Manuel Gas was an American actor, best known for his performances in The Killer Wore Gloves (1974), Botón de ancla (1961), and Metralleta ‘Stein’ (1975). Born in 1905 in Madrid, Spain, he later passed away on December 3, 1995, in Barcelona, Spain.
Personal and Family Life
Manuel Gas came from a family with a rich arts background. He was the father of Manuel Gas and Mario Gas, and the grandfather of Orestes Gas and Miranda Gas. Before becoming an actor, he gained fame as a zarzuela and opera singer starting in the 1930s, with his debut in 1931 performing Donizetti’s La Favorita.
Death and Legacy
Manuel Gas died on December 3, 1995, in Barcelona, Spain. He left behind a legacy of diverse performances in film and theatre, showcasing his versatile talent as both an actor and a singer. His contributions to the arts continue to be remembered by fans and colleagues alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| El Judas | 1952-05-21 | Inspector de Policía |
| El señorito y las seductoras | 1970-02-23 | Padre de Marta |
| Brigada criminal | 1950-12-04 | Inspector Basilio Lérida |
| La oscura historia de la prima Montse | 1977-08-18 | |
| Samrtno proleće | 1973-01-01 | Pascual Rigol |
| El presidio | 1954-07-12 | Padre Santiago |
| El último viaje | 1974-02-20 | Padre de Álex |
| Metralleta ‘Stein’ | 1975-01-27 | Cucurella |
| La melodía misteriosa | 1956-10-24 | |
| Pleito de sangre | 1956-02-06 | |
| La banda de los tres crisantemos | 1970-01-12 | uncredited |
| Los chicos del Preu | 1967-09-25 | Paco |
| El amor empieza en sábado | 1961-11-20 | Mr. Brown |
| De picos pardos a la ciudad | 1969-01-27 | |
| Companys, procés a Catalunya | 1979-09-17 | Ortega y Gasset |
| Los agentes del 5º grupo | 1955-04-25 | Inspector Peña |
| El primer cuartel | 1966-01-01 | Sargento Pablo Bellido |
| La muerte llama a las 10 | 1974-08-05 | Inspector Walton |
| ¿Quién soy yo? | 1970-04-13 | Prefecto |
| Eva 63 | 1963-12-05 | Luis – el director de cine |
| Almas en peligro | 1952-03-24 | Inspector Lérida |
| Las largas vacaciones del 36 | 1976-10-28 | Physician |
| Vámonos, Bárbara | 1978-10-18 | Padre de Ana |
| El niño de las monjas | 1959-11-05 | Don Miguel |
| La pecadora | 1956-03-23 | Pintor |
| Los cobardes | 1959-02-16 | Policía |
| Horror Story | 1972-12-18 | Actor |
| Escuela de periodismo | 1956-08-02 | Antonio, entrenador de boxeo |
| El azar se divierte | 1958-04-06 | |
| Pacto de silencio | 1963-06-01 | Juez |
| José María | 1963-01-01 | Fernando VII |
| Los ojos en las manos | 1956-01-01 | |
| Rififí en la ciudad | 1964-12-07 | Miralles |
| El fugitivo de Amberes | 1955-05-16 | Comisario |
| Judas… ¡toma tus monedas! | 1972-06-04 | Saloon Owner |
| Cambio de sexo | 1977-03-13 | Novio de Doña Pilar |
| Legge della violenza – Tutti o nessuno | 1969-03-14 | Fimmond |
| La canción del penal | 1954-11-26 |