Alfredo Castro

Personal information

Known for: Acting
Known credits: 104
Gender: Male
Born: December 19, 1955
Place of birth: Recoleta, Santiago, Chile

Biography

Alfredo Castro Gómez (Santiago, 19 de diciembre de 1955) is a Chilean actor. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Acting from Universidad de Chile. Presently, he works as a theatre director, actor, pedagogue, playwright, and founder of Teatro La Memoria, a theatre company that marks a milestone in the history of contemporary Chilean theatre. In 2006, the company founded the Centro de Investigación Teatral (Center for Theatrical Investigation) and the Sala de Teatro: Teatro La Memoria (anintimate 100-seat playhouse).

As an actor and screenwriter, Alfredo Castro Gómez has participated in several films by Chilean director Pablo Larraín. These have included: Fuga (2006), Tony Manero (2008), and Post Mortem (2010)