Ignacio López Tarso

Ignacio López Tarso was a Mexican actor whose career encompassed theatre, film and television, beginning with formal training at Mexico’s Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1949. He became especially known for films such as Macario, El hombre de papel, El gallo de oro and Rosa Blanca, and received major recognition including the Ariel Award for Best Actor and the Ariel de Oro for career achievement. Alongside his artistic work, he served as a federal deputy from 1988 to 1991.