Manuel Garcia-Rulfo
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1981-02-25
    • Born Place: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
  • Also Known As:

    Manuel García Rulfo , Manuel G. Rulfo, Manuel Rulfo, 마누엘 가르시아룰포, 馬奴·賈西亞-魯爾福, مانوئل گارسیا-رولفو

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo

Manuel García‑Rulfo Lapuente (born February 25, 1981, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico) is a distinguished Mexican actor celebrated for his versatility across both Mexican cinema and Hollywood.Raised on a ranch where he developed a love for horses and outdoor life, he briefly studied communications at Universidad del Valle de Atemajac before shifting his focus to acting and filmmaking at the New York Film Academy, graduating from its Los Angeles Conservatory in 2004. García‑Rulfo’s on-screen career began in Mexican short films like Valle de lágrimas (2006) and Maquillaje (2007) before transitioning to prominent roles in U.S. productions. He earned attention as Uncle Pedro in Bless Me, Ultima (2012) and as Vasquez in Antoine Fuqua’s The Magnificent Seven (2016), where he undertook intensive gun training and brought rich nuance to the character. He continued to build his resume with roles in Murder on the Orient Express (2017), portraying Biniamino Marquez in Kenneth Branagh’s ensemble, and later in high-profile action thrillers like Sicario: Day of the Soldado, Widows, 6 Underground, Greyhound, A Man Called Otto, Sweet Girl, the Sundance‑acclaimed Dos Estaciones, and the musical‑drama The King of All the World. Since 2022, he has starred as the lead character, lawyer Mickey Haller, in Netflix’s hit series The Lincoln Lawyer, earning widespread praise for his portrayal . In 2024, he took on the starring role of Pedro Páramo in Netflix’s magical realist adaptation, debuting at TIFF before its November release. Looking ahead, García‑Rulfo will appear in the summer‑2025 tentpole Jurassic World: Rebirth as Reuben Delgado, marking his continued ascent in global cinema. Off-screen, he’s known as a passionate photographer and musician—playing guitar, drums, sax, and tennis regularly—while also caring for his pets, reflecting a down‑to‑earth personality despite his rising fame. Frequently residing between Los Angeles and his ranch in Guadalajara, he blends Hollywood success with humble roots, aiming to someday direct films and further diversify his artistry.

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