Actors from Mexico

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Mexicans Actors of all time. This list of famous Mexicans Actors is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Mexicans Actors.

1. #1

   

   Anthony Quinn

   1915 - 2001

   HPI 79.2478 langs

   Anthony Quinn is most famous for his roles in the movies Zorba the Greek and Lawrence of Arabia.

2. #2

   

   Salma Hayek

   b. 1966

   HPI 71.4788 langs

   Salma Hayek is most famous for her roles in films such as Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn, Dogma, and Frida.

3. #3

   

   Cantinflas

   1911 - 1993

   HPI 68.1550 langs

   Cantinflas is most famous for starring in the film "El Presidente," which was the first Mexican movie to win an Academy Award.

4. #4

   

   Pedro Armendáriz

   1912 - 1963

   HPI 66.0640 langs

   Pedro Armendáriz is most famous for his role as the Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa in the 1940 Hollywood film Viva Villa!

5. #5

   

   Claudio Brook

   1927 - 1995

   HPI 58.4915 langs
6. #6

   

   Damián Alcázar

   b. 1953

   HPI 57.6316 langs

   Damián Alcázar is most famous for his powerful performances in Mexican and international films, including "Amores Perros" and "The...Read moreShow less

   Damián Alcázar is most famous for his powerful performances in Mexican and international films, including "Amores Perros" and "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian." A lesser-known fact is that he has also pursued a career in Mexican politics, serving as a federal deputy in the Congress of the Union. His lasting legacy includes advancing social themes in cinema and contributing to public service, inspiring a new generation of Latin American actors.

7. #7

   

   Irma Serrano

   1933 - 2023

   HPI 55.5319 langs
8. #8

   

   Eduardo Yáñez

   b. 1960

   HPI 53.6114 langs

   Eduardo Yáñez is a Mexican actor best known for his roles in telenovelas such as "Amor Real" and "Fuego en la Sangre." He has gained...Read moreShow less

   Eduardo Yáñez is a Mexican actor best known for his roles in telenovelas such as "Amor Real" and "Fuego en la Sangre." He has gained significant recognition in the Latin American entertainment industry for his performances and charismatic presence.

9. #9

   

   Arturo Peniche

   b. 1962

   HPI 51.6715 langs

   Arturo Peniche is a Mexican actor best known for his roles in telenovelas such as "Cadenas de Amargura" and "El Privilegio de Amar." He has...Read moreShow less

   Arturo Peniche is a Mexican actor best known for his roles in telenovelas such as "Cadenas de Amargura" and "El Privilegio de Amar." He has had a successful career in television and film, becoming a prominent figure in the Latin American entertainment industry.

10. #10

    

    Lorena Rojas

    1971 - 2015

    HPI 50.6823 langs