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Daniel Giménez Cacho

Actor

Daniel Giménez Cacho

  • Born: 5 September 1961, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Estimated net worth: 5 million USD

Daniel Giménez Cacho is a celebrated Mexican actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained prominence for his roles in films such as 'Chronos' and 'Silent Light.' Cacho is admired for his distinctive voice and ability to…

About Daniel Giménez Cacho

Daniel Giménez Cacho is a celebrated Mexican actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained prominence for his roles in films such as 'Chronos' and 'Silent Light.' Cacho is admired for his distinctive voice and ability to navigate complex characters, making him a respected figure in the Latin American cinema landscape.

Born
5 September 1961, Mexico City, Mexico
Known for
Acting
Height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Spouses
María José Magán (2020-present)
Children
2 (Names not publicly known)
Parents
Gabriel Giménez (father), Patricia Cacho (mother)
Estimated net worth
5 million USD

Fun facts about Daniel Giménez Cacho

  • Daniel Giménez Cacho has worked with renowned directors like Guillermo del Toro and Carlos Reygadas.
  • He studied acting at the National University of Mexico before launching his successful career.

Famous Daniel Giménez Cacho quotes

“El tiempo es un ladrón.”
Chronos, 1993
“La vida es un sueño.”
Silent Light, 2007
“No hay nada más poderoso que una historia.”
Nadie es perfecto, 2008

Daniel Giménez Cacho filmography

Cast (95)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Mexico 86 MovieEmilio Azcárraga7.8
2026Us MovieFather’s Voice
2026The Wig MovieLorenzo8.5
2026Juana MovieHombre Psiquiatra
2025Depeche Mode: M MovieNarrator8.2
2025Mollusk MovieUnknown character
2024Kill the Jockey MovieSirena6.7
2024Down the Rabbit Hole MovieGober6.8
2023Familia MovieLeo7.0
2022BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths MovieSilverio Gama6.8
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YearTitleCharacterRating
2021Memoria MovieJuan Ospina6.0
2021Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía? MovieSelf - Narrator (voice)7.3
2020Siberia MovieDoctor4.9
2019Devil Between the Legs MovieCacho6.6
2019Chicuarotes MovieChillamil7.8
2019The Raft MovieSantiago Genovés (voice)5.9
2018If I Were You MovieUnknown character6.8
2018An Unknown Enemy TVFernando Barrientos8.0
2018Here on Earth TVMario Rocha6.1
2017The Eternal Feminine MovieRicardo Guerra6.2
2017Zama MovieDon Diego de Zama6.5
2017Light Years MovieUnknown character6.3
2017The Summit MovieSebastian Sastre / Mexican President5.9
2016The Promise MovieReverend Dikran Antreassian6.8
2016El Jeremías MovieDr. Federico Forni6.9
2016The Chosen MovieNarrator (voice)5.8
2016You're Killing Me Susana MovieEditor6.6
2016A Monster with a Thousand Heads MovieNicolas Pietro5.9
2015Leaf Blower MovieUnknown character7.0
2015Club de Cuervos TVFélix8.4
2015She's Ramona MovieLicenciado del Valle5.1
2014Crónica de castas TVOctavio
2012El Santos vs la Tetona Mendoza MovieSantos (voice)6.6
2012Los Rollos Perdidos MovieUnknown character7.3
2012Come Out and Play MovieThe Man5.0
2012Blancanieves MovieAntonio Villalta7.2
2012Made in Mexico MovieSelf6.2
2012Colosio MovieEl Doctor7.0
2012Get the Gringo MovieJavi6.6
2012The Painting Lesson MovieAguiar5.7
2010We Are What We Are MovieTito6.0
2010Gritos D Muerte y Libertad MovieAgustín de Iturbide
2010El Infierno MovieCapitán Ramírez8.0
2010Gritos de Muerte y Libertad TVAgustín de Iturbide5.0
2010File of Attempted Murder MovieFederico Gamboa6.3
2010Love on a Weekend MovieLuis4.0
2008I'm Gonna Explode MovieDip. Eugenio Valdez6.4
2008Tear This Heart Out MovieAndres Ascencio7.9
2008Born Without MovieUnknown character
2007The Black Pimpernel MovieRicardo Fuentes5.2
2007The Zone MovieDaniel6.4
2007The Tell-Tale Heart MovieNarrator9.5
2006Celia's Lives MovieAgustín5.9
2005Innocent Voices MoviePriest8.2
2004Impressions from the Shoot: Making Bad Education MovieSelf
2004Santo Against The Clones TVDr. Clon
2004The Art of Losing MovieVíctor Silanpa6.1
2004Bad Education MoviePadre Manolo7.4
2003Nicotina MovieBeto6.7
2002Aro Tolbukhin in the Mind of a Killer MovieAdult Aro5.8
2002I Murder Seriously MovieOnofre5.6
2002Las Lunas del Auditorio TVSelf7.3
2002The Virgin of Lust MovieToledano6.8
2002God Is on Air MovieBigardo7.7
2002Life Kills MovieHugo5.7
2001No Shame MovieMario6.2
2001Y Tu Mamá También MovieNarrator (voice)7.4
2001Behind the Scenes of 'Y Tu Mamá También' MovieNarrator7.0
2000The Prince of the Pacific MovieSecond4.6
1999Jealousy MovieAntonio5.5
1999No One Writes to the Colonel MovieNogales5.7
1997¿Quién diablos es Juliette? MovieHimself5.1
1997Sweet Release MovieRadio (Voz)6.3
1997Goodbye Mom MovieNorman6.7
1996Deep Crimson MovieNicolas Estrella6.8
1995On the Air MovieAlberto4.2
1995Nobody Will Speak of Us When We're Dead MovieOswaldo7.0
1995Midaq Alley MovieJosé Luis7.3
1994Amber MovieBufón5.1
1994Nosotras también MovieFelipe
1993Cronos MovieTito6.7
1993In The MIddle of Nowhere MovieUnknown character5.7
1992Sólo con tu pareja MovieTomás Tomás6.5
1992La dedicatoria MovieUnknown character10.0
1992Lost Objects MovieJuan Isunza7.2
1991Cabeza de Vaca MovieDorantes6.8
1991Bandidos MovieTuco6.2
1991Camino largo a Tijuana MovieTubo6.7
1991Con el amor no se juega MovieUnknown character6.5
1989Teresa TVHéctor de la Barrera8.0
1989Violence in Cold Blood MovieUnknown character7.5
1988The Marked Hour TV(Varios)8.3
1987Herencia maldita MovieUnknown character5.0
TBALupe MovieUnknown character
TBALa muerte es un lugar solitario MovieUnknown character10.0

