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Actor, director and writer China Zorrilla was born in Uruguay in 1922. She grew up in Paris and studied theater in London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and New York.

The preeminent actor of the celebrated Uruguayan Comedy during the 1950s-1960s she was directed by the legendary Margarita Xirgu; and starred of more than 50 plays, appearing also in Madrid and Paris.

At 50 she made her first film in Argentina (Un guapo del 900 (1971)) and moved there to make an impressive film, theater, and television career. She owned her popularity to soap-opera author Alberto Migré; who cast and wrote for her character roles in several TV plays.

She made more than 30 films and won the Moscow Film Festival as best actress in 2004.

Winner of several national and international awards, in 2008 the French Government awarded her with the Legion of Honor. She is also a recipient of the Orden de Mayo and Orden Gabriela Mistral from the Argentinian and Chilean governments.

Mario Benedetti was born on 14 September 1920 in Paso de los Toros, Uruguay. He was a writer and actor, known for The Truce (1974), Dale nomás (1974) and Pedro y el capitán (1984). He was married to Luz López Alegre and Luz. He died on 17 May 2009 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Juan Pablo Rebella was born on 1 January 1974 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was a writer and director, known for 25 Watts (2001), Whisky (2004) and Víctor y los elegidos (1996). He died on 5 July 2006 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Jorge Traverso was born on 29 March 1945 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was an actor, known for Tan frágil como un segundo (2014). He died on 27 April 2025 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Eduardo Galeano was born on 3 September 1940 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was a writer and actor, known for La vida según Galeano (2013), Huellas del paraíso (1991) and Prohibited Birds (2004). He was married to Graciela Berro Rovira, Silvia Brando and Helena Villagra. He died on 13 April 2015 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Alberto Vila was born on 25 September 1903 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was an actor, known for Soltero soy feliz (1938), They Met in Argentina (1941) and Confesión (1940). He died on 22 February 1981 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Walter Reyno was born on 13 February 1935 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was an actor, known for The Aura (2005), 25 Watts (2001) and Otario (1997). He was married to Patricia. He died on 3 December 2014 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Antonio Larreta was born on 14 December 1922 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was a writer and director, known for I, the Worst of All (1990), The Fencing Master (1992) and Nunca estuve en Viena (1989). He died on 19 August 2015 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Jorge Jellinek was born on 10 January 1957 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was an actor, known for A Useful Life (2010) and The Dead Man and Being Happy (2012). He died on 22 June 2019 in Uruguay.

Victoria Césperes was an actress, known for Baires (2015), Zanahoria (2014) and Amateur (2016). She died on 14 May 2021 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Gerardo Matos Rodríguez was born on 28 March 1897 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was a composer, known for Strictly Ballroom (1992), 13 Going on 30 (2004) and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004). He died on 25 April 1948 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Javier Methol was born on 11 December 1935 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was married to Ana María de Amorrortu and Liliana Beatriz Navarro. He died on 4 June 2015 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Ricardo Espalter was born on 14 April 1924 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was an actor, known for Hiperhumor (1984), Los irrompibles (1975) and Cómo seducir a una mujer (1967). He died on 10 March 2007 in Maldonado, Uruguay.

Hugo Bardallo was born in 1936 in San José, Uruguay. He was an actor, known for Whisky (2004), Vida Rápida (1992) and Alma mater (2005). He died on 7 October 2023 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Raimundo Soto was born in 1915 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was an actor, known for Brigada en acción (1977), Tú me enloqueces (1976) and Cómo seducir a una mujer (1967). He was married to Maria Legani. He died on 7 July 1983 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Balder-Olden was born on 22 March 1882 in Zwickau, Saxony, Germany. Balder-Olden was a writer, known for Annette in Paradise (1934) and Anita v ráji (1934). Balder-Olden died on 24 October 1949 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Eleuterio Fernández Huidobro was born on 14 March 1942 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was a writer, known for A Twelve-Year Night (2018) and Tupamaros (1997). He died on 5 August 2016 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Julio Calcagno was born in Uruguay. He was an actor, known for Seawards Journey (2003) and Transatlantique (1996). He died on 22 April 2024 in Uruguay.

Alberto Candeau was born on 11 October 1910 in Uruguay. He was an actor, known for Placer sangriento (1967), El pequeño héroe del Arroyo del Oro (1933) and El candidato (1959). He died on 22 January 1990 in Uruguay.

Silvia Guerrico was born in 1905 in Montevideo, Uruguay. She was a writer, known for Soledad (1947) and Apasionada (1952). She died on 14 September 1983 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Enrique Almada was born in 1935 in Uruguay. He was an actor and writer, known for Hiperhumor (1984), Toto Paniagua, el rey de la chatarra (1980) and Los irrompibles (1975). He died on 29 April 1990 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Julio César Castro was born in 1932 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was an actor and writer, known for Seawards Journey (2003), Carissima (2001) and Arelys Henao (2022). He died on 11 September 2003 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Margarita Xirgu was born on 18 June 1888 in Molins de Rei, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She was an actress, known for Alma torturada (1917), La reina joven (1916) and Blood Wedding (1938). She was married to Josep Arnall. She died on 25 April 1969 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Fabián O'Neill was born on 14 October 1973 in Paso de los Toros, Uruguay. He died on 25 December 2022 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Elsa O'Connor was born on 30 November 1906 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She was an actress, known for El deseo (1944), La que no perdonó (1938) and En el viejo Buenos Aires (1942). She died on 7 April 1947 in Montevideo, Uruguay.