Luis Brandoni

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Apr 18, 1940 (85 years old)

Luis Brandoni

Known For

Nothing
0h 32m
TV Show 2023

Nothing

An iconic bon vivant, who barely has enough resources to maintain his affluent lifestyle, hires a young woman from Paraguay to replace the recently deceased maid who took care of him for more than 40 years.

Humo bajo el agua
1h 47m
Movie 2023

Humo bajo el agua

A look at love and friendship in a historic moment for Argentina after the recovery of democracy. It tells the story of Julián, a young ranch hand who is reunited with Patricio, the son of his boss and his childhood friend. The passage of time and being face to face in the countryside where they were born, will make them realize that their childhood affection has become an indomitable feeling.

Franklin, historia de un billete
1h 20m
Movie 2022

Franklin, historia de un billete

Correa is a retired boxer who spent much of his life running "errands" for Bernal, a violent mobster, who was also his former manager. A mistaken murder and his loyalty led to a few years in prison. Upon leaving him, he decides to turn his life upside down with Rosa, a prostitute who is the victim of a trafficking network commanded by Bernal and the police.

Carroceros
1h 14m
Movie 2021

Carroceros

A documentary about the fans of "Waiting for the Carriage", the Argentine film classic directed by Alejandro Doria, and which investigates the obvious and hidden reasons for this phenomenon.

The Retirement
1h 31m
Movie 2019

The Retirement

Rodolfo (Luis Brandoni) is a retired doctor. Since he was widowed a few years ago, he lives alone in his house. For an unexpected event, his daughter Laura (Nancy Dupláa) with whom he barely speaks, needs to move with him for a few days. The coexistence will bring old discussions to the table, wounds that did not heal and the opportunity for them to connect again.

Heroic Losers
1h 56m
Movie 2019

Heroic Losers

In a town in the Northwest of the province of Buenos Aires, a group of neighbors is organized to recover the economy of the area, but when the corralito is implemented in the country and they suffer a fraud, their hopes disappear. Now, they will unite to recover the lost money and give the blow of their lives to their greatest enemy.

The Weasel's Tale
2h 9m
Movie 2019

The Weasel's Tale

A group of old actors and filmmakers tries to resist the efforts of a young couple to kick them out of their mansion.

4x4
1h 27m
Movie 2019

4x4

Buenos Aires, Argentina. A luxurious van is parked on the sidewalk. A man enters with the purpose of stealing whatever he can find, but when he wants to leave, he cannot. The doors do not open, the control panel does not respond: the van has become an armored box and he is trapped like a mouse.

Biography

Brandoni was born in Dock Sud, a port community east of Avellaneda. He debuted on the stage in 1962, television in 1963, and on film in 1966. He joined the National Comedy Theater in 1964 under the direction of Luisa Vehil. Politically active in the centrist Radical Civic Union (UCR), he served as cultural policy adviser for President Raúl Alfonsín (1983-89), and was elected to the Argentine Chamber of Deputies in 1993, where he served until 2001. He was an unsuccessful Argentine Senate candidate for the UCR in 2005, and for Vice Governor of Buenos Aires Province, with nominee Ricardo Alfonsín, in 2007. He was married to actress Marta Bianchi, and in 2007 married Monica Lopez. An actor with extensive film, television and theatre credits, he portrayed leading roles in acclaimed pictures such as La tregua (1974), Juan que reía (1976), Darse cuenta (1984), Esperando la carroza (1985), Made in Argentina (1986), Cien veces no debo (1990), Convivencia (1993), Una sombra ya pronto serás (1994), De mi barrio con amor (1995), and Los pasos perdidos (2001). His career remained strong during 2011: among his notable theatre credits was his portrayal of former President Arturo Illia; and his notable television credits included a starring role in the Telefé; sitcom, El Hombre de tu vida. He earned three Martín Fierro Awards (1970, 1990, and 1993); and an Argentine Film Critics Association Silver Condor awards for Best Actor for his roles in Made in Argentina and Convivencia. Brandoni also served in numerous actors' guilds, including the International Federation of Actors (IFA) as its Vice President between 1974 and 2004.

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