Santiago Segura
Encyclopedia
Santiago Segura Silva is a Spanish
film actor
, screenwriter
, producer
and director
.
Santiago was born in the Carabanchel
neighbourhood
in Madrid
. After studying Arts at the Complutense University of Madrid
, he decided to pursue a career as a film-maker and in 1989 he directed the short Relatos de medianoche with a budget of 7000 pesetas (around US$50). In 1992 he went on to direct his first professional short "Evilio", followed with "Perturbado" in 1993.
In 1993 he had a small role in Alex de la Iglesia
's film Acción mutante
. Two years later he starred in El día de la Bestia
, from the same director and that role made him famous in Spain. In 1998 he directed the film that brought him to stardom, Torrente: El brazo tonto de la ley (1998
), in which he also acted as the lead character José Luis Torrente
, a sleazy crime-fighter. Its popularity led to a sequel (Torrente 2: Misión en Marbella
) and a computer game (Torrente: El juego).
Torrente 2: Misión en Marbella made €22,838,500 at the Spanish box office
, becoming the highest grossing Spanish film of all time. Torrente 3: El Protector, the third film in the series, was released in September 2005. Its advertising campaign parodied Batman Begins
, using the phrase "Torrente Acabado" ("Torrente Finished"). Although he declared Torrente 3: El Protector would be the last of the Torrente series, Torrente 4 was released in 2011.In 2010, he played the title role in El gran Vázquez, based on the life of the legendary cartoonist/wastrel Manuel Vázquez Gallego.
He has since made his way into American culture by making appearances in movies such as Hellboy
, Perdita Durango
, Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
and Blade II
. He also was the dubbing actor for Jack Black
's role Eddie Riggs in the European Spanish release of the video game Brütal Legend
.
Because of his success, Santiago Segura has become a producer. He owns Amiguetes Entertainment company and has produced Promedio Rojo (featuring Nicolás López
).
Spain
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film actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
, producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
and director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
.
Santiago was born in the Carabanchel
Carabanchel
Carabanchel is a district in the south western suburbs of Madrid, Spain.-Overview:The area was the scene of fierce fighting during the Spanish Civil War -especially in November 1936, during the Battle of Madrid, when Nationalist troops tried to fight their way into the area. Unacustomed to street...
neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
A neighbourhood or neighborhood is a geographically localised community within a larger city, town or suburb. Neighbourhoods are often social communities with considerable face-to-face interaction among members. "Researchers have not agreed on an exact definition...
in Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
. After studying Arts at the Complutense University of Madrid
Complutense University of Madrid
The Complutense University of Madrid is a university in Madrid, and one of the oldest universities in the world. It is located on a sprawling campus that occupies the entirety of the Ciudad Universitaria district of Madrid, with annexes in the district of Somosaguas in the neighboring city of...
, he decided to pursue a career as a film-maker and in 1989 he directed the short Relatos de medianoche with a budget of 7000 pesetas (around US$50). In 1992 he went on to direct his first professional short "Evilio", followed with "Perturbado" in 1993.
In 1993 he had a small role in Alex de la Iglesia
Álex de la Iglesia
Alejandro "Álex" de la Iglesia Mendoza is a Spanish film director, screenwriter, film producer and former comic book artist.Most of De La Iglesia's films reached cult status due to their weird sense of humour.- Biography :...
's film Acción mutante
Acción mutante
Acción mutante is a 1993 Spanish science fiction black comedy film directed by Álex de la Iglesia.-Plot:A future post-apocalyptic world is ruled by the good-looking people. A terrorist group of disabled people, who see themselves as mutants, take arms against their oppressors. They plan to rid the...
. Two years later he starred in El día de la Bestia
El día de la bestia
The Day of the Beast is a 1995 Spanish black comedy film directed by Álex de la Iglesia and featuring Santiago Segura and Álex Angulo.- Plot :...
, from the same director and that role made him famous in Spain. In 1998 he directed the film that brought him to stardom, Torrente: El brazo tonto de la ley (1998
1998 in film
-Events:* February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein.* Former child star Gary Coleman is charged with assaulting a young female bus driver at a California shopping mall.-Top grossing films:...
), in which he also acted as the lead character José Luis Torrente
José Luis Torrente
José Luis Torrente is a fictional character created by Spanish actor and director Santiago Segura and the main character in the Torrente dark comedy-action film series...
