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José René Ruiz(1932-1993)

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José René Ruiz was born on 22 November 1932 in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. He was an actor, known for Under the Volcano (1984), The Witch (1954) and Amor de lejos (1955). He was married to Rocío Gentz. He died on 16 October 1993 in Mexico City, Mexico.
BornNovember 22, 1932
DiedOctober 16, 1993(60)
BornNovember 22, 1932
DiedOctober 16, 1993(60)
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Known for

Under the Volcano (1984)
Under the Volcano
6.8
  • Dwarf(as Rene Ruiz 'Tun-Tun')
  • 1984
The Witch (1954)
The Witch
6.4
  • Enano Aza(as Rene Ruiz 'Tun Tun')
  • 1954
Amor de lejos (1955)
Amor de lejos
7.6
  • Tun-Tun (El chaparro)(as J. Rene Ruiz 'Tun-Tun')
  • 1955
Póker de ases (1952)
Póker de ases
6.9
  • Cobrador de Antonio(as René Ruiz 'Tun-Tun')
  • 1952

Credits

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  • El día de los Albañiles IV (2000)
    El día de los Albañiles IV
    5.1
    Video
    • 2000
  • El fisgón del hotel (1993)
    El fisgón del hotel
    • Dueño hotel (as René Ruiz 'Tun Tun')
    • 1993
  • La negra Tomasa (1993)
    La negra Tomasa
    4.9
    • (as René Ruiz Tun-Tun)
    • 1993
  • Los verduleros 3 (1992)
    Los verduleros 3
    6.0
    • 1992
  • Cured of Fears (1992)
    Cured of Fears
    6.1
    • (as René Ruiz 'Tun Tun')
    • 1992
  • Peter Coyote and Amanda Pays in A Grande Arte (1991)
    A Grande Arte
    6.1
    • José Zakkai - Iron Nose (as Rene Ruiz)
    • 1991
  • Narcosatanicos diabolicos (1991)
    Narcosatanicos diabolicos
    5.0
    • (as René Ruiz 'Tun Tun')
    • 1991
  • La vengadora 2 (1991)
    La vengadora 2
    5.6
    • (as Rene 'Tun-Tun' Ruiz)
    • 1991
  • ...Y Melon se comio las plumas (1990)
    ...Y Melon se comio las plumas
    • El Tabloide (as Tun-Tun)
    • 1990
  • Mujeres de media noche (1990)
    Mujeres de media noche
    4.8
    • Fortunato Godínez
    • 1990
  • Tres lancheros muy picudos (1989)
    Tres lancheros muy picudos
    6.3
    • Tun Tun (as Tun Tun)
    • 1989
  • La guerrera vengadora (1988)
    La guerrera vengadora
    4.7
    • Reintegro (as Rene Ruiz 'Tun Tun')
    • 1988
  • Just Ask for Diamond (1988)
    Just Ask for Diamond
    6.2
    • Johnny Naples (as Rene Ruiz)
    • 1988
  • Los gatos de las azoteas (1988)
    Los gatos de las azoteas
    5.8
    • 1988
  • Qué buena está mi ahijada (1987)
    Qué buena está mi ahijada
    5.0
    • (as 'Tun Tun')
    • 1987

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • José René Ruiz 'Tun Tun'
  • Born
    • November 22, 1932
    • Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico
  • Died
    • October 16, 1993
    • Mexico City, Mexico(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Rocío Gentz(2 children)

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