Mario Iván Martínez

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Characters played by Mario Iván Martínez

Chemist — Clear and Present Danger (1994)

Scientist analyzing chemical substances.

Alchemist — Cronos (1993)

The 16th-century creator of the immortal device who lived for centuries with marble-white skin. He died in 1937 when a collapsing building pierced his heart, leaving behind blood-filled basins that hint at the device's dark origins.

Professor Harris — The Librarian: Quest for the Spear (2004)

An ambitious archaeologist and primary antagonist in the first mission. He orchestrates heists and mercenaries to steal the Spear of Destiny, directly opposing Flynn and the Library's mission.

John Brown — Like Water for Chocolate (1992)

John Brown is the doctor who rescues Tita after her breakdown in the dovecote and takes her to his home for care. He falls in love with her and proposes, and Tita accepts. After learning about her infidelity with Pedro, he forgives her and allows her to choose whether to remain with him.

Nicolás — The Blue Room (2002)

Nicolás is Andrea's husband and Antonio's best friend from high school. His health declines rapidly before he dies, leading many people to suspect that Andrea killed him to pursue Antonio. His death also involves a substantial inheritance and is later revealed to have been hastened when Andrea deliberately closed his oxygen valve.

Preacher — Deathstalker III: The Warriors from Hell (1988)

A wandering cleric who spreads warnings about dark magic.

Alejandro Quijano — Pueblo viejo (1993)

A younger villager who likely embodies the next generation's receptiveness to the modern ideas introduced by the returning protagonist, caught between traditional expectations and emerging progressive values.

Career Overview

Mario Iván Martínez has 31 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Librarian Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Cronos, ReEvolución 10/20 Honor sin tiempo, The League of Five. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
31
Birth Date
1962-02-03
Birth Place
Mexico City, Mexico

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5998768), public domain (CC0).