel de mujeres (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Petrona

  • El tigre enmascarado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Doña Loreto

  • Monte de piedad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Doña Rosaura

  • Gendarme de punto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

  • Los hijos de la calle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

  • One Way Street (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Catalina

  • Matrimonio y mortaja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

  • Hipólito, el de Santa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

  • Vino el remolino y nos alevantó (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as La generala

  • Un milagro de amor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    Actor

  • Prisión de sueños (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Concha

  • La norteña de mis amores (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Actor

  • La santa del barrio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Actor

  • Se la llevó el Remington (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Adivinadora

  • El cuarto mandamiento (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Lupe

  • La carne manda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Actor

  • Albur de amor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    Actor

  • Mujer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    Actor

  • El ahijado de la muerte (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as La muerte

  • La reina del trópico (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Doña Gumersinda

  • Recuerdos de mi valle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    Actor

  • Sol y sombra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Ramona

  • El hijo de nadie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    Actor

  • El superhombre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    Actor

  • Esperanza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    Actor

  • El museo del crimen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Enfermera

  • Como yo te quería (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    Actor

  • La señora de enfrente (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    Actor

  • Flor de durazno (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Candela

  • Vertigo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    Actor

  • Adam, Eve and the Devil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    Actor

  • La sombra de Chucho el Roto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    Actor

  • Cadetes de la naval (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    Actor

  • Woman Without a Soul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Sra. Camparelli

  • La fuga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Sra. Galindo

  • A Letter of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as Nana Lupe

  • Los miserables (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as Madame Thenardier

  • Romeo y Julieta(1943)

    as Lady Capulet

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Tentación (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as Doña Idolina

  • Santa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as Pepa

  • Noches de ronda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    Actor

  • Jesusita en Chihuahua (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    Actor

  • Amanecer ranchero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    Actor

  • Mi viuda alegre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    Actor

  • La gallina clueca (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Rosarito

  • El jefe máximo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    Actor

  • Madre a la fuerza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Imelda

  • ¡Que viene mi marido! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Doña Tomasa

  • The Midnight Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    Actor

  • The Underdogs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Mamá de Camila

  • Miente y serás feliz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Doña Margarita

  • Odio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    Actor

  • Una luz en mi camino (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Sra. Domínguez

  • La casa del ogro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as La portera (Librada)

  • Los millones de Chaflán (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    as Remedios

  • Tierra brava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    Actor

  • Ojos tapatios (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    as Chefa

  • Canción del alma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    Actor

  • La Adelita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    Actor

  • Mi candidato (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    Actor

  • ¡Esos hombres! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    as Doña María

  • Jalisco nunca pierde (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    Actor

  • Allá en el Rancho Grande (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Ángela

  • Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    Costume Design · as Madre abadesa

  • Monja, casada, virgen y mártir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Doña Sol

  • Two Monks(1934)

    as Gertrudis

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • ¡Viva México! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Actor

  • Juarez and Maximilian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Costume Design

  • El compadre Mendoza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as María

  • The Lark(1933)

    as Salomé

  • Prisoner 13 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Margarita Ramos

  • Over the Waves(1933)

    as Mamá de Margarita

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Shadow of Pancho Villa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as La curandera

  • Soñadores de gloria (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    Actor

  • Do You Know Your Wife? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1931)

    Actor

  • María (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1922)

    Costume Design · as Efraín's Mother

Career shape

Star power in the 92nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 174 titles from 1922 to 1983; peak year 1972.

Highest rated

Two Monks (1934)

Midcredits 76th

Most popular right now

Romeo y Julieta (1943)

Film career

19221983

Peak 1972 · steadily prominent in film for years. 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.

  • 1934Screen debut· El compadre Mendoza

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting173 of 174: 171 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score55thOther crew3 of 174: 1 only other crew, 2 with another role

By decade

1920s1 · 1 acting · 1 crew1930s23 · 22 acting · 2 crew1940s43 · acting1950s52 · acting1960s39 · acting1970s14 · acting1980s2 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 13 roles
3454

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 Emma Roldán's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 55th percentile, the median of the 21 of 22 with a score; across their 19 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 44th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Approval · how many liked their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Reach · how many have seen their films

8thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Midcredits score across 21 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

9 of their 21 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser9
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

Póker de ases (1952)

74th percentile spread · 22% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Watch Out for Love (1954)

Midcredits 88th · 79% liked

Reviewers score the acting 48/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 67, detractors 35. 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 Emma Roldán work with?

People who share at least 2 of Emma Roldán's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Manuel Esperón shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles