Actor
Raúl Juliá
March 9, 1940 · San Juan, Puerto Rico
Raúl Rafael Juliá y Arcelay (March 9, 1940 – October 24, 1994) was a Puerto Rican actor. His film career peaked in the US in the early 1990s. Born in San Juan, he gained interest in acting while still in school. Upon completing his studies, Juliá decided to pursue a career in acting. After performing in the local scene for some time, he was convinced by entertainment personality Orson Bean to move and work in New York City. Juliá, who had been bilingual since his childhood, soon gained interest in Broadway and "Off Broadway" plays. He performed in mobile projects, including the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre. Juliá was eventually noticed by Joseph Papp, who offered him work in the New York Shakespeare Festival. After gaining notoriety, he received roles in two television series, Love of Life and Sesame Street.
Notable work
7.1The Addams Family (1991)
as Gomez Addams
7Addams Family Values (1993)
as Gomez Addams
4.7Street Fighter (1994)
as Bison
6.8Presumed Innocent (1990)
as Sandy Stern
5.9The Rookie (1990)
as Strom
6.1Tequila Sunrise (1988)
as Commandante Xavier Escalante
6.8The Panic in Needle Park (1971)
as Marco
7Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
as Valentin Arregui
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