RIP José Lifante

 

Catalan actor José Lifante dies at the age of 80

He had a long career as a supporting actor in film, theatre and television

 

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By TALDEA MULTIMEDIA NEWS

January 16, 2024

 

The Catalan actor José Lifante (Barcelona, 1943) died on Tuesday at the age of 80 at the Hospital Clínico de Madrid after being admitted for a blood clot, according to the association of performers AISGE on the social network X.

With a long career as a supporting actor in film, theatre and television, Lifante worked with directors such as Luis García Berlanga, Pilar Miró, Jorge Grau or Eloy de la Iglesia and his face became known thanks to series and television programmes such as 'Cuéntame' or 'La bola de cristal'.

He made his film debut with two small roles in 'Juventud a la intemperie' (1961) by Ignacio F. Iquino and 'Los amugadores' (1962), by Francisco Rovira Beleta, but his early years were mainly dedicated to the theater.

During the 70s he made a career in fantasy cinema and the B series of the time, including the cult film 'Don't desecrate the sleep of the dead' (1974) by Jorge Grau, one of the first zombie films made in the State.

He touched all genres: comedies, historical films, westerns, thrillers and even films of social criticism. Among his most important titles are 'Patrimonio nacional' (1981) byLuis García Berlanga, 'Miedo a salir de noche' (1980) by Eloy de la Iglesia or 'El perro del hortelano' (1996) by Pilar Miró.

He also participated, alongside Robin Williams and Uma Thurman, in 'The Adventures of Baron Munchausen' (1988), directed by Terry Gilliam.

Television

In television, he began in the 80s in programs such as 'The Crystal Ball' and series such as 'Media naranja' or 'Segunda enseñanza'; in the 90s in 'Makinavaja', 'Las chicas de hoy en día' or 'Farmacia de guardia' and, more recently in 'Aquí no hay quien viva', 'Amar es para siempre', 'Cuéntame' and 'Los Serrano'.

The last series in which she participated were 'Ana Tramel. The Game' and 'The Last Show'.

LIFANTE, José (José Ruiz Lifante)

Born: 6/3/1943, Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Died: 1/16/2024, Madrid, Madrid, Spain

 

José Lifante’s western – actor:

The Sons of Trinity – 1995 (Verdugo)