Born in the vibrant country of Mexico, a nation renowned for its rich cultural heritage, in the year 1962, Brontis Jodorowsky began his illustrious acting career at a remarkably young age of seven, making a memorable debut in the critically acclaimed film "El Topo", a cinematic masterpiece skillfully directed by his father, the highly respected and accomplished filmmaker, Alejandro Jodorowsky.
As he devoted himself to refining his acting skills, he seized the opportunity to collaborate with his father on the esteemed project "The Holy Mountain", simultaneously lending his talents to José Antonio Alcaraz's episode of the notable series "Pubertinaje". This impressive feat ultimately led to him receiving the esteemed Mexican Diosa de Plata Best Child Actor Prize in the year 1974, in recognition of his remarkable performance in José Luis Alcoriza's thought-provoking film "El Muro del Silencio".
Brontis made a significant move to France in 1979, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his illustrious career. While in France, he continued to hone his craft on stage, collaborating with an impressive array of esteemed directors, including Ariane Mnouchkine, Irina Brook, Jorge Lavelli, Simon Abkarian, Bernard Sobel, Lukas Hemleb, Jean Liermier, Paul Golub, and Laurent Laffargue, among many others.
In addition to his work on stage, Brontis also expanded his repertoire into feature films and television, showcasing his versatility as a performer. Furthermore, he pursued his passion for opera stage direction, taking the helm for several notable productions, including Debussy's "Pelleas et Mélisande" in 2009, Verdi's "Rigoletto" in 2011, and Bizet's "Carmen" in 2012.
In the year 2011, he embarked on a new acting venture, starring in the film "Tau" directed by the renowned Mexican filmmaker Daniel Castro Zimbrón. This was followed by his appearance in his father's cinematic masterpiece, "The Dance of Reality", which premiered at the prestigious Cannes Directors Fortnight in 2013.
Since then, he has had the privilege of being a part of a diverse range of projects, showcasing his versatility as an actor. He has worked with acclaimed directors from around the world, including René Feret in the French production "Anton Tchekhov 1890", Frank Pavich in the USA-based "Jodorowsky's Dune", Antonio Chavarrías in the Mexico-Spain co-production "The Chosen", and Alejandro Jodorowsky in his own "Endless Poetry".
He has also appeared in a number of other notable films, including Daniel Castro Zimbrón's Mexican production "The Darkness", Nathalie Marchak's French film "Par Instinct", Daniel Graham's Mexican production "Opus Zero", José Padhila's U.K.-based "7 Days in Entebbe", Kyzza Terraza's Mexican film "Bayoneta", and David Yates' U.K.-USA co-production "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald".
Brontis has successfully ventured beyond the realm of acting, demonstrating his multifaceted creative potential by authoring the book "Manual de codicia", published by Urano / Empresa activa in Spain.
Furthermore, in 2019, Brontis brought to life the captivating play "Le Gorille", a Franz Kafka-inspired tale, at the esteemed Théâtre du Lucernaire in Paris, with a remarkable 60 special performances.
Since its premiere, "Le Gorille" has been performed an impressive 368 times across various countries and four distinct languages, with a forthcoming tour planned for Mexico City and New York, further solidifying its global appeal.
In preparation for the upcoming tour, Brontis is busy refining the production, showcasing his dedication to bringing this extraordinary work to audiences worldwide.
