
Fernando Rey (September 20, 1917 – March 9, 1994) — best known as Fernando Rey — was a Spanish film, theatre, and TV actor, who worked in both Europe and the United States. A suave, international actor best known for his roles in the films of surrealist director Luis Buñuel (Tristana, 1970; Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, 1972; That Obscure Object of Desire, 1977) and as a drug lord in The French Connection (1971), he appeared in more than 150 films over half a century. The debonair Rey was described by French Connection producer Philip D'Antoni as "the last of the Continental guys". He achieved his greatest notoriety after he turned 50: "Perhaps it is a pity that my success came so late in life", he told The Times of Madrid in 1973. "It might have been better to have been successful while young, like El Cordobes in the bullring. Then your life is all before you to enjoy it."

Star Knight
MOVIE • 1985

Jesus of Nazareth
TV • 1977

A.D.
TV • 1985

Honey
MOVIE • 1981

I promessi sposi
TV • 1989

The French Connection
MOVIE • 1971

1492: Conquest of Paradise
MOVIE • 1992

The Miracle of Marcelino
MOVIE • 1955

Origins of the Mafia
TV • 1976

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
MOVIE • 1972

Return of the Seven
MOVIE • 1966

Naked Tango
MOVIE • 1990

The Savage Guns
MOVIE • 1961

Viridiana
MOVIE • 1962

The Hit
MOVIE • 1984

That Obscure Object of Desire
MOVIE • 1977

Rebeldía
MOVIE • 1954

Chimes at Midnight
MOVIE • 1965