
Acting
Miguel Ángel Fuentes
Also Known As: Miguel Ángel Fuentes Ojeda
Birth Date
September 29, 1953
Death Date
December 29, 2023
(passed away at 70)
Place of Birth
Tlacotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Biography
Handsome, and terrifying, 6-foot-6, Native-Mexican businessman, entrepreneur, and character actor. Fuentes was of ethnic Mixtec. Miguel Ángel Fuentes was from Tlacotepec, Mexico. Known for his physically imposing presence in movies. Fuentes almost weighed 300lbs (136kg). He wore size 18 8E shoes. He also had a monstrous wingspan of 7’3” (221cm). Born Miguel Ángel Fuentes Ojeda, he showcased talent and versatility over a career spanning over 80 films and television productions, contributing to the Mexican, Hollywood, and European entertainment industries. His journey began in the 1970s with notable works like "México, México, Ra Ra Ra" and "The Bermuda Triangle," where he collaborated with acclaimed figures such as Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Gene Hackman, and Chuck Norris. One of his standout achievements was his role in the 2001 film "The Mexican," directed by Gore Verbinski, where he shared the screen with internationally renowned stars. Fuentes received recognition for his portrayal of 'Gulp,' a satirical parody of "The Incredible Hulk," in the television show "La Carabina de Ambrosio," earning him the moniker 'Mexican Hulk.' His legacy in Mexican television encompasses series and telenovelas like "Nosotros los Guapos," "Rubí," "La Madrastra," "Carrusel," and "Cómplices al rescate." Moreover, his influence extended to American television through series such as "El Señor de los Cielos," "Run Coyote Run," and "Texas Rising." He left a mark on the silver screen with memorable roles in films like "La Ley de Herodes," "Mookie," "Fitzcarraldo," "L'uomo Puma," and "Firewalker," among others. His final appearance was in the television comedy series "Julia vs Julia" in 2019.
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The A-Team
Quintana
1983 • 1 episode

Green Ice
Herado
1981

Cómplices Al Rescate
El Sombras
2002 • 132 episodes

Fitzcarraldo
Cholo
1982

The Mexican
Big Thief #4
2001

Firewalker
Big Man
1986

Caveman
Grot
1981

The Evil That Men Do
Latino
1984

Herod's Law
Pancho
1999

Sorceress
Player
1982

Triumphs of a Man Called Horse
Big Bear
1983

The Bermuda Triangle
Gordon
1978

Burden of Dreams
Self - Actor
1982

Pumaman
Vadinho
1980

Deathstalker III: The Warriors from Hell
1st Bodyguard
1988

Oceans of Fire
Roughneck
1986

High Art
Camilo Fuentes
1991

Frankenstein's Great Aunt Tillie
The Monster
1984

Separate Vacations
Tiny the Henchman
1986

Santo and the Border of Terror
Monk, capataz
1981