Héctor Bonilla was born on March 14, 1939 in Tetela de Ocampo, Puebla, Mexico as Héctor Hermilo Bonilla Rebentun. He is an actor and director, known for Monica y el profesor (2003), Red Dawn (1989) and Meridiano 100 (1976). He has been married to Sofia Alvarez since 1985. They have one child. He was previously married to Socorro Bonilla.