Television
The Night Manager
Hector Jimenez (Recurring)
The Ink Factory/BBC (UK)/AMC (US) · 2015
HEIGHT
5 feet 8 inches (172.7cm)
PLAYING AGE
40–55
EYES
Brown
HAIR
Dark Brown
NATIONALITY
Spanish, British
VOICE
Strong, Engaging
Selected work
Full creditsFeature Film
Assassin's Creed
Christopher Columbus
Ubisoft Motion Pictures (US/UK/Fr) · 2015
Television
The Mallorca Files
Father Garcia
BBC/Cosmopolitan Pictures · 2019
About Gabriel
Gabriel Andreu is a Spanish and British actor whose work spans international film, television, theatre and voice performance. His screen credits include the recurring role of Hector Jimenez in The Night Manager, directed by Susanne Bier, alongside The Power, Soulmates and The Mallorca Files.
On film, he played Christopher Columbus in Justin Kurzel’s Assassin’s Creed and the Matador in Joe Wright’s Pan. His wider work includes Secrets of the Neanderthals and the Royal Shakespeare Company and Good Chance workshop of Kyoto, directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin.
Gabriel trained at Estudio Corazza para el Actor in Madrid and Castellón School of Drama. A native English and Spanish speaker, he also brings experience in comedy, live performance and additional dialogue recording.
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View Spotlight ↗From Gabriel Andreu’s Spotlight profile · Updated 14 October 2026. Years are as listed; “Not listed” indicates no detail supplied.
Television
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Secrets of the Neanderthals | Older Neanderthal Man | Ashley Gething | BBC Studios/Netflix |
| 2021 | The Power | Chilean President | Ugla Hauksdóttir | Amazon Studios, Sister Pictures |
| 2020 | Soulmates | George | Rob Savage | AMC Studios/Fearless Minds Limited |
| 2019 | The Mallorca Files | Father Garcia | Bryn Higgins | BBC/Cosmopolitan Pictures |
| 2017 | America's War On Drugs | Caro Quintera | Julian Kemp | Talos Films (US)/ October Films (UK)/ The History Channel |
| 2015 | The Night Manager | Hector Jimenez (Recurring) | Susanne Bier | The Ink Factory/BBC (UK)/AMC (US) |
| 2006 | Los Simuladores | Alcoholic | Juan Pablo Lacroze,Salvador Calvo | Columbia Pictures Television/ Cuatro |
| 2003 | Cuentame Como Paso | Actor of the Company (3 Episodes) | Agustín Crespi, Antonio Cano | Grupo Ganga Producciones/ T.V.E.1. |
| 2003 | Paco Y Veva | Gay 2 | José Pavón, Gustavo Jiménez | T.V.E.1. |
| 2003 | Apartamento Para Dos | Businessman (2 Episodes) | Fernando Diaz | Talkback |
Feature Film
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | I LOVE MY MUM | Doctor | Alberto Sciamma | Cinatura (UK)/Silver Sword International (Canada) |
| 2015 | Assassin's Creed | Christopher Columbus | Justin Kurzel | Ubisoft Motion Pictures (US/UK/Fr) |
| 2014 | Pan | Matador | Joe Wright | Warner Bros (US) |
| 2006 | Mascotas - La trilogia (Spain) | Sergio | Fernando Costilla | Not listed |
Short Film
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Linea de Vida | Police Officer | Khashayar Amir Hosseini | London Film Academy |
| 2015 | On Paper | Ricardo Vargas | Nicholas Nazari | Itenerant Works |
| 2003 | Adultos Consentidos (Consenting Adults) | Sergio | Fernando Costilla | Not listed |
| 2003 | Gordo (Fat) | Javier | Andres Eichelmann | Not listed |
| 2002 | Los Mejores Deseos (Best Wiches) | Man in the pub | Fernando Costilla | Not listed |
| 2001 | El Juego (The Game) | Jose | Carlos Espinosa | Not listed |
| 2001 | Estigia | Caronte | Ruth Sancho | Not listed |
| 2001 | Hiel De La Alcarria (Bile From Alcarria) | John McNamara | Conzalo G. Velasco | Not listed |
| 2000 | Pasaporte (The Passport) | Abdel Haqq | J.E. Alcaraz | Not listed |
