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Fernando de Fuentes
Director 1894 - 1958

Fernando de Fuentes

Veracruz, Mexico

Fernando de Fuentes Carrau (December 12, 1894 – July 4, 1958) was a Mexican film director, considered a pioneer in the film industry worldwide. He is perhaps best known for directing the films El prisionero trece, El compadre Mendoza, and Vámonos con Pancho Villa, all part of... Read full bio →

Director Information

Full Name

Fernando de Fuentes

Known For

Directing

Birthday

December 13th, 1894 00:00

Place of Birth

Veracruz, Mexico

Died

July 4th, 1958 00:00 (aged 63)

TMDB ID

1040029

IMDb ID

nm0297414

Films Directed

5

Biography

Fernando de Fuentes Carrau (December 12, 1894 – July 4, 1958) was a Mexican film director, considered a pioneer in the film industry worldwide. He is perhaps best known for directing the films El prisionero trece, El compadre Mendoza, and Vámonos con Pancho Villa, all part of his Revolution Trilogy on the Mexican Revolution.