Manuel García-Rulfo Lapuente (born February 25, 1981) is a Mexican actor.[1] He is best known for his starring role as lawyer Mickey Haller in the Lincoln Lawyer TV series, as well as in films such as Cake and Bless Me, Ultima, and the television program From Dusk till Dawn: The Series.[2] He also starred as one of the title characters in the 2016 remake of The Magnificent Seven.[3]
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo | |
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.jpg) García-Rulfo at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival | |
| Born | Manuel García-Rulfo Lapuente February 25, 1981 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Early life edit
García-Rulfo was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He grew up on a ranch in Jalisco, where he learned to ride horses.[3] At one point, he went to Vermont to study English.[4] He attended Universidad del Valle de Atemajac where he majored in communications before he realized his interest in filmmaking. He studied at the New York Film Academy, but decided to return to Mexico to continue his acting career.[5]
Career edit
Garcia-Rulfo made his first major American film with Bless Me, Ultima, as Uncle Pedro.[6] In 2016, he played the outlaw Vasquez, one of the title characters, in The Magnificent Seven remake. The role required him to take up gun training, which he thought was difficult, though he stated, "I got blisters, but it was hilarious."[7] In 2017, he co-starred in Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express, playing Biniamino Marquez, a character who originated in the novel as Antonio Foscarelli and was adapted specifically for him.[8]
In early 2021, García-Rulfo was cast as Mickey Haller in a television adaptation of The Lincoln Lawyer for Netflix, replacing Logan Marshall-Green.[9]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Valle de lágrimas | José | Short film |
| 2007 | Maquillaje | Mario | |
| 2009 | La última y nos vamos | Cristian | |
| 2010 | 180° | Salvador Díaz | |
| 2011 | Poor Soul | Alan | Short film |
| 2013 | Bless Me, Ultima | Uncle Pedro | |
| 2014 | Cake | Arturo | |
| 2015 | Missed Trains | Him | Short film |
| 2016 | Term Life | Pedro | |
| The Magnificent Seven | Vasquez | ||
| La vida inmoral de la pareja ideal | Lucio | ||
| Mexiwood | Axel Garcia | ||
| 2017 | Murder on the Orient Express | Biniamino Marquez | |
| 2018 | Sicario: Day of the Soldado | Gallo | |
| Widows | Carlos Perelli | ||
| Perfect Strangers | Mario | ||
| 2019 | Mary | Mike Alvarez | |
| 6 Underground | Javier / Three | ||
| 2020 | Greyhound | Lopez | |
| 2021 | Sweet Girl | Amo Santos | |
| The King of All the World | Manuel | ||
| 2022 | Dos Estaciones | Pepe | |
| A Man Called Otto | Tommy | ||
| 2025 | Untitled Jurassic World Dominion sequel | TBA |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | El encanto del águila | Padre Pro | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Ralph Inc. | Barrio Mexico | 1 episode |
| 2013 | Touch | Father Esteban | 1 episode |
| Alguien Más | Gabriel | Main cast | |
| 2014–2015 | From Dusk till Dawn: The Series | Narciso Menendez | Recurring role (seasons 1–2) |
| 2016 | L.A. Series | Junior | TV movie |
| 2018 | Goliath | Gabriel Ortega | Recurring role (season 2) |
| 2022–present | The Lincoln Lawyer | Mickey Haller | Main role |
References edit
- ^ "Manuel Garcia-Rulfo - IMDb". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ Flores, Griselda (April 15, 2014). "El mexicano Manuel García Rulfo trabajará junto a Jennifer Aniston en 'Cake'". Variety Latino.
- ^ a b Huerta, César (July 27, 2016). "Manuel García Rulfo se vuelve fugitivo". El Universal.
- ^ Sang, Lucia I. Suarez (September 23, 2016). "Manuel Garcia-Rulfo talks about remaking 'The Magnificent Seven'". Fox News Latino.
- ^ Domene, Daniela (August 4, 2009). "Manuel García Rulfo - Galán de Película". Quién.
- ^ Bentancor, Nestor. "Video Entrevistas al Elenco de Bless Me, Última: Benito Martinez, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo y Luke Ganalon". Desde Hollywood. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
- ^ Jaime, Tannya (August 1, 2016). "Manuel García Rulfo, el forajido mexicano en "Los 7 Magníficos" (The Magnificent Seven)". starMedia. Archived from the original on September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (January 25, 2017). "Manuel Garcia-Rulfo Boards 'Murder On The Orient Express'; Vivica A. Fox Joins 'The Mafia Aint Dead'". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (January 11, 2021). "'Lincoln Lawyer' Series Coming to Netflix Starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo". Collider. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
