A bit player in
Prinsesang Gusgusin (1958), Gutierrez was introduced in
Handsome (1959) and played the lead in films like
Kaming Makasalanan (1960),
Eddie Longlegs (1964),
Portrait of My Love (1965) and
Pogi (1967). He was under contract for Sampaguita Pictures for eight years. His other films include
Hiram na Kamay (1962),
June Bride (1962),
Pitong puso (1962),
Sabina (1963),
Bird of Paradise (1963),
Eddie Loves Susie (1964),
Isinulat sa Dugo (1965), ''I'll Dream of You
(1966), and All Over the World'' (1967). After living in the United States for several years, he came back to the Philippines with his family and resumed his acting career. He appeared in
Katawang lupa (1975),
Ursula (1976),
Beerhouse (1977),
Bontoc (1977),
Balatkayo (1978),
Bomba Star (1980),
Sari-saring ibong kulasisi (1978),
Lagi na lamang ba akong babae? (1978), and
Lumakad Ka, Gabi (1979). In 1991, he was nominated Best Supporting Actor by the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) for
Uubusin ko ang lahi mo (1991). He received the FAP award for Best Actor and the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts & Sciences (FAMAS) for Best Supporting Actor for
Ikaw pa lang ang minahal (1992). In 2004 and 2006, Gutiérrez joined the cast of the TV fantasy series,
Mulawin and
Majika in both series playing an elder with magical powers. ==Filmography==