- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJuan Diego Ruiz Montero
- Height5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
- Juan Diego was born on December 14, 1942 in Bormujos, Seville, Andalucía, Spain. He was an actor and producer, known for Los hombres de Paco (2005), El triunfo (2006) and Cabeza de Vaca (1991). He was married to Maria Ruiz. He died on April 28, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.
- SpouseMaria Ruiz
- Godfather of Estrella Morente.
- Featuring a raspy voice for most of his career, he is associated to the portrait of abrupt, violent and authoritarian characters.
- He had a leading organizing role in the 1975 actors' strike and took part in the demonstrations in Spain against the Iraq War.
- His most known television role was the foul-mouthed Don Lorenzo in Los hombres de Paco,.
- He became a member of the then clandestine Communist Party of Spain in the late 1960s.
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