The Mask
1994
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Orestes Matacena (born August 29, 1941) is a Cuban–American actor, director, producer and writer. His most notable appearance is Niko from The Mask. In 1973, Matacena appeared as Olimpio in the Duo Theatre production Francesco: The Life and Times of the Cencis at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in the East Village of Manhattan.
Orestes Matacena. Actor: The Mask. Orestes Matacena has worked as an actor with high profile directors on films, television and commercials. Orestes first ventured into films at the age of six when he worked as an actor in "The Life of Billy the Kid," with a cast comprised only of children.
Orestes Matacena. Actor: The Mask. Orestes Matacena has worked as an actor with high profile directors on films, television and commercials. Orestes first ventured into films at the age of six when he worked as an actor in "The Life of Billy the Kid," with a cast comprised only of children.
Guest star on television series, including Mann & Machine; Soldier of Fortune, Inc.; Action; Saturday Night Live; Corte Tropical and (as Burro) The Wild Thornberrys. Regular on variety program Sabado gigante and comedy program Salvese quien pueda.
Orestes Matacena was born in Cuba to Italian immigrants named Rafael and Aracelli. Orestes' mother, was 50 years old when she noticed her stomach growing disproportionately. The picture shown is from a TV commercial directed by Marcus Nispel
Orestes Matacena's official Web Site.
"Respected Cuban actor Orestes Matacena (WILD, WILD WEST; THE MASK] stars as the title character, a simple man who leaves his village to join the rebels in Havana." Idealo.com. Producer-Writer-Director Review: TAINTED concerns a married couple, Frank and Cathy (Gene Tootle and Shari Shattuck).
Orestes Matacena was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Known for making audiences laugh, Matacena began his acting career in comedies like "Diggstown" (1992). He also appeared in the TV movie "The Take" (USA, 1989-1990).
Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Editor at GoldArt Films + Freelance · Experience: Goldart Films · Location: Valley Village · 500+ connections on LinkedIn.
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Orestes Matacena is known as an Actor, Director, Writer, and Editor. Some of his work includes The Mask, Wild Wild West, Diggstown, Guaguasi, Bitter Sugar, Badge 373, Girl in 3D, and The Wild Thornberrys.
