Emma Roldán

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Emma Roldán

Acting February 3, 1893

San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Emma Roldán (February 3, 1893 – August 29, 1978) was a Mexican character actress and costume designer. She is remembered as the sharp-tongued, domineering matron of Mexican cinema…

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Castle of Purity

Castle of Purity

7.4 1973 Movie
The Place Without Limits

The Place Without Limits

7.3 1978 Movie
The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy

The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy

3.0 1958 Movie
Entrega Inmediata

Entrega Inmediata

7.3 1963 Movie
Los hijos de María Morales

Los hijos de María Morales

7.4 1952 Movie
El mil amores

El mil amores

7.6 1954 Movie
Tailored gentleman

Tailored gentleman

7.3 1954 Movie
Romeo y Julieta

Romeo y Julieta

6.8 1943 Movie
Fear Doesn't Ride a Donkey

Fear Doesn't Ride a Donkey

7.7 1973 Movie
One Way Street

One Way Street

5.3 1950 Movie
Watch Out for Love

Watch Out for Love

7.1 1954 Movie
The Curse of the Aztec Mummy

The Curse of the Aztec Mummy

4.1 1957 Movie

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Emma Roldán (February 3, 1893 – August 29, 1978) was a Mexican character actress and costume designer. She is remembered as the sharp-tongued, domineering matron of Mexican cinema, and was nominated three times for a Silver Ariel Award.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1983
    Deceitful Appearances

    Movie Anciana del Asilo

  2. 1980
    El perdon de la hija de nadie

    Movie

  3. 1979
    Ratero

    Movie

  4. 1978
    Naufragio

    Movie Raquelito

  5. 1978
    Free Love

    Movie Viejita

  6. 1978
    The Place Without Limits

    Movie Ludovinia

  7. 1977
    Matinée

    Movie Vecina

  8. 1976
    The Passion of Berenice

    Movie Josefina

  9. 1974
    The Encounter of a Lonely Man

    Movie Abuela

  10. 1973
    Fear Doesn't Ride a Donkey

    Movie Doña Paz

  11. 1973
    Castle of Purity

    Movie Clerk

  12. 1972
    Magdalena’s True Vocation

    Movie Vendedora de lotería

  13. 1971
    Chico Ramos

    Movie

  14. 1970
    El hermano Capulina

    Movie

  15. 1970
    Los amores de Chucho el Roto

    Movie

  16. 1970
    La Hermanita Dinamita

    Movie Anciana esposa de borracho

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  1. 1969
    Memories of the Future

    Movie Gregoria

  2. 1968
    The Devil's Visitations

    Movie Tona

  3. 1967
    Si quiero

    Movie Juan's Mother

  4. 1967
    Mi caballo prieto rebelde

    Movie

  5. 1966
    The Two Rivals

    Movie

  6. 1966
    La vida de Pedro Infante

    Movie Doña Remedios

  7. 1966
    Despedida de soltera

    Movie Sirvienta

  8. 1966
    El jinete justiciero en retando a la muerte

    Movie

  9. 1965
    Un hombre peligroso

    Movie Criada

  10. 1965
    Aquella Rosita Alvírez

    Movie

  11. 1965
    She-Wolves of the Ring

    Movie Loreta's Mother

  12. 1965
    Los hermanos Muerte

    Movie

  13. 1965
    Mi ley es un revólver

    Movie

  14. 1965
    Guadalajara en verano

    Movie Lucretia

  15. 1964
    Museum Of Horror

    Movie Doña Leonor

  16. 1964
    Ruletero a toda marcha

    Movie Mamá de Bárbara

  17. 1964
    El revólver sangriento

    Movie tía de Rosa

  18. 1963
    Entrega Inmediata

    Movie Doña Angustias

  19. 1963
    El mariachi canta

    Movie Doña Mela

  20. 1963
    El rey del tomate

    Movie Tía Milagros

  21. 1962
    La barranca sangrienta

    Movie Chole (as Ema Roldan)

  22. 1962
    La edad de la inocencia

    Movie La pitocha

  23. 1962
    Revenge of the Resurrected

    Movie

  24. 1962
    La entrega de Chucho el Roto

    Movie