Lupe Ontiveros (1942–2012) |
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Lupe Ontiveros was born on September 17, 1942 in El Paso, Texas, USA as Guadalupe Moreno. She is known for her work on As Good as It Gets (1997), Real Women Have Curves (2002) 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 (107 credits)
Actress (107 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
2007
Cory in the House
(TV Series)
Mama Martinez
Mama Martinez
- Get Smarter
(2007)
... Mama Martinez
- The New Kid in Town
(2007)
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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Miscellaneous 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 (13 credits)
Self (13 credits)
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Archive footage (1 credit)
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Appeared in "Zoot Suit" on Broadway (as well as in 1981 film version) See more »Alternate Names:
Lupe M. OntiverosHeight:
4' 11" (1.5 m)
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[on the Hispanic population in this country] They don't know we're very much a part of this country and that we make up every part of this country. When I go in there and speak perfect English, I don't get the part. See more »Trivia:
Received a Lifetime Achievement Impact Award in 2002 from the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC). The NHMC Impact Awards recognize outstanding contributions to the positive portrayal of Latinos in media. See more »Trademark:
Frequently works with director 'Gregory Nava'. See more »Star Sign:
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