Juan Diego (actor)
Juan Diego Ruiz Moreno (14 December 1942 – 28 April 2022), professionally known as Juan Diego, was a Spanish actor who appeared on stage, in television and film productions since 1957. He starred in films such as The Holy Innocents, The 7th Day, Dragon Rapide, París-Tombuctú and You're the One.
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At the 33rd Goya Awards in 2019 | |
| Born | Juan Diego Ruiz Moreno 14 December 1942 Bormujos, Spain |
| Died | 28 April 2022 (aged 79) Madrid, Spain |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Children | 2 |
Performing with a raspy voice for much of his career, he is often associated with abrupt, violent, and authoritarian roles, having a knack for nailing fascist-like characters. His most known television role was the foul-mouthed Don Lorenzo in Los hombres de Paco, popular for the idiom ¡Mis santos cojones!
Also known for his left-wing political activism, Juan Diego took part in the struggle for advancing film workers' labor rights in Spain.
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