Sergio Renán was an Argentine actor and director, best known for his roles in Heroes Dream (1996), La soledad era esto (2002), and Tres de corazones (2007). Born on January 30, 1933, in Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina, he gained fame as a playwright and screen director, and he passed away on June 13, 2015, in Buenos Aires due to an infection.
Personal and Family Life
Sergio Renán, originally named Samuel Kohan, grew up with a passion for the arts, playing the violin in his teenage years. He became a prominent figure in Argentine theater and cinema, gaining recognition for his work both on stage and in film.
Career Highlights
Renán’s career took off after he directed and acted in several impactful films and theater productions. He faced challenges during Argentina’s political turmoil in the mid-1970s when he went into exile after receiving death threats, especially following the success of his film, The Truce (1974), which was nominated for an Academy Award.
Death and Legacy
Sergio Renán passed away at the age of 82 in Buenos Aires City. His legacy endures in Argentine cinema and theater, with many remembering him for his contributions as an actor and director, as well as his courage in the face of adversity.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Los siete locos | 1973-05-03 | El Rufián Melancólico |
| El poder de las tinieblas | 1979-06-14 | Fernando Olmos |
| Los traidores de San Ángel | 1967-10-16 | |
| El perseguidor | 1965-03-10 | Juan ‘Johnny’ |
| Martín Fierro | 1968-07-04 | The Lieutenant |
| Humo de marihuana | 1968-05-16 | Julían Macedo |
| Juan Manuel de Rosas | 1972-03-16 | Juan Lavalle |
| La cifra impar | 1962-11-15 | |
| Y que patatín, y que patatán | 1971-09-30 | |
| Pasó en mi barrio | 1951-06-08 | Emilio |
| Circe | 1964-06-01 | |
| Crecer de golpe | 1977-06-30 | Cameo |
| Heroína | 1972-06-29 | |
| Gracias por el fuego | 1984-04-05 | Villalba |
| Los evadidos | 1964-05-14 | Miguel Quinteros, alias “Belindo” |
| Castigo al Traidor | 1966-05-26 | |
| Sentimental (réquiem para un amigo) | 1981-04-02 | José Solari |
| Los hipócritas | 1965-05-20 | Bubby |
| Orden de matar | 1965-09-23 | Charly |
| Asalto en la ciudad | 1961-01-02 | Ernesto |
| Violencia en la ciudad | 1957-01-01 | |
| Under the Earth | 1987-04-16 | |
| La tregua | 1974-08-01 | |
| Somos los mejores | 1968-11-21 | |
| El amor tiene cara de mujer | 1970-01-27 |