Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Actor, Director, Writer |
Birth Day | June 11, 1957 |
Birth Place | Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Spain |
Age | 66 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Cancer |
Residence | Sant Cugat del Vallès |
Alma mater | Institut del Teatre Herbert Berghoff Studio |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1990-today |
Known for | The interpretation of "Merlí" in the series of TVC Merlí. |
Net worth
Francesc Orella, a renowned figure in the Spanish entertainment industry, is estimated to have a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M by 2024. With his multifaceted talents as an actor, director, and writer, Orella has contributed immensely to the world of film and theatre in Spain. Known for his captivating performances and directorial skills, he has garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success throughout his career. As he continues to excel in various creative endeavors, it is no surprise that his net worth is expected to grow in the coming years.
Biography/Timeline
Born in Barcelona in 1957, he graduated from the Institut del Teatre in his hometown, and later moved to the United States to study at the Herbert Berghoff Studio (HB Studio) in New York City where he studied with actors such as John Strasberg, Carol Rosenfeld, Carlos Gandolfo, Genadi Karatkov and Bob McAndrew.
In the world of the cinema made debut in several films and series produced by TV3, until in the year 2000 made debut in the Commissary, of Telecinco.
In 2008 won an Max award for best actor for his role in An Enemy of the People. In June 2009 he was awarded the National Theatre performance "strong, unique, compelling, moving and flawless" in theater productions of all records.
He later appeared in series and mini-series as Ventdelplà (2009) or Infieles (2009), and debuted as co-star in Las veus del Pamano (2009), Ermessenda (2010) and Prim, l'assassinat del carrer del Turco (2014). In 2015 he joined the cast of the new series Carlos, Rey Emperador where he gave life to Cardinal Adrian of Utrecht.
In the middle of 2015 he got the starring role of "Merlí" in TVC's TV series Merlí, which made him famous both nationally and internationally. He plays a professor of Philosophy who encourages his students to think freely through unorthodox methods, a man who has a seductive and intense sex life.