Cris Huerta's acting career commenced with a minor role in an Italian-made mythological "peplum", which served as a precursor to his subsequent involvement in numerous "spaghetti westerns". He became well-known for his portrayal of typically fat, dirty, and bad-guy characters, including his notable appearance in Alfredo Mayo's "Sabata the Killer" released in 1970.
Notably, Cris Huerta's acting skills were showcased in the unforgettable French western, "The Legend of Frenchie King", directed by Christian-Jaque, which premiered in 1971.
In the 1973 film "Storia di karatè, pugni e fagioli", Cris Huerta and Dean Reed starred as a pair of bandits, echoing the iconic Italian duo of Terence Hill and Bud Spencer, with Cris Huerta playing the role of a fat, ugly brawler, and Dean Reed portraying a lean, hunky bandit.
Throughout his extensive and varied career, Cris Huerta has demonstrated his versatility by appearing in the horror genre, most notably as the Priest in the 1995 film "The City of Lost Children".
In addition to his film career, Cris Huerta has made several television appearances, both early in his career and later, including a series for Spanish television, which began in 1997.
