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Emilio Echevarría (July 3, 1944 - January 5, 2025) was a renowned Mexican actor, born in Mexico City. He would begin his extensive career as an actor in 1978, as an active member of the Constitution of Art and Society. He was part of the theater group Circo, Maroma y Teatro, an institution that would open its doors to him, where he had actors such as José Luis Ibáñez, Otto Minera and Dimitrio Sarrás as teachers. He began his career in film with A Crucial Day for Ausencio Paredes (1987), and later participated in films such as Intimidad (1989), Ana's Steps (1991), Novia que te ver (1994), Preludio (1999). He rose to fame with the role of El Chivo, in the acclaimed film Amores Perros (2000), by Alejandro González Iñárritu. After his participation in the film, Echevarría became a highly sought-after actor.
Emilio Echevarría was a distinguished Mexican actor whose career spanned over four decades, celebrated for his grounded, authoritative performances in both domestic and international cinema.
He is most recognized for his lead role as El Chivo in the critically acclaimed film Amores Perros, alongside notable appearances in Babel, Y Tu Mamá También, and the Bond film Die Another Day.
Beyond his film roles, Echevarría was deeply rooted in Mexican theater, training with institutions like Circo, Maroma y Teatro before transitioning to professional screen acting in the late 1980s.