Héctor Jiménez Gudiño (born December 13, 1973) is a Mexican

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and producer. He played Esqueleto in ''

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'', Mr. Tumnus in ''

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'' and the cashier in ''

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''. He worked in a theater company in

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for eight years, before moving to

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to work for a

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company as a theater clown. In 2007, he was nominated in the

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for Best Fight Scene. He is known in Hollywood circles as "The Mexican Steve Buscemi". On August 23, 2007, Jiménez appeared in the episode of the pre-schooler's show ''

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'' on '' Nick Jr.'' for the recurring Dancey Dance segment.https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1825831/

Filmography

* '' The Great Seduction'' (2023) * '' The Black Demon'' (2023) as Chocolatito *'' Incomplete Lovers'' (2022) as Joaquín *''

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'' (2021) as Elroy (TV series) *'' Ruta Madre'' (2019) *''Justice for All'' (2018) *'' Compadres'' (2016) ''as Guasa'' *''Fachon Models'' (2014) El Charal *'' Suave Patria'' (2012) *'' El Santos vs. La Tetona Mendoza'' (2012) ''as Cabo Valdivia'' *'' Casa de Mi Padre'' (2012) *'' El Albergue'' (2012) ''as Bulgaro Antonio'' (TV series) *'' Cellmates'' (2011) ''as Emilio'' *'' Sharktopus'' (2010) ''as Bones'' *'' El infierno'' (2010) ''as Pancho Pistolas'' *'' Gentlemen Broncos'' (2009) ''as Lonnie'' *'' Sin Nombre'' (2009) ''as Leche/Wounded Man'' *'' Navidad SA'' (2008) ''as Chícharo'' *'' Killer Pad'' (2007) ''as Angel'' *''

'' (2007) ''as Himself'' *''

'' (2007) ''As Store Clerk'' *''

'' (2007) ''as Mr. Tumnus''/ Tony Fauntana *''La Ventana de Luciano'' *''

'' (2006) ''as Steven/Esqueleto'' *''Punto de fuga'' (2006) ''as Héctor'' *''Voces inocentes'' (2004) ''as Raton'' *''Mezcal'' (2004) ''as Borracho joven'' *''Supervivencia'' (1992)

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1973 births Living people Mexican male film actors Male actors from Tijuana Male actors from Baja California 21st-century Mexican male actors {{mexico-film-actor-stub