Ricardo Palacios
Actor
Biography
Ricardo López-Nuño Díez, better known as Ricardo Palacios, was a Spanish actor, film director and screenwriter. Born in Reinosa (Cantabria), Palacios graduated from the Official Film School in Madrid as an actor and director. He debuted in the 1961 TV series Poly. He participated in about 150 films and television series, being mainly active in the Spaghetti Western genre, and he was also a recurring presence in films directed by Jesús Franco. In 1987, Palacios made his directorial debut with the comedy film ¡Biba la Banda!, starring Alfredo Landa, and in 1997 he directed the TV-series La Banda de Pérez. After spending over a month in hospital with heart problems, Ricardo died on 11 February 2015 of heart failure.
As Director
Filmography
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
as Barista a Socorro (uncredited) 1966
For a Few Dollars More
as Tucumcari Saloon Keeper (uncredited) 1965
Doctor Zhivago
as Extra (uncredited) 1965
Delusions of Grandeur
as Cook (uncredited) 1971
Red Sun
as Pogo (uncredited) 1971
Return of the Seven
as Jailer 1966
The Return of the Musketeers
as Big Lackey 1989
Day of Anger
as Bowie Cantina Owner 1967
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
as Marcus Lycus's Eunuch (uncredited) 1966
Soldier of Fortune
as (uncredited) 1976
Run, Man, Run
as Mexican Officer With Dynamite 1968
Going Down in Morocco
as Naturista 1989
Take a Hard Ride
as Calvera 1975
Monster Dog
as Sheriff Morrison 1988
Socrates
as Critone 1971
Lute: Forge On or Die
as Empleador 1987
Star Knight
as Guardián 1985