Eugenio Derbez

Mexican Actor and Filmmaker

Eugenio Derbez - Mexican Actor and Filmmaker
Born

September 2nd, 1961
63 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Mexico

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An actor, director, producer, and screenwriter from Mexico, gained prominence through various television and film projects. Created and starred in the hit television series "La Familia P. Luche". Directed and produced the successful film "Instructions Not Included," which became the highest-grossing Spanish-language film in the U.S. at the time. Contributed significantly to the comedy genre in Latin America and beyond.

Created and starred in "La Familia P. Luche"

Directed "Instructions Not Included"

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