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José René Ruiz
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José René Ruiz

1932 – 1993 · Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico · Active 1950–2000

Born in 1932 in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, José René Ruiz made a notable appearance in the 1966 film Chamber of Horrors. In this film, he contributes to the unsettling atmosphere that defines the horror genre of the era. Ruiz's performance adds depth to the story, which revolves around a series of gruesome murders and psychological tension. His role exemplifies the cult cinema of the 1960s, making him a significant figure in the exploration of horror and exploitation themes.

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Chamber of Horrors

Chamber of Horrors

1966 ★ 6.5
as Senor Pepe De Reyes

A one-handed madman (he lost the hand while escaping a hanging) uses various detachable devices as murder weapons to gain revenge on those he believes have wronged him.

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Filmography

27 credits
2000s 1 credit
1990s 4 credits
1993
Movie ★ 6.3
1992
Movie ★ 7.1
1991
Movie ★ 5.9
1991
Movie ★ 7.0
1980s 11 credits
1989
Movie ★ 7.7
1988
Movie ★ 7.1
1988
Just Ask for Diamond as Johnny Naples (as Rene Ruiz)
Movie ★ 5.6
1985
Movie ★ 7.9
1984
Movie ★ 4.5
1984
Samson and Delilah as The Temple Man
Movie ★ 5.1
1984
Movie ★ 6.6
1983
Movie ★ 6.3
1981
Okey, Mister Pancho as Peter Table
Movie ★ 8.5
1981
Movie ★ 4.4
1980
Movie ★ 4.5
1960s 2 credits
1966
Chamber of Horrors as Senor Pepe De Reyes
Movie ★ 5.6
1960
Movie ★ 6.4
1950s 9 credits
1953
Dios los cría as Tun Tun
Movie ★ 6.0
1952
Movie ★ 6.5
1951
Movie ★ 6.0
1951
Movie ★ 7.6
1951
Movie ★ 7.0
1951
Movie ★ 6.3
1951
Movie ★ 7.6
1950
The King of the Neighborhood as Dwarf (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.3
1950
Movie ★ 7.3