Who Are Those Guys? Miguel Del Castillo

 

Miguel Sanchez Del Castillo appeared in over 100 films and TV series yet there is little to nothing about him on the internet or in books and encyclopedias. He was a Spanish actor who began his film career in 1939’s “Carmen fra i rossi” directed by Edgar Neville and starring Fosco Giachetti, Rafael Rivelles and Conchita Montes. His last appearance was in 1983’s TV mini-series ‘Sonatas’.

Among his 100+ films were 36 Spaghetti westerns. Miguel played all kinds of characters from politicians, generals, lawmen, judges, bankers to waiters and casino employees. He could do and did it all. Whatever role was needed in Spanish cinema it seems Del Castillo could perform it sincerity and believability.

Too bad we have to add his name to the many Spanish and Italian actors of this genre that nothing was recorded about their story and careers.

Del CASTILLO, Miguel (aka Michael Castilla, Miguel Castillo, Miguel Ángel Castillo, Miguel S. Del Castillo, Miguel S. del Castillo) (Miguel Sanchez del Castillo) [Spanish] – film actor, cinematographer, cameraman.

The Terrible Sheriff – 1962 (poker dealer) [Miguel Angel Castillo]

Welcome Padre Murray - 1962 (Ken Purdy)

4 Bullet for Joe – 1963 (Jim)

Heroes of the West – 1963 (Pablo/Jesie)

Ride and Kill – 1963 (rancher)

The Sign of the Coyote – 1963 (Julian)

Charge of the 7th – 1964 (Confederate general) [as Migeul Castillo]

Outlaw of Red River – 1964 (Espado/Blade) [as Miguel Castillo]

Tomb of the Pistolero – 1964 (bartender)

The Twins from Texas – 1964 (Arnold)

A Coffin for the Sheriff – 1965 (Sheriff Gallagher)

Kid Rodelo – 1965 (Chavas)

Rebels on the Loose – 1966 (mayor)

A Stranger in Paso Bravo – 1966 (town drunk)

Rattler Kid – 1967 (Sam Scott)

Two Crosses at Danger Pass – 1967 (Powell)

Dead Men Don’t Count – 1968 (Judge Bryant)

Go for Broke – 1968 (company man)

Killer, Adios – 1968 (Foster)

One by One – 1968 (padre)

A Pistol for 100 Coffins – 1968 (Glaverstone banker)

Ringo, the Lone Rider – 1968 (rancher)

The Taste of Vengeance – 1968 (Mr. Blake)

Tierra Brava – 1968 (banker)

100 Rifles – 1969 (Yaqui leader)

Dead Men Ride – 1970 (Shaffer)

A Man Called Apocalypse Joe – 1970 (1st sheriff)

Matalo! – 1970 (Baxter)

Sabata the Killer – 1970 (gambler)

The Bandit Malpelo – 1971 (Felix Dominguez)

The Legend of Frenchie King – 1971 (Paul)

Raise Your Hands Dead Man, You’re Under Arrest – 1971 (engineer)

These Damned Pounds of Gold – 1971 (Wolley’s friend)

The Stranger and the Gunfighter – 1974 (roulette dealer)

Whisky and Ghosts – 1974 (Train maitre'd)

Buddy Goes West – 1981 (waiter)