Ricardo Palacios

Biography

Ricardo López-Nuño Díez, better known as Ricardo Palacios, was a Spanish actor, film director and screenwriter. Born in Reinosa (Cantabria), Palacios graduated from the Official Film School in Madrid as an actor and director. He debuted in the 1961 TV series Poly. He participated in about 150 films and television series, being mainly active in the Spaghetti Western genre, and he was also a recurring presence in films directed by Jesús Franco. In 1987, Palacios made his directorial debut with the comedy film ¡Biba la Banda!, starring Alfredo Landa, and in 1997 he directed the TV-series La Banda de Pérez. After spending over a month in hospital with heart problems, Ricardo died on 11 February 2015 of heart failure.

Known For

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

as Barista a Socorro (uncredited)

For a Few Dollars More

as Tucumcari Saloon Keeper (uncredited)

Doctor Zhivago

as Extra (uncredited)

Delusions of Grandeur

as Cook (uncredited)

Red Sun

as Pogo (uncredited)

Return of the Seven

as Jailer

The Return of the Musketeers

as Big Lackey

Day of Anger

as Bowie Cantina Owner

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

as Marcus Lycus's Eunuch (uncredited)

Soldier of Fortune

as (uncredited)