Crew (4)

YearTitleRoleRating
2026Juana MovieDirector · Directing
2017Tales of Mexico MovieDirector · Directing5.0
2014Crónica de castas TVDirector · Directing
2014Crónica de castas TVExecutive Producer · Production

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Questions about Daniel Giménez Cacho

What are some of Daniel Giménez Cacho's most recognized films?

Daniel Giménez Cacho is known for films like 'Chronos,' 'Silent Light,' and 'Nadie es perfecto,' showcasing his range as an actor.

Has Daniel Giménez Cacho won any awards?

Yes, he has received several awards including the Ariel Award for Best Actor, recognizing his contributions to Mexican cinema.

What was Daniel Giménez Cacho's first film?

His first film appearance was in 'The Last of the Conquerors' (1990), marking the beginning of his acting career.

How many children does Daniel Giménez Cacho have?

Daniel Giménez Cacho has two children, although their names are not publicly disclosed.

What is Daniel Giménez Cacho's estimated net worth?

His estimated net worth is around 5 million USD, reflecting his successful career in the film industry.

What genres does Daniel Giménez Cacho typically work in?

He often works in drama and art-house films, known for portraying complex characters in thought-provoking narratives.

What is a notable milestone in Daniel Giménez Cacho's career?

A notable milestone was his role in 'Silent Light,' which earned him international acclaim and solidified his status in cinema.

Where was Daniel Giménez Cacho born?

Daniel Giménez Cacho was born in Mexico City, Mexico, where he also began his journey in acting.