Frank Ramírez
Actor
- Born
- February 12, 1939 · Aguazul, Colombia
- Died
- February 19, 2015 (age 76)
Frank Augusto Ramírez Mateus (Aguazul, February 12, 1939 – Bogotá, February 19, 2015) was a Colombian film and television actor and director.
The son of Ismael Ramírez and Cecilia Mateus, Frank Ramírez was born in Aguazul, Casanare. From a very young age, he was drawn to acting. When he turned 20, he moved to New York to study at the Actor’s Studio. Years later, he became involved in Hollywood, where he appeared in important films and television series such as Barnaby Jones, Lou Grant, and Riptide.
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He returned to Colombia to portray significant roles in films such as Cóndores no entierran todos los días and La estrategia del caracol. He also appeared in TV series like La Mala Hora, Los atrevidos, El gallo de oro, and ¿Por qué diablos?. His last television appearance was in the adaptation of Breaking Bad, Metástasis.
The actor passed away at Clínica Marly in Bogotá at the age of 76 due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which he had been suffering from for some time, in addition to Parkinson’s disease.
Known for
The Strategy of the Snail
December 25, 1993
The Wrath of God
July 14, 1972
A Man of Principle
September 14, 1984
Smith!
March 21, 1969
Miracle in Rome
August 14, 1989
A Matter of Honour
June 3, 1988
Black River
January 1, 1990
María Cano
April 20, 1990
Drive Hard, Drive Fast
May 9, 1972
Law and Order
May 6, 1976
Águilas no cazan moscas
December 25, 1994
Acting11
- 1994Águilas no cazan moscas as Profesor Albarracín
- 1993The Strategy of the Snail as "Perro" Romero
- 1990María Cano as Ignacio Torres Giraldo
- 1990Black River as Tomás Fúnes
- 1989Miracle in Rome as Margurito Durarte
- 1988A Matter of Honour as Teacher Albarracín
- 1984A Man of Principle as Leon Maria Lozano
- 1976Law and Order as Rodriquez
- 1972The Wrath of God as Carlos Moreno
- 1972Drive Hard, Drive Fast