Born 1953 (age 70) · Tlacotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Appears in 35 titles

Handsome, and terrifying, 6-foot-6, Native-Mexican businessman, entrepreneur, and character actor. Fuentes was of ethnic Mixtec. Miguel Ángel Fuentes was from Tlacotepec, Mexico. Known for his physically imposing presence in movies. Fuentes almost weighed 300lbs (136kg). He wore size 18 8E shoes. He also had a monstrous wingspan of 7’3” (221cm). Born Miguel Ángel Fuentes Ojeda, he showcased talent and versatility over a career spanning over 80 films and television productions, contributing to the Mexican, Hollywood, and European entertainment industries. His journey began in the 1970s with notable works like "México, México, Ra Ra Ra" and "The Bermuda Triangle," where he collaborated with acclaimed figures such as Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Gene Hackman, and Chuck Norris. One of his standout achievements was his role in the 2001 film "The Mexican," directed by Gore Verbinski, where he shared the screen with internationally renowned stars. Fuentes received recognition for his portrayal of 'Gulp,' a satirical parody of "The Incredible Hulk," in the television show "La Carabina de Ambrosio," earning him the moniker 'Mexican Hulk.' His legacy in Mexican television encompasses series and telenovelas like "Nosotros los Guapos," "Rubí," "La Madrastra," "Carrusel," and "Cómplices al rescate." Moreover, his influence extended to American television through series such as "El Señor de los Cielos," "Run Coyote Run," and "Texas Rising." He left a mark on the silver screen with memorable roles in films like "La Ley de Herodes," "Mookie," "Fitzcarraldo," "L'uomo Puma," and "Firewalker," among others. His final appearance was in the television comedy series "Julia vs Julia" in 2019.

Filmography

The Mexican
6.0
The Mexican
2001
as Big Car Thief #4
Fitzcarraldo
7.6
Fitzcarraldo
1982
as Cholo
Firewalker
5.4
Firewalker
1986
as Big Man
Herod's Law
8.0
Herod's Law
1999
as Pancho
Caveman
6.5
Caveman
1981
as Grot
Burden of Dreams
7.6
Burden of Dreams
1982
as Self - Actor
The Evil That Men Do
5.8
The Evil That Men Do
1984
as Latino
Sorceress
4.4
Sorceress
1982
as Player
Pumaman
2.9
Pumaman
1980
as Vadinho
Mookie
5.5
Mookie
1998
as El Indio
Deathstalker III: The Warriors from Hell
3.6
Deathstalker III: The Warriors from Hell
1988
as 1st Bodyguard
The Bermuda Triangle
4.1
The Bermuda Triangle
1978
as Gordon
Triumphs of a Man Called Horse
5.8
Triumphs of a Man Called Horse
1983
as Big Bear
Green Ice
5.7
Green Ice
1981
as Herado
High Art
4.5
High Art
1991
as Camilo Fuentes
Separate Vacations
4.4
Separate Vacations
1986
as Tiny the Henchman
The Flight of the Stork
4.3
The Flight of the Stork
1979
as Chiquilín
Frankenstein's Great Aunt Tillie
3.0
Frankenstein's Great Aunt Tillie
1984
as The Monster
Mexico, Mexico, ra, ra, ra!
Oceans of Fire
4.9
Oceans of Fire
1986
as Roughneck