Salvador del Solar

Biography

Salvador del Solar (born in Lima in 1970) is a Peruvian actor, director, and lawyer. After graduating with a law degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and studying at Alberto Ísola's workshop, he rose to international fame starring in the acclaimed film Pantaleón y las visitadoras (1999). Expanding his career, he wrote and directed the film Magallanes (2015), establishing himself as a prominent filmmaker. He has also been involved in Peruvian politics, serving as Minister of Culture (2017) and President of the Council of Ministers (2019).

Known For

Captain Pantoja and the Special Services

as Pantaleon Pantoja

Regreso a la guaca

as Mayor Álvaro Loaiza

Comando Elite

as Coronel Ignacio Saravia

Pataclaun

as Himself

A World For Julius

as Voz en Off

How to Deal with a Heartbreak

as Fernando

Women on the Edge

as Edgardo Sanchez Leven

Greetings to the Devil

as Moris

Back to School

as Esteban

Piratas en el Callao

as Capitán del Windhont