, a sleazy crime-fighter. Its popularity led to a sequel (Torrente 2: Misión en Marbella
Torrente 2: Misión en Marbella
Torrente, Misión en Marbella is a 2001 Spanish dark comedy. The film is the sequel to Torrente, el brazo tonto de la ley, and, like the first film, it was written and directed by Santiago Segura who takes the leading role of José Luis Torrente.- Plot:...
) and a computer game (Torrente: El juego).
Torrente 2: Misión en Marbella made €22,838,500 at the Spanish box office
Box office
A box office is a place where tickets are sold to the public for admission to an event. Patrons may perform the transaction at a countertop, through an unblocked hole through a wall or window, or at a wicket....
, becoming the highest grossing Spanish film of all time. Torrente 3: El Protector, the third film in the series, was released in September 2005. Its advertising campaign parodied Batman Begins
Batman Begins
Batman Begins is a 2005 American superhero action film based on the fictional DC Comics character Batman, directed by Christopher Nolan. It stars Christian Bale as Batman, along with Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Cillian Murphy, Morgan Freeman, Ken Watanabe, Tom Wilkinson,...
, using the phrase "Torrente Acabado" ("Torrente Finished"). Although he declared Torrente 3: El Protector would be the last of the Torrente series, Torrente 4 was released in 2011.In 2010, he played the title role in El gran Vázquez, based on the life of the legendary cartoonist/wastrel Manuel Vázquez Gallego.
He has since made his way into American culture by making appearances in movies such as Hellboy
Hellboy (film)
Hellboy is a 2004 supernatural superhero film, starring Ron Perlman, John Hurt and Selma Blair, directed by Guillermo del Toro. The film is based on the Dark Horse Comics work Hellboy: Seed of Destruction by Mike Mignola. It was produced by Revolution Studios, and distributed by Columbia Pictures...
, Perdita Durango
Perdita Durango
Perdita Durango, released as Dance with the Devil in the US, is a film directed by Alex de la Iglesia as a cross between the crime and horror genres. The film is based on Barry Gifford's novel 59° and Raining: The Story of Perdita Durango...
, Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London is an English-American action comedy film and the sequel to the 2003 film Agent Cody Banks, and was released in the United States on March 12, 2004. Frankie Muniz was the only major returning star, with Hannah Spearritt now playing the love interest and...
and Blade II
Blade II
Blade II is a 2002 superhero vampire film based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Blade. It is the sequel of the Blade film series. It was written by David S. Goyer, who also wrote the previous film...
. He also was the dubbing actor for Jack Black
Jack Black
Jack Black , is an American actor and musician, notably of Tenacious D.Jack Black may also refer to:* Jack Black , late 19th - early 20th Century author and hobo* Jack Black , drummer for 1970s UK punk band The Boys...
's role Eddie Riggs in the European Spanish release of the video game Brütal Legend
Brütal Legend
Brütal Legend is an action-adventure/real-time strategy game created by Double Fine Productions and published by Electronic Arts for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game was released during October 2009 in North America and Europe...
.
Because of his success, Santiago Segura has become a producer. He owns Amiguetes Entertainment company and has produced Promedio Rojo (featuring Nicolás López
Nicolás López
Nicolás Federico López Alonso is a Uruguayan footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club A.S. Roma.-Playing career:...
).
Filmography
- "Relatos de .anoche" (1989) (short)
- "Eduardo" (1990) (short)
- "Evilio" (1992) (short)
- "El cobrador del gas sólo llama una vez" (1992) (short)
- Acción mutanteAcción mutanteAcción mutante is a 1993 Spanish science fiction black comedy film directed by Álex de la Iglesia.-Plot:A future post-apocalyptic world is ruled by the good-looking people. A terrorist group of disabled people, who see themselves as mutants, take arms against their oppressors. They plan to rid the...
(1993) - "Perturbado" (1993) (short)
- "Evilio vuelve" (1994) (short)
- El día de la BestiaEl día de la bestiaThe Day of the Beast is a 1995 Spanish black comedy film directed by Álex de la Iglesia and featuring Santiago Segura and Álex Angulo.- Plot :...
(1995) - Killer Barbys (1996)
- Perdita DurangoPerdita DurangoPerdita Durango, released as Dance with the Devil in the US, is a film directed by Alex de la Iglesia as a cross between the crime and horror genres. The film is based on Barry Gifford's novel 59° and Raining: The Story of Perdita Durango...
