Acting
Carlos Benjumea
Born — Died
1941-01-27 — 2021-05-13
Place of birth
Bogotá, DC, Colombia
Known for
Acting
Credits
16 titles
Carlos Julio Benjumea Guevara (Bogotá, May 1, 1941 – Bogotá, May 13, 2021), known as El Gordo (“The Fat One”), was a Colombian comedian, theater director, and film, theater, and television actor, as well as the founder of the production company Coestrellas. With more than 50 years of artistic experience, “El Gordo” began his career in theater. He later joined the cast of the famous comedy show Yo y tú. During the 1970s, he became the leading star of several comedy films such as El taxista millonario (The Millionaire Taxi Driver), Esposos en vacaciones (Husbands on Vacation), and El inmigrante latino (The Latin Immigrant), producing six films of this kind with director Gustavo Nieto Roa. He …
Known for
7.0The Law of the Heart is a story that takes place in a successful law firm specializing in family law, specializing in divorce cases and, in general, in family and relationship conflicts. The decisions these lawyers make often affect them both inside and outside the office and in the courts. Some of them are guided by the law, but others are guided by their hearts—two paths that don't always go hand in hand when it comes to resolving legal conflicts.
Heart's Decree
2016
8.0A kind-hearted young teacher faces a family curse while protecting an orphaned girl in a home run by ruthless individuals. The arrival of a guardian angel on a special mission sets off a tale of magic, love, and redemption that could change their destinies forever.
Un ángel llamado Azul
2003
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Don Camilo
1997
9.5No synopsis available yet.
La madre
1998
10.0With humor and satire, developers and pirates who emerge as candidates of the people reveal themselves as professionals. They are behind the figure of candidate Climaco Urrutia U.
El candidato
1978
6.1A body is discovered impaled on a stake near a scenic lake near Bogota. A journalist try to find what happened. With a friend, they set about to find the cause of the crime and uncover an intricate real estate fraud involving corrupt politicians, emerald hunters, nudists...
The Art of Losing
2004
Film credits
2010s · 1 titles
1970s · 5 titles
10.0With humor and satire, developers and pirates who emerge as candidates of the people reveal themselves as professionals. They are behind the figure of candidate Climaco Urrutia U.
El candidato
1978
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Colombia Connection
1979
10.0A provincial woman living alone in Bogotá must feign a solid and stable marriage before the impending visit of her parents, who are convinced of their daughter's condition. The charade gives rise to all sorts of dubious situations.
Préstame tu Marido
1973
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Esposos en vacaciones
1977
6.0Jose, a taxi driver in Bogotá suffers from the condition of his old vehicle and is almost unable to work.
El taxista millonario
1979
Series credits
7.0The Law of the Heart is a story that takes place in a successful law firm specializing in family law, specializing in divorce cases and, in general, in family and relationship conflicts. The decisions these lawyers make often affect them both inside and outside the office and in the courts. Some of them are guided by the law, but others are guided by their hearts—two paths that don't always go hand in hand when it comes to resolving legal conflicts.
Heart's Decree
2016
8.0A kind-hearted young teacher faces a family curse while protecting an orphaned girl in a home run by ruthless individuals. The arrival of a guardian angel on a special mission sets off a tale of magic, love, and redemption that could change their destinies forever.
Un ángel llamado Azul
2003
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Don Camilo
1997
9.5No synopsis available yet.
La madre
1998
7.2A colombian big family moves from their country house into the city due to economical problems. The husband is obsessed with pursuing the american dream so he decides to enter the USA illegally, as his sister in law did, while leaving his wife and son in their country. He promises he will earn enought money so that they could be able to join him. However, things don't work out as expected and the whole family becomes divided due to their opinions on the american dream.
Allá te espero
2013
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Isabel me la veló
2001