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Alejandro Jodorowsky

Biography

Alejandro Jodorowsky

Actor Writer Director Producer

Born
February 17, 1929
Age
97 years old
Place of birth
Tocopilla, Chile
Years active
1957 – present
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53

Credits

29

Movies

2

TV series

65

Years active

6.7

Avg. rating

0

Awards won

The life and career of Alejandro Jodorowsky

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Career timeline

  1. 1929 · Born

    Born in Tocopilla, Chile

  2. 1957 · Screen debut

    The Severed Heads (Movie)

  3. 1970 · Breakthrough

    El Topo (Movie)

  4. 1972 · Writing debut

    Fando and Lis (Movie)

  5. 1972 · First production

    Apolinar (Movie)

  6. 2021 · Latest release

    Fake News (Movie)

Career in numbers

Titles per decade
Most frequent genres
  • Drama15
  • Fantasy7
  • Documentary6
  • Comedy4
  • Western3
  • Thriller3
Highest-rated title The Holy Mountain 1973 7.5 Most popular title The Holy Mountain 1973 7.5

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2021 Fake News as Mysterious man Movie
  2. 2016 Endless Poetry as Old Alejandro Movie
  3. 2013 The Dance of Reality as Old Alejandro Movie
  4. 2013 Ritual - A Psychomagic Story as Fernando Movie
  5. 2011 The Island as Jodo Movie
  6. 2010 A Tar Movie
  7. 2008 Born Without Movie
  8. 2007 Niente è come sembra Movie
  9. 2007 A Conversation with Alejandro Jodorowsky Movie
  10. 2006 Musikanten as Ludwig van Beethoven Movie
  11. 2005 Le Cercle as Self TV
  12. 2003 No Big Deal as Pablo Movie
  13. 2003 Alejandro Jodorowsky: Interview at ICA London December 2002 Movie
  14. 2002 Cherif as Prophet Movie
  15. 1997 Jodorowsky's Phylosophycal Tales as Alejandro Movie
  16. 1993 Eurotrash TV
  17. 1973 The Holy Mountain as The Alchemist Movie
  18. 1972 Fando and Lis as Puppeteer (uncredited) Movie
  19. 1970 El Topo as El Topo Movie
  20. 1969 Anticlimax Movie
  21. 1957 The Severed Heads Movie
  1. 2019 Psychomagic: A Healing Art Movie
  2. 2016 Endless Poetry Movie
  3. 2013 The Dance of Reality Movie
  4. 2003 Alejandro Jodorowsky: Interview at ICA London December 2002 Movie
  5. 1994 The Rainbow Thief Movie
  6. 1989 Santa Sangre Movie
  7. 1980 Tusk Movie
  8. 1973 The Holy Mountain Movie
  9. 1972 Fando and Lis Movie
  10. 1970 El Topo Movie
  11. 1965 Melodrama Sacramental Movie
  12. 1957 The Severed Heads Movie
  1. 2013 The Dance of Reality Movie
  2. 1978 Pubertinaje Movie
  3. 1973 The Holy Mountain Movie
  4. 1972 Apolinar Movie
  1. 2016 Endless Poetry Movie
  2. 1989 Santa Sangre Movie
  3. 1980 Tusk Movie
  4. 1973 The Holy Mountain Movie
  5. 1972 Fando and Lis Movie
  1. 1973 The Holy Mountain Movie
  2. 1970 El Topo Movie
  1. 2019 Psychomagic: A Healing Art Movie
  2. 2013 The Dance of Reality Movie
  3. 1970 El Topo Movie
  4. 1965 He! Viva Dada Movie
  5. 1957 The Severed Heads Movie
  1. — Bouncer Upcoming Movie
  2. 2013 The Voice Thief Movie
  3. 1989 Santa Sangre Movie
  1. 2016 Endless Poetry Movie

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Quick facts

How old is Alejandro Jodorowsky?

Alejandro Jodorowsky is 97 years old, born on February 17, 1929.

Where was Alejandro Jodorowsky born?

Alejandro Jodorowsky was born in Tocopilla, Chile.

What was Alejandro Jodorowsky’s first screen role?

The earliest title in our catalogue featuring Alejandro Jodorowsky is The Severed Heads (1957).

How many movies and series has Alejandro Jodorowsky made?

Our catalogue lists 31 titles for Alejandro Jodorowsky: 29 movies and 2 TV series.

What is Alejandro Jodorowsky’s highest-rated title?

Among titles with enough votes, The Holy Mountain has the highest audience rating, with 7.5/10 on TMDB.

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