Jorge Guerra was an American actor born in 1942 in Santiago, Chile. He is best known for his roles in Mi nombre es gatillo (1986), Operación Alfa (1972), and Juani en sociedad (1967). Guerra was also known for creating the beloved child character Pin Pon in 1972.
Personal and Family Life
Jorge Guerra was married to actress Gloria Münchmeyer, with whom he had two children, Jorge Guerra Jr. and Catalina Guerra. He also has a son named Matías living in Ecuador. Guerra spent several years living in Ecuador and Cuba between 1974 and 1990. His family includes a grandchild, Antonia Larenas.
Death and Legacy
Jorge Guerra passed away on February 6, 2009, in Santiago, Chile, due to complications related to his heart. He left behind a legacy as a talented actor, singer, theater director, poet, and painter. His contribution to children’s entertainment through characters like Pin Pon remains memorable to many.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Voto + Fusil | 1971-08-09 | |
| Mi famosa desconocida | 2000-05-18 | Pedro ‘Pedrito’ Samaniego |
| Lunes 1, domingo 7 | 1968-09-30 | Jorge |
| Caliche sangriento | 1969-10-27 | |
| Ana | 1965-01-01 | |
| Érase un niño, un guerrillero, un caballo… | 1967-12-04 | |
| El Analfabeto | 1965-08-03 | |
| El cuento del tío | 2004-11-03 | |
| Heredia & asociados | 2005-03-20 | Francisco Ritter |
| El día menos pensado | 1999-05-16 | Gustavo |
| Las historias de Sussi | 1998-05-19 | Norman |
| Héroes | 2007-03-25 | Minister of Foreign Relations |
| Mea culpa | 1993-06-01 | Doctor |
| El aval | 2006-04-04 |