Miguel Gila
Cuesta was born on March 12, 1919 in Madrid, Spain. Miguel was a Spanish
comedian and actor. He appeared in 27 films and television shows between 1954
and 1993. He starred in the film “¡Viva lo imposible!” (1958), which was
entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival. He spent some time
incarcerated in Carabanchel Prison because of having joined the defeated side
in the Spanish Civil War. Later he became famous in Spain and Latin America
where he is fondly remembered on stage with a telephone, creating absurd and
surrealist humor. He also appeared in a films such as "Botón de
Ancla" (1961),"?Dónde Pongo este Muerto?" (1962), and "Mi
Tío Jacinto" (1956). Gila appeared in only one Euro-western “$5.00 for
Ringo” in 1965 as Simon using the alias Gila Sevy.Gila died from a lung disease on July 12, 2001 in Barcelona, Spain.
Today we remember Miguel Gila on what would have been his 95th birthday.
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