About
Raúl Rafael Juliá y Arcelay (March 9, 1940 – October 24, 1994) was a Puerto Rican actor. His film career peaked in the US in the early 1990s. Born in San Juan, he gained interest in acting while still in school. Upon completing his studies, Juliá decided to pursue a career in acting. After performing in the local scene for some time, he was convinced by entertainment personality Orson Bean to move and work in New York City. Juliá, who had been bilingual since his childhood, soon gained interest in Broadway and "Off Broadway" plays. He performed in mobile projects, including the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre. Juliá was eventually noticed by Joseph Papp, who offered him work in the New York Shakespeare Festival. After gaining notoriety, he received roles in two television series, Love of Life and Sesame Street. For his performance in Two Gentlemen of Verona, he received a nomination...
Known for
Great PerformancesSeries • 1971
American PlayhouseSeries • 1982
The Bob Newhart ShowSeries • 1972
McCloudSeries • 1970
Street FighterMovie • 1994
The Addams FamilyMovie • 1991
Addams Family ValuesMovie • 1993
Presumed InnocentMovie • 1990
The RookieMovie • 1990
Tequila SunriseMovie • 1988
Kiss of the Spider WomanMovie • 1985
One from the HeartMovie • 1982
The Panic in Needle ParkMovie • 1971
Eyes of Laura MarsMovie • 1978
The Morning AfterMovie • 1986
The OrganizationMovie • 1971
Frankenstein UnboundMovie • 1990
HavanaMovie • 1990
DisclosureMovie • 2020
The Gumball RallyMovie • 1976
TempestMovie • 1982
Moon Over ParadorMovie • 1988
RomeroMovie • 1989
The Escape ArtistMovie • 1982