
José Luis Garci
Spanish director, writer and producer
- Age
- 82years old
- Born
- 20 January 1944Madrid
- Nationality
Spain
- Star sign
- Aquarius
- Years active
- 1967–2025
Known for
About José Luis Garci
José Luis Garci is a Spanish director, writer and producer. They were born on 20 January 1944 in Madrid. Their career spans 14 titles, among them Mortadelo & Filemon: The Big Adventure (2003), The Grandfather (1998) and The Phone Booth (1972).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for José Luis Garci is Los chicos del Preu (1967); in all, 14 films over 58 years. They have worked as writer in 10, producer in 9, director in 8 and actor in 2. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Mortadelo & Filemon: The Big Adventure (2003), with 18 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2000s, with 6 titles. The person they have worked with most is Enrique Villén, on 5 films, among them Holmes & Watson, Madrid Days and Sangre de mayo.
Latest work
Full filmography (14)- 2025
- 2019
Olea... ¡Más alto!
Él mismo
- 2019
El crack cero
Director · Writer · Producer
- 2012
Holmes & Watson, Madrid Days
Director · Writer · Producer
- 2008
Sangre de mayo
Director · Writer · Producer
- 2007
Sunday Light
Director · Writer · Producer
- 2006
Hécuba, un sueño de pasión
Producer
- 2005
Ninette
Director · Writer · Producer
The best José Luis Garci films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- The Phone Booth 1972
- The Grandfather 1998
- Mortadelo & Filemon: The Big Adventure 2003
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Goya Awards (1963–2026).
- Goya Awards 1 nomination
Has worked with
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Enrique Villén 5 films together Holmes & Watson, Madrid Days, Sangre de mayo and 3 more
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Carlos Hipólito 5 films together Holmes & Watson, Madrid Days, Sangre de mayo and 3 more
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Jorge Roelas 5 films together Holmes & Watson, Madrid Days, Sangre de mayo and 3 more
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Fernando Guillén Cuervo 4 films together Olea... ¡Más alto!, Sangre de mayo and 2 more
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Francisco Algora 4 films together The Grandfather, Sangre de mayo and 2 more
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Juan Calot 4 films together The Grandfather, Holmes & Watson, Madrid Days and 2 more
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Eduardo Gómez 3 films together Mortadelo & Filemon: The Big Adventure, Ninette and 1 more
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Elsa Pataky 3 films together Ninette, Hécuba, un sueño de pasión and 1 more
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José Sacristán 3 films together Olea... ¡Más alto!, Hécuba, un sueño de pasión and 1 more
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Alfredo Landa 3 films together Sunday Light, Hécuba, un sueño de pasión and 1 more
Questions about José Luis Garci
How old is José Luis Garci?
José Luis Garci is 82 years old: born on 20 January 1944 in Madrid.
What are the best José Luis Garci films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best José Luis Garci films are The Phone Booth (1972, 7.9), The Grandfather (1998, 6.4) and Mortadelo & Filemon: The Big Adventure (2003, 6.3).
How many films and TV shows has José Luis Garci been in?
MovieNCo lists 14 films for José Luis Garci, from Los chicos del Preu (1967) to Miguel Velázquez. El catedrático del ring (2025).
How many awards has José Luis Garci won?
José Luis Garci has 1 nominations and no wins yet. By award: Goya Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is José Luis Garci's star sign?
José Luis Garci is a Aquarius: born on 20 January.










