Sergio Jiménez (December 17, 1937 – January 3, 2007), born in Mexico City, was a Mexican actor who became famous after portraying the character of El Gato in the film Los caifanes. His last work was directing the telenovela La fea más bella. Sergio also worked in his "actor's studio" that he operated with actress Adriana Barraza (nominated for an Oscar as Best Supporting Actress for Babel). He is known in the Mexican community as "El Profe" (the teacher). Some films Los caifanes El Profe Mexicano tú puedes El jinete de la divina providencia El extensionista La generala Las visitaciones del diablo Pelo suelto Perdóname Todo Hijo de puta La Faccia violenta di New York Sergio 1975 Telenovela Valentina Baila conmigo La antorcha encendida Senda de gloria El maleficio El derecho de nacer Sources El Universal 1937 births Mexican male film actors Mexican male telenovela actors Mexican telenovela directors Mexican male stage actors Male actors from Mexico City 2007 deaths Mexican theatre directors