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Mario Ernesto Sánchez
★ Acting

Mario Ernesto Sánchez

1947 – 2025 · Cuba · Active 1980–2022

Born in 1947 in San Antonio de las Vegas, Cuba, Mario Ernesto Sánchez became a notable figure in the realm of cult cinema through his role in Below the Belt (1980). His career spanned decades, during which he also founded Teatro Avante in Florida, promoting Latin American theater. Sánchez's diverse background and commitment to the arts enriched the cultural landscape, making his work in Below the Belt a significant part of the exploitation genre's conversation. His legacy continues to resonate within the community of cult film enthusiasts.

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Below the Belt

Below the Belt

1980 ★ 3.5

A close-up look at the turbulent world of women's professional wrestling as a New York City waitress decides to become a professional wrestler.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

Filmography

28 credits
2020s 2 credits
2022
Movie ★ 6.4
2020
Movie ★ 6.0
2010s 2 credits
2015
Sea Devil as Efron
Movie ★ 5.3
2012
Movie ★ 6.9
2000s 3 credits
2007
Burn Notice as Campos
TV ★ 7.5
2006
Miami Vice as El Tiburon
Movie ★ 6.0
2000
Proof of Life as Arturo Fernandez
Movie ★ 6.1
1990s 11 credits
1999
8MM as Taxi Driver
Movie ★ 6.5
1998
The Truman Show as Security Guard
Movie ★ 8.2
1997
Movie ★ 4.4
1997
Plato's Run as Flaco
Movie ★ 6.2
1997
Virtual Weapon as Emergency doctor
Movie ★ 5.7
1996
Blood and Wine as Artie (Fishing Ace)
Movie ★ 5.7
1995
Bad Boys as Drug Buyer
Movie ★ 6.8
1994
The Specialist as Charlie
Movie ★ 5.9
1993
Staying Afloat as Phillipe
Movie ★ 10.0
1993
TV ★ 7.8
1991
Fires Within as Family Member
Movie ★ 4.6
1980s 10 credits
1988
Movie ★ 3.7
1987
TV ★ 6.6
1987
21 Jump Street as Guardia Leader
TV ★ 7.2
1985
Movie ★ 5.8
1984
Miami Vice as Morales
TV ★ 7.5
1984
Miami Vice as Jimmy
TV ★ 7.5
1984
Miami Vice as Diplomat Roberto
TV ★ 7.5
1984
Miami Vice as Paco
TV ★ 7.5
1984
Miami Vice as Jorge
TV ★ 7.5
1980
Movie ★ 6.7