Orlando Urdaneta
An image from The Smoking Fish, one of the productions that also features Orlando Urdaneta.
Orlando Urdaneta

Orlando Urdaneta

October 14, 1946 — Maracaibo, Venezuela

Orlando Rafael Urdaneta (Maracaibo, October 24, 1950) is a Venezuelan actor, presenter, playwright, visual artist, and comedian. He began his acting career as a child, debuting on the "Bambilandia" program on Venevision, and was later cast in theater productions, telenovelas, and films. He also stood out as a host of game shows and radio and television programs, working as a comedian. In 1979, he married actress Chelo Rodríguez.

He has received the National Film Award in recognition of his career. His work has earned him several awards, such as the Municipal Theater Award in 1997. The following year, he was honored by La Casa del Artista, and in 1998 and 1999, he received the National Association of Cinematographic Artists (ANAC) award for his participation in the Venezuelan films Pandemonium and 100 años de perdón.

The Smoking Fish

The Smoking Fish

1977

Little Thieves, Big Thieves

Little Thieves, Big Thieves

1998

I'm a Delinquent

I'm a Delinquent

1976

Chronicle of a Latin American Subversive

Chronicle of a Latin American Subversive

1974

Tubérculo Presidente

Tubérculo Presidente

2016

When I Want to Cry, I Don't

When I Want to Cry, I Don't

1973

Savage Summer

Savage Summer

1980

Seagulls Fly Low

Seagulls Fly Low

1978