Biografia
José Luis García-Pérez, born in Seville, is a Spanish actor with a distinguished career spanning cinema, television, and theater both in Spain and internationally, including significant roles in English-language productions.
From the outset, García-Pérez has amassed numerous accolades. He was honored as Best Andalusian Theater Actor and received Goya Award nominations for his performances in Miguel Albaladejo's "Cachorro" and Chus Gutiérrez's "Retorno a Hansala." His recognition extends to awards from festivals such as the Euro-Arab Film Festival Amal, the Valencia Mostra, and the Malaga International Film Festival.
His theatrical versatility is evident in leading roles in acclaimed productions like "La Avería" directed by Blanca Portillo, Patrick Marber's "Closer" under Mariano Barroso, and "Viejos Tiempos" directed by Ricardo Moya. Additionally, he has demonstrated his producing skills with the monologue "Diario de un Loco" by Nikolai Gogol, directed by Luis Luque.
In film, García-Pérez has been featured at prestigious events including the San Sebastián International Film Festival, the Montreal International Film Festival, Malaga's Spanish Film Festival, and Valladolid's Seminci. Notable films such as "Los Aires Difíciles" by Gerardo Herrero, "Los Niños Salvajes" by Patricia Ferreira, "Héctor," "Siete Mesas de Billar Francés" by Gracia Querejeta, and "Retorno a Hansala" by Chus Gutiérrez have cemented his status in cinema.
His command of English has enabled him to take part in international projects, collaborating with directors like Rodrigo Cortés in "Buried," Gustavo Ron in "Ways to Live Forever," and Adam Glass in Netflix USA's "In From The Cold," alongside actors such as Paco Cabezas and Daniel Calparsoro.
García-Pérez's extensive television work includes appearances in over 50 series. His roles range from national hits like "Guante Blanco," "Fuera de Lugar," and "Amar en Tiempos Revueltos," to portraying Hernán Cortés in "Carlos, Rey Emperador," and more recent international productions such as "El Cid" on Amazon Prime and Netflix's "La Noche Más Larga," demonstrating his broad audience appeal.
Recently, he starred in the critically acclaimed series "Las Noches de Tefía," directed by Miguel del Arco on Atresplayer, and "Honor," the Spanish adaptation of "Your Honor," for which he earned the Best Leading Actor award at the FICAL International Film Festival.
On stage, he has led remarkable productions including "Don Juan Tenorio" directed by Blanca Portillo, "El Cartógrafo" by Juan Mayorga, and "El Mago," also directed by Mayorga. His latest endeavor, "Amistad," where he acts, directs, and produces, debuted at Las Naves de Matadero and Teatro Español in Madrid and is currently touring.
With a multidisciplinary approach, José Luis García-Pérez stands as a prominent figure in the performing arts. His commitment, talent, and adaptability secure his influential role across various artistic platforms and projects.
