Orlando Urdaneta
Biography
Orlando Rafael Urdaneta (Maracaibo, October 24, 1950) is a Venezuelan actor, presenter, playwright, visual artist, and comedian. He began his acting career as a child, debuting on the "Bambilandia" program on Venevision, and was later cast in theater productions, telenovelas, and films. He also stood out as a host of game shows and radio and television programs, working as a comedian. In 1979, he married actress Chelo Rodríguez.
He has received the National Film Award in recognition of his career. His work has earned him several awards, such as the Municipal Theater Award in 1997. The following year, he was honored by La Casa del Artista, and in 1998 and 1999, he received the National Association of Cinematographic Artists (ANAC) award for his participation in the Venezuelan films Pandemonium and 100 años de perdón.
Acting (42 movies)
Bambino Mio
1994
The Smoking Fish
1977
Little Thieves, Big Thieves
1998
Vidas paralelas
1993
Noche de perros
2011
The Secret
1988
El fascista, la beata y su hija desvirgada
1978
Koati
2021
La mágica aventura de Óscar
2001
Pandemonium, the Hell's Capital City
1997
When I Want to Cry, I Don't
1973
Macho y hembra
1984
Playing Under The Moon
2000
Passionate Mobile
1994
Comrade Augusto
1976
Los tracaleros
1977
Salserin, the First Time
1997
Carlito's Way
1993
I'm a Delinquent
1976
Chronicle of a Latin American Subversive
1974
Crab II
1984
Crab
1982
A Tame Song for a Brave People
1976
Tubérculo Presidente
2016
Ver a Hilda Vera
1998
Cédula ciudadano
2000
Seagulls Fly Low
1978
Savage Summer
1980
Fiebre
1976
Los muertos sí salen
1976
El crimen del penalista
1979
Pa mí tú estás loco
1978
La hora Texaco
1985
Borrón y cuenta nueva
2002
Open Air
1996
La Tercera Edad
2024
Profundo
1988
El atentado
1985
Manuela Sáenz
2000
Savane - Sex and Diamonds
1978
Una noche oriental
1986
Perro de alambre
1980
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Pandemonium, the Hell's Capital City | 1997 | Writer |