Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 5, 1947, while his actor parents were on tour he has Uruguayan citizenship.

He is one of the most important figures of the performing arts of Spain and began his acting career in University and took it up seriously after he failed to complete the law course he was enrolled in.

He is married to theatrical actress Vicky Peña, and they have two children, Orestes and Miranda Gas.

He was also a stage Director of Opera productions like La Traviata and Un ballo in maschera by Giuseppe Verdi; Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini and L'elisir d'amore by Gaetano Donizetti.

He has also done voiceover work for actors such as Ben Kingsley, John Malkovich and Geoffrey Rush.