Gustavo Angarita

Biography

Gustavo Antonio Angarita Pantoja (Bogotá, September 2, 1942 – Bogotá, October 17, 2025) was a Colombian film, theater, and television actor, known for his performances in numerous telenovelas.

He was born in Bogotá and initially studied Law and Philosophy at the National University of Colombia but did not complete his degree. His interest in acting led him to study at the School of Dramatic Arts in Bogotá, later specializing at the Université Internationale de Théâtre de Paris. He was part of the theater groups La Candelaria and Teatro Popular de Bogotá. He began his acting career on stage, performing in plays such as Richard III, The Threepenny Opera, and Tomé Panamá.

His film career bega...