
Jaime Fernández
Known For
Acting
Born
1927-12-06 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Died
2005-04-15
Biography
Nicolás Jaime Fernández Reyes (December 6, 1933), better known simply as Jaime Fernández, was a Mexican actor and union leader. Over his career, he won 3 Silver Ariel awards — the Mexican equivalent of the Oscar — including one for what is arguably his best-known role, playing Friday, the protagonist's associate in Luis Buñuel's Robinson Crusoe. He appeared in over 200 films and served as the general secretary of the National Association of Actors (ANDA) for 11 years.
Most Known For

Noches violentas
as Don Gonzalo

Mi campeón
as Espectador del fútbol americano (uncredited)

Talpa
as Esteban

El norteño

Miracle Roses
as Nanoaltzin

Lauro Puñales

A Bullet for the General
as General Elías

Thirst for Love
as José

Bonitas las Tapatias

Guns for San Sebastian
as Golden Lance

The Brute
as Julián García (uncredited)

Robinson Crusoe
as Friday

Santo vs. the Vampire Women
as Insp. Carlos

Rebellion of the Hanged
as Urbano

The Bricklayers
as Perez Gomez

The River and Death
as Romulo Menchaca

Una cita de amor
as Román

Las Islas Marias
as Ricardo

The Son of Gabino Barrera
