Francisco Avitia was born on May 13, 1915 in Valle de Zaragoza, Chihuahua, Mexico as Francisco Avitia Tapia. He is known for his work on Juan sin miedo (1961), Dos gallos de pelea (1950) and Primero soy mexicano (1950). He was married to María Teresa Saez. He died on June 30, 1995 in Mexico City, Mexico.