Emma Roldán

Acting • 162 Credits

Biography

Emma Roldán (February 3, 1893 – August 29, 1978) was a Mexican character actress and costume designer. She is remembered as the sharp-tongued, domineering matron of Mexican cinema, and was nominated three times for a Silver Ariel Award.

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Castle of Purity

Castle of Purity

1973 ⭐ 3.7
as Clerk
The Place Without Limits

The Place Without Limits

1978 ⭐ 3.6
as Ludovinia
The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy

The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy

1958 ⭐ 1.5
as Maria, the housekeeper
Entrega Inmediata

Entrega Inmediata

1963 ⭐ 3.6
as Doña Angustias
Los hijos de María Morales

Los hijos de María Morales

1952 ⭐ 3.8
as Doña María Morales
El mil amores

El mil amores

1954 ⭐ 3.8
as Gertrudis
Tailored gentleman

Tailored gentleman

1954 ⭐ 3.7
as Doña Pelos
Fear Doesn't Ride a Donkey

Fear Doesn't Ride a Donkey

1973 ⭐ 3.9
as Doña Paz
Romeo y Julieta

Romeo y Julieta

1943 ⭐ 3.4
as Lady Capulet
One Way Street

One Way Street

1950 ⭐ 2.6
as Catalina
Watch Out for Love

Watch Out for Love

1954 ⭐ 3.5
as Chona
Two Monks

Two Monks

1934 ⭐ 3.1
as Gertrudis
El compadre Mendoza

El compadre Mendoza

1934 ⭐ 3.4
as María
The Curse of the Aztec Mummy

The Curse of the Aztec Mummy

1957 ⭐ 2.0
as Maria
El jinete justiciero en retando a la muerte

El jinete justiciero en retando a la muerte

1966 ⭐ 2.9
The Aztec Mummy

The Aztec Mummy

1957 ⭐ 2.3
as Criada
The Two Rivals

The Two Rivals

1966 ⭐ 3.5
The Third Word

The Third Word

1956 ⭐ 3.5
as Antonia
Matinée

Matinée

1977 ⭐ 2.5
as Vecina
La edad de la inocencia

La edad de la inocencia

1962 ⭐ 3.5
as La pitocha
The Passion of Berenice

The Passion of Berenice

1976 ⭐ 3.0
as Josefina
Prisoner 13

Prisoner 13

1933 ⭐ 3.4
as Margarita Ramos
El hermano Capulina

El hermano Capulina

1970 ⭐ 2.9
El perdon de la hija de nadie

El perdon de la hija de nadie

1980 ⭐ 3.4
La Cucaracha

La Cucaracha

1959 ⭐ 3.2
as Comadrona
Cárcel de mujeres

Cárcel de mujeres

1951 ⭐ 3.0
as Petrona
El cuarto mandamiento

El cuarto mandamiento

1948 ⭐ 3.5
as Lupe
Naufragio

Naufragio

1978 ⭐ 2.8
as Raquelito
The Crying Woman

The Crying Woman

1960 ⭐ 2.8
as Maria
Simitrio

Simitrio

1960 ⭐ 3.7
as Catalina