| 1999 | Bienvenido y feliz estancia (Welcome and Happy Stay) | Pedro | J. Soria, P. Guerra | Not listed |
| 1998 | Arresto Domiciliario (House Arrest) | Homeless | Tete Cobo, Fran Chamorro | Not listed |
| 1997 | Walkie-f**king-Talkie | Glamorous Man | Enrique Viciano | Not listed |
Commercial
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Lego: Calling all Ballers! | Dad | The Rest | Pulse Films |
| 2022 | Open Health | Chef | Alex Telfer (Photographer) | Still Photography |
| 2016 | Evo Lifestyle | Ice Cream Vendor | Devon Dickson | Not listed |
| 2012 | Bet 365 España | Spanish Male | Steve Hunneysett | Gol TV for Spanish Territory |
| 1999 | El Mundo | Soldier | Luis Guridi (La Cuadrilla) | Not listed |
| 1998 | Bankinter Insurance direct line | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Workshop
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | KYOTO | Raul Estrada | Stephen Daldry & Justin Martin | Royal Shakespeare Company & Good Chance |
Voice Over
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | A TOWN CALLED MALICE | Various Roles | Nick Love (Creator) | Vertigo Films, Rogue State & Sky Studios |
| 2021 | Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre | Various Roles | Guy Ritchie | AZ Celtic Films |
| 2021 | Top Boy (Season 4) | Various Roles | Ronan Bennet (Creator) | Netflix |
| 2018 | The Two Popes | Various Roles | Fernando Meirelles | Netflix |
| 2011 | The Cold Light of Day | Various Roles | Mabrouk El Mechri | Summit Entertainment |
Stage
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 30 Anos Son Nada (I Am Only 30) | Stand-up Comedy (2003-2006) | Not listed | Divertia Smile Company |
| 2006 | Historias Desde La Otra Acera (Queer Stories) | Stand-up Comedy (2003-2006) | Not listed | Divertia Smile Company |
| 2006 | Master Of Ceremonies | Doctor Vicio (2000-2006) | Carlos Corredera | Not listed |
| 2003 | Escuela De Perversion (Perversion School) | Various Roles (2002-2003) | Miriam Correa | Not listed |
| 1999 | Historias Minimas | Fernando | Alvaro Haro | R.E.S.A.D. |
| 1998 | Ora Pro Nibis (Pray For US) | Halim | Carmen La Bella | Not listed |
| 1997 | Tabata Y Su Troupe | Various Roles (1996-1997) | Oscar Reina | Teatro Danza Trasfondo |
| 1995 | Fran V | Waiter Alcoholic | Sergia Calleja, Xavier Gonzalez | E.T.C. |
| 1994 | Performances | Various Roles | Tiam Gombau | Totaorri |
| 1993 | Casting | Various Roles | Esther Vela | Not listed |
| 1992 | Freie | Slave | Esther Vela | E.T.C. |
Music Video
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Alejandro Sanz | Gentleman | Alejandro Toledo | Not listed |
Skills & performance
Accents & Dialects
Spanish (Native) · American-Standard · Arab · Greek · Italian · Latin American · Mexican · Middle Eastern
Languages
English (Native) · Spanish (Native) · Catalan · Italian
Other Skills
Artist (Fine Art) · Filmmaker · Photography-Professional
Performance
ADR-Additional Dialogue Recording · Comedy · Master of Ceremonies · Stand-up Comic
Sports
Cycling · Pilates · Swimming
Vehicle Licences
Car Driving Licence · Motorcycle Licence
Training & details
Training
Drama, Estudio Corazza para el Actor, Madrid, Spain (1995 to 1998)
Shakespeare with Dugald Bruce-Lockhart
Stand-up Comedy with Dani de la Cámara
Cinema acting with Iñaki Aierra
Voice with Lidia Garcia and María Padilla
Body language and expressive movement with Antonio del Olmo
Castellón School of Drama (1992 to 1995)
Locations listed
Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain
Work permits
United Kingdom, European Union
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