
Hector Babenco
Argentinian director
- Full name
- Héctor Eduardo Babenco
- Born
- 7 February 1946Buenos Aires
- Died
- 13 July 2016aged 70 · São Paulo
- Nationality
Argentina
- Star sign
- Aquarius
- Years active
- 1987–2017
Known for
About Hector Babenco
Hector Babenco was an Argentinian director. They were born on 7 February 1946 in Buenos Aires. Their career spanned 5 titles, among them Before Night Falls (2000), Ironweed (1987) and Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait (2017).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Hector Babenco is Ironweed (1987); in all, 5 films over 30 years. They have worked as director in 3, actor in 2, writer in 2 and producer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Before Night Falls (2000), with 7 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 3 titles. The person they have worked with most is Stella Schnabel, on 3 films, among them Before Night Falls and Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait.
Latest work
Full filmography (5)- 2015
My Hindu Friend
Director · Writer · Producer
- 2017
- 2014
Words with Gods
Director · Writer
- 2000
Before Night Falls
Virgilio Piñera
- 1987
Where to watch Hector Babenco
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1987
Has worked with
Questions about Hector Babenco
Where was Hector Babenco born?
Hector Babenco was born on 7 February 1946 in Buenos Aires.
When did Hector Babenco die?
Hector Babenco died on 13 July 2016, aged 70. They died in São Paulo.
How many films and TV shows has Hector Babenco been in?
MovieNCo lists 5 films for Hector Babenco, from Ironweed (1987) to Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait (2017).
What is Hector Babenco's star sign?
Hector Babenco was a Aquarius: born on 7 February.
Page reviewed on 6 February 2020.