(1997) - Torrente: El brazo tonto de la leyTorrente, el brazo tonto de la leyTorrente, el brazo tonto de la ley is a 1998 Spanish dark comedy written, directed and starred by Santiago Segura.- Plot:Torrente is a lazy, rude, drunkard, sexist, racist, extreme-right-wing Madrid cop; a despicable character who only cares about himself. He lives in a decrepit slum with his...
(1998) (actor, writer and director) - La niña de tus ojosLa niña de tus ojosThe Girl of Your Dreams is a 1998 Spanish drama film produced and directed by Fernando Trueba based on facts: during the Spanish Civil War, cinema studios supported the Republic, so Franco's followers had to go to Germany or Italy to make fictional films at Universum Film AG, known as UFA studios...
(1998) - Muertos de risa (1999)
- París-Tombuctú (1999)
- El corazón del guerrero (2000)
- Sabotage! (2000)
- Obra maestra (2000)
- Torrente 2: Misión en MarbellaTorrente 2: Misión en MarbellaTorrente, Misión en Marbella is a 2001 Spanish dark comedy. The film is the sequel to Torrente, el brazo tonto de la ley, and, like the first film, it was written and directed by Santiago Segura who takes the leading role of José Luis Torrente.- Plot:...
(2001) (actor, writer, director and producer) - Chica de RíoChica de RíoGirl from Rio is a 2001 film, written and directed by Christopher Monger, starring Hugh Laurie, Vanessa Nunes, Santiago Segura, Lia Williams, and Patrick Barlow.-Plot:...
(2001) - Blade IIBlade IIBlade II is a 2002 superhero vampire film based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Blade. It is the sequel of the Blade film series. It was written by David S. Goyer, who also wrote the previous film...
(2002) - Asesino en serio (2002) (co-producer)
- El oro de Moscú (2003)
- TiptoesTiptoesTiptoes is a 2003 film starring Kate Beckinsale, Matthew McConaughey, and Gary Oldman. The film was screened at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival.-Plot:...
(2003) - Una de zombisUna de zombis- Cast :*Miguel Ángel Aijón - Aijón*Miguel Ángel Aparicio - Caspas*Mayte Navales - Carla*Nacho Rubio - El Duende*Salomé Jiménez - La Puños*Santiago Segura - Padre Pelayo/Entrecot/Himself*Raúl Sanz - Johhny Maldad*Natalia Moreno - Luchi...
(2003) (actor and producer) - Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination LondonAgent Cody Banks 2: Destination LondonAgent Cody Banks 2: Destination London is an English-American action comedy film and the sequel to the 2003 film Agent Cody Banks, and was released in the United States on March 12, 2004. Frankie Muniz was the only major returning star, with Hannah Spearritt now playing the love interest and...
(2004) - HellboyHellboy (film)Hellboy is a 2004 supernatural superhero film, starring Ron Perlman, John Hurt and Selma Blair, directed by Guillermo del Toro. The film is based on the Dark Horse Comics work Hellboy: Seed of Destruction by Mike Mignola. It was produced by Revolution Studios, and distributed by Columbia Pictures...
(2004) - Isi Disi (2004)
- Promedio rojo (2004) (producer)
- Dí que síDi que sí- Plot :Víctor Martínez is a shy 36-year-old man working as an usher at a movie theater. He still lives with his mother . By some mistake, he ends up in a reality show with Estrella Cuevas , an aspiring actress. They win the contest and are sent off to spend some time together at a luxury hotel at...
(2004) - El asombroso mundo de Borjamari y Pocholo (2004) (actor and producer)
- Torrente 3: El protector (2005) (actor, writer, director and producer)
- Isi & Disi, alto voltaje (2006)
- Asterix at the Olympic GamesAstérix at the Olympic Games (film)Asterix at the Olympic Games is a French film, adapted from René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo's Astérix comic series. It was filmed essentially in Spain in the course of the year 2006. Its €78 million budget makes it one of the most expensive European movies ever...
(2008) - King ShotKing ShotKing Shot is an unrealized film by Alejandro Jodorowsky. It was to have been co-produced by David Lynch and was scheduled for release in 2010. The cast included Nick Nolte, Asia Argento, Marilyn Manson, Udo Kier, and Santiago Segura...
(2009) - A Sad Trumpet Ballad (2010)
- Torrente 4 Lethal Crisis (2011)
- Pa' Habbo (2011)