José Luis López Vázquez

Acting

José Luis López Vázquez

Born March 12, 1922 · Madrid, Spain

Died November 1, 2009 · aged 87

José Luis López Vázquez originally worked in theater as a costume designer, a scenic designer, and as an assistant director to Pío Ballesteros and Enrique Herreros. In 1946, he switched over to films, with a small role. Originally starring in comic roles, he made the move to drama films in the 1960s, demonstrating his profound aptitude for acting. During his life, he starred in more than 200 movie…

Known For

Little LipsLittle Lips · 1978
Little Lips
★ 4.91978
MovieDrama
A writer returns home to his estate after service in World War I. He has developed a very bad case of depression due to a war wound concerning his genitalia. He contemplates suicide, but recovers after becoming interested in his caretaker's 12 year-old war orphan niece, who now lives in the manor.
Torrente 2: Mission in MarbellaTorrente 2: Mission in Marbella · 2001
Torrente 2: Mission in Marbella
★ 6.12001
MovieActionComedy
For this second film in the cult comedy series Torrente takes our fat police officer from Madrid to Marbella in Spain to investigate a villain’s plot to destroy the city with a missile. This James Bond style slapstick comedy became the most successful box-office film in Spanish film history beating out only the first Torrente film.
The Legend of Frenchie KingThe Legend of Frenchie King · 1971
The Legend of Frenchie King
★ 5.71971
MovieComedyWestern
Outlaw sisters in the old West inherit a ranch and try to settle down and develop relationships with neighboring family of lots of brothers.
Travels with My AuntTravels with My Aunt · 1972
Travels with My Aunt
★ 6.01972
MovieAdventureComedy
At his mother's funeral, stuffy bank clerk Henry Pulling meets his Aunt Augusta, an elderly eccentric with more-than-shady dealings who pulls him along on a whirlwind adventure as she attempts to rescue an old lover.
Les CombinardsLes Combinards · 1966
Les Combinards
★ 6.01966
MovieComedy
Léo and Claude, two penniless friends turned con artists, answer matrimonial classified ads to trap women. But one of the friends soon finds his own game turned against him.
PlacidoPlacido · 1962
Placido
★ 7.71962
MovieComedy
In a small Spanish town, during the Christmas holidays, a group of rich old ladies organize a peculiar event that consists of inviting a homeless person to sit down to dinner at their wealthy table. Plácido, a humble worker, is hired by the organizers to participate in a parade with his three-wheeled vehicle, a seemingly simple mission that will not be easy for him to accomplish.
Tigers in LipstickTigers in Lipstick · 1979
Tigers in Lipstick
★ 4.41979
MovieComedy
8 comic sketches set in Italy, with 4 of the most famous European sex symbols of the 70's playing 2 roles each.
The Fencing MasterThe Fencing Master · 1992
The Fencing Master
★ 6.31992
MovieThrillerHistory
A fencing master in pre-revolution Spain is hired to teach fencing to a beautiful young woman. Although he has never taught a woman before he is fascinated by her and agrees. She wishes to learn a particular thrust which he is famous for. When a local nobleman becomes involved with her the intrigue begins.

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