Juan Margallo

Juan Margallo was a prominent Spanish actor and director, known for his significant contributions to independent theater in Spain during the late Franco era and the early years of democracy. He co-founded influential theater groups such as Tábano and El Gayo Vallecano and later established the Uroc company with his partner Petra Margallo, staging works by notable authors. Margallo's career included directing the first editions of the Festival Iberoamericano de Teatro de Cádiz and acting in various films, earning a Goya nomination for his role in 'Campeones.' He passed away at the age of 84.