Carlos Gallardo

Movie Actor

Birthday June 22, 1966

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Mexico

Age 58 years old

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About

Mexican actor, director and producer best known for his many collaborations with director Robert Rodriguez, including El Mariachi, Desperado and Planet Terror. He is the writer, director and star of the 1998 action film Single Action.

Before Fame

He made his first film using an 8mm camera in his early teens.

Trivia

In addition to his starring role in El Mariachi, he also served as a producer, special effects supervisor, dolly grip and unit production manager on the film.

Family Life

His father is Mexican and his mother is Irish. He has two older siblings.

Associated With

He played the title character in El Mariachi, a role which would later be played by Antonio Banderas in the film's sequels.