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Ricardo Franco (May 24, 1949 Madrid-May 20, 1998 Madrid) otherwise known as Ricardo Franco Rubio was a Spanish screenwriter, film director, actor, television director and composer.
He died as a result of myocardial infarction.
Franco began his career in the entertainment industry as an actor in the early 1970s. He appeared in several Spanish television series and films. Later he turned to screenwriting and directing. His first feature film, "Paseíllo", was released in 1978. Throughout the 1980s, Franco directed several successful films, including "El Pico" (1984) and "El Pico 2" (1986), which won him critical acclaim and commercial success. In addition to filmmaking, he also directed numerous television programs, including "La Casa de los Martínez" and "Jesús y Jonás". Franco also had a passion for music and composed the score for many of his films. Despite his untimely death, his contributions to Spanish cinema and television are still remembered today.
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