Luis Brandoni, Argentine actor, dies at 86

Despite showing initial improvement, his health condition worsened in recent days. Brandoni had turned 86 years old on Saturday (18).

With more than six decades of career, the actor has built a remarkable career in cinema, theater, television and, more recently, streaming. Among his best-known works are the films “Esperando o Rabecão” (1985) and “A Grande Dama do Cinema” (2019), in addition to the series “Mi cuñado” (1993).

In recent years, the actor has regained prominence with productions for streaming. His most recent work was in the Disney series “Nada” (2023), in which he played food critic Manuel alongside Robert De Niro.

He was also performing in the play “¿Quién es quién?”, alongside actress Soledad Silveyra, and was preparing for new projects. The artist’s death was confirmed by Multiteatro, which lamented the loss in a statement.

“Today is a very sad day for our culture. With Beto’s death, we lost the last great actor of an unforgettable generation”, says the text.

The wake will be open to the public and will take place at the Legislative Assembly of the City of Buenos Aires. The body will later be taken to the Pantheon of Actors, in the Chacarita Cemetery.

Career of Luis Brandoni

Graduated from the National Conservatory of Music and Performing Arts, Brandoni began his career at a young age and established himself as one of the most recognized names in Argentine culture.

Over the years, he participated in important productions such as “La Patagonia Rebel” and “La Tregua”, becoming a central figure in Argentine cinema from the 1970s onwards.

During the period of the military dictatorship, he was the target of political persecution and went into exile in Mexico. With redemocratization, he returned to the country and resumed his career, consolidating his popularity in the following years.

In addition to his artistic activities, Luis Brandoni also participated in political life. Affiliated with the Radical Civic Union, he was a federal deputy between 1997 and 2001.

Even with his political activities, he never left the stage and screen. In theater, he participated in prominent productions such as “Made in Lanús” and “Conversaciones con mamá”. On television, he gained great popularity with the series “Mi cuñado”, alongside Ricardo Darín, as well as other works over the decades.