James Bond star dead: Emilio Echevarria who acted alongside Pierce Brosnan & featured in Brad Pitt film Babel dies at 80

James Bond star dead: Emilio Echevarria who acted alongside Pierce Brosnan & featured in Brad Pitt film Babel dies at 80

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James Bond star dead: Emilio Echevarria who acted alongside Pierce Brosnan & featured in Brad Pitt film Babel dies at 80
Author: Juliana Cruz Lima
Published: Jan, 07 2025 08:20

RENOWNED Mexican actor Emilio Echevarría, best known for his role in the James Bond film Die Another Day, has died at the age of 80. Echevarría, whose acting career spanned nearly five decades, passed away on Saturday, January 4, in Mexico City. His death was officially announced on Monday by The Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences.

 [Mexican actor Emilio Echevarría has died aged 80]
Image Credit: The Sun [Mexican actor Emilio Echevarría has died aged 80]

The actor gained global recognition for his role as Raoul alongside Pierce Brosnan in the 2002 Bond film. Echevarría's acting career spanned nearly five decades. He began his career in Mexican theatre and film, steadily building a reputation as one of the country’s most skilled actors.

 [He played Raoul in the James Bond film Die Another Day]
Image Credit: The Sun [He played Raoul in the James Bond film Die Another Day]

He gained widespread acclaim for his role in Amores Perros (2000), directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, where he played El Chivo, a homeless man with a haunting past. The film, a critical and commercial success, introduced him to international audiences and remains one of his most iconic performances.

Throughout his career, Echevarría appeared in numerous Mexican films, showcasing his ability to portray complex and diverse characters. His roles often explored themes of human struggle, redemption, and resilience. Echevarría also ventured into Hollywood, where he acted in a handful of notable projects, including his role in the James Bond franchise.

In the 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day, Emilio Echevarría played Raoul, a Cuban intelligence operative who aids James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) during his mission. Raoul provides Bond with essential equipment and information as he navigates Havana to track down the film’s antagonist, Zao.

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