Has Mexican and Irish heritage on his father's and mother's side respectively.
Is perhaps best known for playing the titular El Mariachi in the critically acclaimed independent feature film El Mariachi by Robert Rodriguez in 1992.
Was also credited as unit production manager and for special effects on El Mariachi.
Made his directorial debut with the 1998 action drama Single Action, which he also wrote and starred in.
Served as producer on El Mariachi and its sequels Desperado and Once Upon a Time in Mexico.
Carlos Gallardo
June 22, 1966 (age 58)
Acuña, Mexico
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Has Mexican and Irish heritage on his father's and mother's side respectively.
Is perhaps best known for playing the titular El Mariachi in the critically acclaimed independent feature film El Mariachi by Robert Rodriguez in 1992.
Was also credited as unit production manager and for special effects on El Mariachi.
Made his directorial debut with the 1998 action drama Single Action, which he also wrote and starred in.
Served as producer on El Mariachi and its sequels Desperado and Once Upon a Time in Mexico.