Xabier Elorriaga

Xabier Elorriaga

actor, director, writer

Xabier Elorriaga was born on Apr 01, 1944 in Venezuela. Xabier Elorriaga's big-screen debut came with La oscura historia de la prima Montse directed by Jordi Cadena in 1977, strarring Salvador Vilella. Xabier Elorriaga is known for Thesis directed by Alejandro Amenábar, Ana Torrent stars as Ángela and Fele Martínez as Chema. Xabier Elorriaga has got 2 awards and 2 nominations so far. The most recent award Xabier Elorriaga achieved is Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain. The upcoming new movie Xabier Elorriaga plays is The Cliff which will be released on Jun 03, 2016.

The son of Basque exiles because of the Spanish Civil War, was born in Venezuela and educated in Chile. In 1969 he returned to Spain and settled in Bilbao, taking its first steps as a stage actor in the group Kriselu. His debut film was produced in 1975 with "The Burnt City. New roles will happen, usually with a strong ideological commitment close to the left and usually starring roles. Also addressing other facets within the profession: Professor of dubbing in Euskera, film director, screenwriter ...

  • Birthday

    Apr 01, 1944
  • Place of Birth

    Maracaibo, Venezuela
  • Also known

    Javier Elorriaga

Known For

Awards

2 wins & 2 nominations

Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain
1978
Best Supporting Actor (Mejor Actor de Reparto)
Winner - CEC Award
A un dios desconocido (1977)
1977
Best Actor (Mejor Actor Protagonista)
Winner - CEC Award
La ciutat cremada (1976)

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