Enrique Urbizu Jáuregui, a celebrated and accomplished Spanish screenwriter and film director, was born on November 6, 1962, in the vibrant city of Bilbao, which is located in the province of Biscay.
Throughout his illustrious career, he has been recognized with a plethora of prestigious awards and accolades, including the esteemed Goya Award for Best Direction and Original Screenplay for his outstanding 2011 film "No habrá paz para los malvados".
Urbizu has garnered widespread recognition for his fruitful collaborations with Michel Gaztambide, a creative partnership that has yielded a string of critically acclaimed films, including the 2002 thriller "La Caja 507", the 2003 drama "La vida mancha", and the 1991 comedy "Todo por la pasta".
In addition to his work as a director, Urbizu has also made a significant impact as a screenwriter, penning scripts for some of the most respected and accomplished directors in the industry. One notable example of his screenwriting prowess is his contribution to Roman Polanski's 1999 mystery thriller "The Ninth Gate", a film that showcased Urbizu's ability to craft compelling narratives that captivate audiences worldwide.
Beyond his accomplishments in the film industry, Juan José Urbizu has also explored the realm of television, lending his direction to notable series such as "Gigantes" which aired from 2018 to 2019 and "Libertad" in 2020, the latter of which also showcased his skills in film editing.
