Federico Luppi (Spanish pronunciation: February 23, 1936 – October 20, 2017) was an Argentine-Spanish film, TV, radio and theatre actor.

He won numerous awards throughout his acting career, including a Concha de Plata at the San Sebastian Festival.

Biography

Luppi worked mostly in Argentine cinema, but also worked in Chile, Mexico, Spain, and the United States. He acted in almost 100 films and 50 television series since his debut in 1964. In 2004, he directed his first film, Pasos (Steps), made in Spain.

His English-language films (and his work with international directors) include John Sayles' Men with Guns and Los pasos perdidos, among others.

He was one of Guillermo del Toro's favorite actors, and they worked together in three of del Toro's films: Cronos, The Devil's Backbone and Pan's Labyrinth.

Amongst other awards he received a Konex Merit Diploma for his acting in three editions of the Entertainment Konex awards (1981, 1991 and 2001).[4] He was also nominated in 1996 for the Goya Awards as "Best Actor in a Leading Role" for Nobody Will Speak of Us When We're Dead.

He acquired Spanish citizenship in June 2003.

He appeared in the film The 33 in 2015.

Awards (partial)

Wins

• Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival: Lifetime Achievement Award, 2003.
• Havana Film Festival: Honorary Award, 2002.
• Mar del Plata Film Festival: Best Actor, for: Rosarigasinos, 2001.
• Huelva Latin American Film Festival: Prize of the City of Huelva, 2000.
• Fantasporto: International Fantasy Film Award, Best Actor, for: Cronos, 1993.
• Argentine Film Critics Association Awards: Won six awards for best actor, a record unbroken up to this day.