Here are 2 famous actors from Spain died in 1999:
José María Caffarel (November 10, 1919 Barcelona-November 6, 1999 Barcelona) also known as Josep M. Cafarel, José Mª Cafarel, Jose Maria Cafarell, Jose Mª Cafarell, Josef Cafarell, José María Cafarell, José Mª Cafarell, Giuseppe Cafarelli, J. Mª Caffarel, J.Mª. Caffarel, John Caffarel, Jose M. Caffarel, Jose Ma. Caffarel, Jose Maria Caffarel, Jose Ma Caffarel, Jose Caffarel, José M. Caffarel, José Mª. Caffarel, José Mª Caffarel, José Caffarel, S. M. Caffarel, Jose Mª Caffarell, José M. Caffarell, José M.ª Caffarell, José Mª Caffarell, Caffarel, José M. Cafffarel or José María Caffarel Fábregas was a Spanish actor and voice actor. He had one child, Carmen Caffarel.
Caffarel began his acting career in the 1940s in the theater, but he soon transitioned into film and television. He became one of the most recognizable faces in Spanish cinema with roles in films such as "Pequeñeces" (1940), "Maravillas" (1951), and "El astronauta" (1970). He also appeared in international films like "The Cid" (1961) and "The Fall of the Roman Empire" (1964).
In addition to his work on screen, Caffarel was also a prolific voice actor. He dubbed the voices of actors such as Cary Grant, Anthony Quinn, and Clark Gable for Spanish-language versions of Hollywood films. He was also the Spanish voice of Papa Smurf in the "Smurfs" animated series.
Caffarel was a member of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and was awarded the National Theater Prize in 1985. He passed away in his hometown of Barcelona at the age of 79.
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Carles Sabater (September 21, 1962 Barcelona-February 13, 1999 Vilafranca del Penedès) also known as Sabater, Carles or Carles Sabater i Hernández was a Spanish actor, singer and musician.
He was best known as the lead singer of the Catalan rock band Sau, which gained immense popularity in the 90s. As a musician, he was appreciated for his soulful voice and his ability to combine rock music with Mediterranean and Latin rhythms. Apart from his work with Sau, he also released solo albums and collaborated with various other artists.
In addition to his music career, Sabater also acted in several films and TV shows. He made his acting debut with the film "Yo, también tengo una bala", and went on to appear in notable films such as "Morirás en Chafarinas" and "El largo invierno". On television, he was seen in popular series like "Nissaga de poder" and "Estació d'enllaç".
Despite achieving immense success in his career, Sabater's life was tragically cut short when he passed away at the young age of 36 due to a heart attack. He is remembered to this day as one of the most talented and influential artists in the Catalan music scene.
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