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Sara García

Acting
85 years oldOrizaba, Veracruz, Mexico

Biography

Sara García (8 September 1895 – 21 November 1980) was a Mexican actress who made her biggest mark during the "Golden Age of Mexican cinema". During the 1940s and 1950s, she often played the part of a no-nonsense but lovable grandmother in numerous Mexican films. In later years, she played parts in Mexican telenovelas. Known as "Mexican Cinema's Grandmother", García's image is displayed on the label of Mexico's traditional Abuelitachocolate, a company now owned by Nestlé.

Personal Details

Born
September 8, 1895 - November 21, 1980 (age 85)
Gender
Female
Place of Birth
Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

Sara García Hidalgo
La Abuelita
Doña Sara Garcia
Sarah Garcia
Sara Garcia

Movies (48)

Solicito marido para engañar
3.2

Solicito marido para engañar

as Tía Mariana

1988

Sexo contra sexo
4.6

Sexo contra sexo

as Lady Owner of Can-Can Club

1983

Como México no hay dos
7.3

Como México no hay dos

1981

México de mis amores
5.7

México de mis amores

1979

La vida difícil de una mujer fácil
4.7

La vida difícil de una mujer fácil

as Doña Amalia

1979

La comadrita
7.4

La comadrita

as Doña Chonita

1978

Nobleza ranchera
6.3

Nobleza ranchera

1977

Como gallos de pelea
5.0

Como gallos de pelea

1977

Los leones del ring contra la Cosa Nostra
4.0

Los leones del ring contra la Cosa Nostra

as Doña Refugio

1974

Los leones del ring
5.0

Los leones del ring

as Doña Refugio

1974

Son of the Town
5.7

Son of the Town

as Vicenta Aurelia Fernandez; Chenta

1974

Faith, Hope and Charity
6.3

Faith, Hope and Charity

as Old woman (segment "Caridad")

1974

Valente Quintero
5.0

Valente Quintero

1973

Entre monjas anda el Diablo
7.9

Entre monjas anda el Diablo

1973

Nosotros los feos
5.0

Nosotros los feos

1973

National Mechanics
7.3

National Mechanics

as Doña Lolita

1972

The Innocent
7.5

The Innocent

as La abuela

1972

No One Will Love You Like I Do
5.0

No One Will Love You Like I Do

1972

End of the Party
4.9

End of the Party

as Doña Beatriz

1972

La Casa del Farol Rojo
3.7

La Casa del Farol Rojo

1971

Why Was I Born a Woman?
7.9

Why Was I Born a Woman?

as Doña Rosario

1970

La Hermanita Dinamita
5.0

La Hermanita Dinamita

as Madre Ana

1970

Flor marchita
5.5

Flor marchita

as Paula la nana

1969

El día de las madres
6.0

El día de las madres

1969

No se mande, profe
5.0

No se mande, profe

1969

Las amiguitas de los ricos
5.0

Las amiguitas de los ricos

1968

Sor Ye-yé
4.9

Sor Ye-yé

as Madre María de los Ángeles

1968

Seis días para morir
6.7

Seis días para morir

as Doña Mercedes

1967

Un novio para dos hermanas
7.4

Un novio para dos hermanas

as Sra. Cáceres

1967

Joselito vagabundo
5.3

Joselito vagabundo

as Mrs. Guadalupe

1966

La vida de Pedro Infante
4.7

La vida de Pedro Infante

as Sara Garcia

1966

Los dos apóstoles
5.0

Los dos apóstoles

as Doña Angustias

1966

Escuela para solteras
7.9

Escuela para solteras

as Doña Bernarda

1965

Canta mi corazón
5.3

Canta mi corazón

1965

Nos lleva la tristeza
5.0

Nos lleva la tristeza

1965

Los dinamiteros
5.3

Los dinamiteros

as Doña Pura

1964

Los fenómenos del fútbol
4.4

Los fenómenos del fútbol

1964

Héroe a la fuerza
6.2

Héroe a la fuerza

1964

Ruletero a toda marcha
5.0

Ruletero a toda marcha

as Doña Sarita

1964

Las chivas rayadas
5.0

Las chivas rayadas

as Doña Pancha

1964

Las hijas del Amapolo
5.0

Las hijas del Amapolo

1962

The White Horse
6.8

The White Horse

as Doña Refugio

1962

Paloma brava
5.0

Paloma brava

1961

El malvado Carabel
5.0

El malvado Carabel

1961

Bello recuerdo
5.4

Bello recuerdo

as Dona Sara

1961

El analfabeto
7.7

El analfabeto

as Doña Epifanita

1961

Mis abuelitas... no más!
5.3

Mis abuelitas... no más!

1961

El buena suerte
5.0

El buena suerte

1961

TV Shows (2)