Jaime Fernández

Biography

Nicolás Jaime Fernández Reyes (December 6, 1933), better known simply as Jaime Fernández, was a Mexican actor and union leader. Over his career, he won 3 Silver Ariel awards — the Mexican equivalent of the Oscar — including one for what is arguably his best-known role, playing Friday, the protagonist's associate in Luis Buñuel's Robinson Crusoe. He appeared in over 200 films and served as the general secretary of the National Association of Actors (ANDA) for 11 years.

Known For

A Bullet for the General

as General Elías

Guns for San Sebastian

as Golden Lance

Robinson Crusoe

as Friday

The Brute

as Julián García (uncredited)

Santo vs. the Vampire Women

as Insp. Carlos

Las Islas Marias

as Ricardo

The Bricklayers

as Perez Gomez

The River and Death

as Romulo Menchaca

El moro de Cumpas

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as Bernabé