Jaime Fernández

Jaime Fernández

Jaime Fernández

Nicolás Jaime Fernández Reyes (December 6, 1933), better known simply as Jaime Fernández, was a Mexican actor and union leader.

Over his career, he won 3 Silver Ariel awards — the Mexican equivalent of the Oscar — including one for what is arguably his best-known role, playing Friday, the protagonist's associate in Luis Buñuel's Robinson Crusoe. He appeared in over 200 films and served as the general secretary of the National Association of Actors (ANDA) for 11 years.

  • Known For
    Acting
  • Born
    December 6, 1927
  • Place of Birth
    Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
  • Died
    April 15, 2005 (aged 77)