Lupe Ontiveros (1942–2012) |
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Lupe Ontiveros was born on September 17, 1942 in El Paso, Texas, USA. She is known for As Good as It Gets (1997), Selena (1997) and Chuck & Buck (2000). She was married to Elias P. Ontiveros. She died on July 26, 2012 in Whittier, California, USA.
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Born:in El Paso, Texas, USADied:(age 69) in Whittier, California, USA |
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Actress (111 credits)
Actress (111 credits)
2004-2012
Desperate Housewives
(TV Series)
Juanita 'Mama' Solis
Juanita 'Mama' Solis
- Finishing the Hat
(2012)
... Juanita 'Mama' Solis (uncredited)
- Women and Death
(2012)
... Juanita 'Mama' Solis
- There Won't Be Trumpets
(2005)
... Juanita 'Mama' Solis
- Suspicious Minds
(2004)
... Juanita 'Mama' Solis
- Guilty
(2004)
... Juanita 'Mama' Solis
2012
Rob
(TV Series)
Abuelita
Abuelita
- Dad Comes to Visit
(2012)
... Abuelita
- Romantic Weekend
(2012)
... Abuelita
- The Baby Bug
(2012)
... Abuelita
- Rob Learns Spanish
(2012)
... Abuelita
- Family Secrets
(2012)
... Abuelita
2011
Los Americans
(TV Series)
Lucia Valenzuela / Lucia
Lucia Valenzuela / Lucia
- The Truth Hurts
(2011)
... Lucia Valenzuela
- Happy Birthday
(2011)
... Lucia
- Going to Mexico
(2011)
... Lucia Valenzuela
- The Legacy
... Lucia
- Secrets
... Lucia Valenzuela
2009
Reaper
(TV Series)
Ben's Grandmother
Ben's Grandmother
- The Devil and Sam Oliver
(2009)
... Ben's Grandmother
- The Home Stretch
(2009)
... Ben's Grandmother
2009
Family Guy
(TV Series)
Lauren Conrad's Maid
Lauren Conrad's Maid
- We Love You Conrad
(2009)
... Lauren Conrad's Maid (voice)
2007
Cory in the House
(TV Series)
Mama Martinez
Mama Martinez
- Get Smarter
(2007)
... Mama Martinez
- The New Kid in Town
(2007)
2004-2005
Maya & Miguel
(TV Series)
Abuela Elena
Abuela Elena
- Winter Wishes
(2005)
... Abuela Elena (voice)
- Surprise Part-tay
(2005)
... Abuela Elena (voice)
- Rhymes with Gato
(2004)
... Abuela Elena (voice)
- Christmas Wishes
... Abuela Elena (voice)
2005
Ami Jones
(TV Series)
Grandma Jones
Grandma Jones
- Jim's Tiny Problem/Tabby's BFF
(2005)
... Grandma Jones (voice)
- The Long Exhibit Mission/Trade in the Shade
(2005)
... Grandma Jones (voice)
- Yumismat's Perfecto Present/Julichiwa!
(2005)
... Grandma Jones (voice)
- The Ballad of Good Old Ami Jones/Dude, That's One Good Turn
(2005)
... Grandma Jones (voice)
- A Knight's Tale/Eric's Inferno
(2005)
... Grandma Jones (voice)
2002-2003
Greetings from Tucson
(TV Series)
Magdalena Tiant / Magdalena
Magdalena Tiant / Magdalena
- Eegee's vs. Hardee's
(2003)
... Magdalena
- Sibling Rivalry
(2003)
... Magdalena Tiant
- The First Time
(2003)
... Magdalena Tiant
- My Friend Mom
(2003)
... Magdalena Tiant
- Home Sweet Home
(2003)
... Magdalena
2000-2002
The Brothers Garcia
(TV Series)
Abuelita / Abuelita Maria / Telenovella actress
Abuelita / Abuelita Maria / Telenovella actress
- Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover
(2002)
... Abuelita
- Larry's Curse
(2001)
... Abuelita Maria
- Best Laid Plans
(2000)
... Telenovella actress
2001
Pasadena
(TV Series)
Pilar
Pilar
- Hostile Environment
(2001)
... Pilar
- Henry's Secret
(2001)
... Pilar
- The Rat
(2001)
... Pilar
1997
Veronica's Closet
(TV Series)
Louisa
Louisa
- Veronica's First Thanksgiving
(1997)
... Louisa
- Veronica's a Doll
(1997)
... Louisa
- Veronica's Best Buddy
(1997)
... Louisa
- Veronica's First Date
(1997)
... Louisa
1993
Dudley
(TV Series)
Marta
Marta
- Learnin' the Blues
(1993)
... Marta
- Whose Therapy Is It, Anyway?
(1993)
... Marta
- Off the Record
(1993)
... Marta
- Call Me Irresponsible
(1993)
... Marta
- It Was a Wonderful Life
(1993)
... Marta
1990
Grand Slam
(TV Series)
Grandma Gomez
Grandma Gomez
- Byte the Bullet
(1990)
... Grandma Gomez
- My Favorite Sociopath
(1990)
... Grandma Gomez
- Dog Days
(1990)
... Grandma Gomez
- Chop Shop
(1990)
... Grandma Gomez
1981-1984
Hill Street Blues
(TV Series)
Woman / Screaming Mother / Mrs. Uribe
Woman / Screaming Mother / Mrs. Uribe
- Nichols from Heaven
(1984)
... Woman
- The Shooter
(1982)
... Screaming Mother
- The Last White Man on East Ferry Avenue
(1981)
... Mrs. Uribe
1978-1980
The White Shadow
(TV Series)
Mrs. Gomez
Mrs. Gomez
- The Hitter
(1980)
... Mrs. Gomez
- That Old Gang of Mine
(1979)
... Mrs. Gomez (as Lupe M. Ontiveros)
- The Offer
(1978)
... Mrs. Gomez (as Lupe M. Ontiveros)
1980
B.J. and the Bear
(TV Series)
Mexican Maid
Mexican Maid
- The Girls of Hollywood High
(1980)
... Mexican Maid
1977-1978
Alice
(TV Series)
Maria Fernanadez / Mrs. Rivera
Maria Fernanadez / Mrs. Rivera
- The Bus
(1978)
... Maria Fernanadez
- The Failure
(1977)
... Mrs. Rivera
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Additional Crew (2 credits)
Additional Crew (2 credits)
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (15 credits)
Self (15 credits)
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Archive footage (1 credit)
Archive footage (1 credit)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
TV commercial for Hispanic Scholarship Fund (2002) See more »Alternate Names:
Lupe M. OntiverosHeight:
4' 11" (1.5 m)Spouse:
Elias P. Ontiveros (her death) (3 children)
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