Emma Roldán

Known for

Acting

Born

February 3, 1893

Birthplace

San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Died

August 29, 1978 (aged 85)

Biography

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.

Best known work

Castle of Purity

1973

The Place Without Limits

1978

The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy

1958

Entrega Inmediata

1963

Los hijos de María Morales

1952

El mil amores

1954

Tailored gentleman

1954

Fear Doesn't Ride a Donkey

1973

Romeo y Julieta

1943

One Way Street

1950

Filmography

1983
Deceitful Appearances
as Anciana del Asilo
1980
El perdon de la hija de nadie
1979
Ratero
1978
Naufragio
as Raquelito
1978
Free Love
as Viejita
1978
The Place Without Limits
as Ludovinia
1977
Matinée
as Vecina
1976
The Passion of Berenice
as Josefina
1974
The Encounter of a Lonely Man
as Abuela
1973
Fear Doesn't Ride a Donkey
as Doña Paz
1973
Castle of Purity
as Clerk
1972
Magdalena’s True Vocation
as Vendedora de lotería
1971
Chico Ramos
1970
El hermano Capulina
1970
Los amores de Chucho el Roto
1970
La Hermanita Dinamita
as Anciana esposa de borracho
1969
Memories of the Future
as Gregoria
1968
The Devil's Visitations
as Tona
1967
Si quiero
as Juan's Mother
1967
Mi caballo prieto rebelde
1966
The Two Rivals
1966
La vida de Pedro Infante
as Doña Remedios
1966
Despedida de soltera
as Sirvienta
1966
El jinete justiciero en retando a la muerte
1965
Un hombre peligroso
as Criada