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Famous Spaniards.

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16 celebrated Spanish figures including actors, musicians, writers, painters, athletes, and cultural stars across Spanish history.

Luis Buñuel

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Luis Buñuel

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Luis Buñuel launched cinematic surrealism with Un Chien Andalou 1929, featuring the iconic sliced eyeball. He won the Palme d'Or for Viridiana 1961 and directed Belle de Jour 1967. His career spanned Spain, France, Mexico, and the US, earning him the nickname 'The Scourge of the Bourgeoisie'.

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Celebrities in Spain

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1540 1980