Miguel Gila
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Miguel Gila was a Spanish comedian actor. He appeared in 27 films and television shows between 1954
and 1993
. He starred in the film ¡Viva lo imposible!
, which was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival
. He spent some time incarcerated in the Carabanchel Prison
because of having joined to the defeated side in the Spanish Civil War
. He became famous in Spain and Latin America with his comic monologues.
1954 in film
The year 1954 in film involved some significant events and memorable ones.-Events:*May 12 - The Marx Brothers' Zeppo Marx divorces wife Marion Benda...
and 1993
1993 in film
The year 1993 in film involved many significant films, including the blockbuster hits Jurassic Park, The Fugitive and The Firm. -Events:...
. He starred in the film ¡Viva lo imposible!
¡Viva lo imposible!
¡Viva lo imposible! is a 1958 Spanish comedy film adapted from the play "¡Viva lo imposible! o el contable de las estrellas", by Miguel Mihura and Joaquín Calvo Sotelo, and directed by Rafael Gil...
, which was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival
8th Berlin International Film Festival
The 8th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from June 27 to July 8, 1958.-Jury:* Frank Capra * J. Novais Teixeira* Jean Marais* Paul Rotha* L. B. Rao* Duilio Coletti* Michiko Tanaka* Gerhard T...
. He spent some time incarcerated in the Carabanchel Prison
Carabanchel Prison
Carabanchel Prison was constructed by political prisoners after the Spanish Civil War between 1940 and 1944 in the Madrid's neighbourhood of Carabanchel. It was one of the biggest prisons in Europe until its closure in 1998...
because of having joined to the defeated side in the Spanish Civil War
Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil WarAlso known as The Crusade among Nationalists, the Fourth Carlist War among Carlists, and The Rebellion or Uprising among Republicans. was a major conflict fought in Spain from 17 July 1936 to 1 April 1939...
. He became famous in Spain and Latin America with his comic monologues.
Selected filmography
- Adventures of the Barber of SevilleAdventures of the Barber of SevilleAdventures of the Barber of Seville is a 1954 Spanish comedy film directed by Ladislao Vajda. It was entered into the 1954 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Luis Mariano - Fígaro* Lolita Sevilla - Pepilla* Danielle Godet - Rosina...
(1954) - Uncle HyacynthUncle HyacynthUncle Hyacynth is a 1956 Spanish drama film directed by Ladislao Vajda. At the 6th Berlin International Film Festival it won the Golden Bear .-Cast:* Pablito Calvo - Pepote* Antonio Vico - Jacinto* José Marco Davó - Inspector...
(1956) - ¡Viva lo imposible!¡Viva lo imposible!¡Viva lo imposible! is a 1958 Spanish comedy film adapted from the play "¡Viva lo imposible! o el contable de las estrellas", by Miguel Mihura and Joaquín Calvo Sotelo, and directed by Rafael Gil...
(1958)