Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas

Born August 10, 1960 (Age: 65) Málaga, Andalusia, Spain

Biography

José Antonio Domínguez Bandera (born 10 August 1960), known professionally as Antonio Banderas, is a Spanish actor and singer. Known for his work in films of several genres, he has received various accolades, including a Cannes Film Festival Award and a European Film Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards. Banderas made his film debut in Pedro Almodóvar's screwball comedy Labyrinth of Passion (1982). They've since collaborated together on many films including Matador (1986), Law of Desire (1987), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988), Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989), and The Skin I Live In (2011). For the 2019 film Pain and Glory, Banderas earned various accolades for Best Actor including the Cannes Film Festival Award, Goya Award, and as well as nominations from the Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. He's also known for several Hollywood films, such as Philadelphia (1993), Interview with the Vampire (1994), Desperado (1995), Assassins (1995), Evita (1996), and The Mask of Zorro (1998). He also appeared in the first three films of the Spy Kids series (2001-2003) and provided the voice of Puss in Boots in the Shrek franchise (2004–present) and its spin-off films Puss in Boots (2011) and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022). In 2003, Banderas made his US theatre debut as Guido Contini in Nine, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award and won a Drama Desk Award. He received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his roles in the television film And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself (2004) and the second season of Genius (2018); his portrayal of Pablo Picasso in the latter garnered him critical praise.
José Antonio Domínguez Bandera (born 10 August 1960), known professionally as Antonio Banderas, is a Spanish actor and singer. Known for his work in films of several genres, he has received various accolades, including a Cannes Film Festival Award and a European Film Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards. Banderas made his film debut in Pedro Almodóvar's screwball comedy Labyrinth of Passion (1982). They've since collaborated together on many films including Matador (1986), Law of Desire (1987), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988), Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989), and The Skin I Live In (2011). For the 2019 film Pain and Glory, Banderas earned various accolades for Best Actor including the Cannes Film Festival Award, Goya Award, and as well as nominations from the Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. He's also known for several Hollywood films, such as Philadelphia (1993), Interview with the Vampire (1994), Desperado (1995), Assassins (1995), Evita (1996), and The Mask of Zorro (1998). He also appeared in the first three films of the Spy Kids series (2001-2003) and provided the voice of Puss in Boots in the Shrek franchise (2004–present) and its spin-off films Puss in Boots (2011) and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022). In 2003, Banderas made his US theatre debut as Guido Contini in Nine, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award and won a Drama Desk Award. He received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his roles in the television film And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself (2004) and the second season of Genius (2018); his portrayal of Pablo Picasso in the latter garnered him critical praise.
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Filmography

Shrek 5

Shrek 5

2027 as Puss in Boots (voice) Age: 66
Babygirl

Babygirl

2024 as Jacob Age: 64
Paddington in Peru

Paddington in Peru

2024 as Hunter Cabot Age: 64
Journey to Bethlehem

Journey to Bethlehem

2023 as Herod the Great Age: 63
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

2023 as Renaldo Age: 62
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

2022 as Puss in Boots (voice) Age: 62
Uncharted

Uncharted

2022 as Santiago Moncada Age: 61
Official Competition

Official Competition

2021 as Félix Rivero Age: 61
Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

2021 as Aristotle Papdopolous Age: 60
No Image

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

2021 as Self (archive footage) Age: 60
One Night Only: The Best of Broadway

One Night Only: The Best of Broadway

2020 as Self - Performer Age: 60
Dolittle

Dolittle

2020 as King Rassouli Age: 59
Pain and Glory

Pain and Glory

2019 as Salvador Mallo Age: 58
Life Itself

Life Itself

2018 as Vincent Saccione Age: 58
Bullet Head

Bullet Head

2017 as Blue Age: 57
Acts of Vengeance

Acts of Vengeance

2017 as Frank Valera Age: 57
The Music of Silence

The Music of Silence

2017 as Le maestro Age: 57
Black Butterfly

Black Butterfly

2017 as Paul Age: 56
Knight of Cups

Knight of Cups

2015 as Tonio Age: 55
The 33

The 33

2015 as Mario Sepúlveda Age: 54
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

2015 as Burger Beard Age: 54
Automata

Automata

2014 as Jacq Vaucan Age: 54
The Expendables 3

The Expendables 3

2014 as Galgo Age: 53
Justin and the Knights of Valour

Justin and the Knights of Valour

2013 as Sir Clorex (voice) Age: 52
I'm So Excited!

I'm So Excited!

2013 as León Age: 52
Ruby Sparks

Ruby Sparks

2012 as Mort Age: 51
Black Gold

Black Gold

2011 as Emir Nesib Age: 51
No Image

In Search Of the Dead Eaters

2011 as Self Age: 51
Haywire

Haywire

2011 as Rodrigo Age: 51
Puss in Boots

Puss in Boots

2011 as Puss in Boots (voice) Age: 51
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

2011 as Gregorio Cortez (uncredited) Age: 51
The Skin I Live In

The Skin I Live In

2011 as Dr. Robert Ledgard Age: 51
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger

You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger

2010 as Greg Age: 50
Shrek Forever After

Shrek Forever After

2010 as Puss in Boots (voice) Age: 49
The Other Man

The Other Man

2008 as Ralph Age: 48
My Mom's New Boyfriend

My Mom's New Boyfriend

2008 as Tommy Martinez Age: 47
Shrek the Third

Shrek the Third

2007 as Puss in Boots (voice) Age: 46
Bordertown

Bordertown

2007 as Alfonso Diaz Age: 46
Cómo conseguir un papel en Hollywood

Cómo conseguir un papel en Hollywood

2007 as Self Age: 46
Take the Lead

Take the Lead

2006 as Pierre Dulaine Age: 45
The Legend of Zorro

The Legend of Zorro

2005 as Don Alejandro de la Vega / Zorro Age: 45
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood

2005 as Self (archive footage) Age: 44
Shrek 2

Shrek 2

2004 as Puss in Boots (voice) Age: 43
Once Upon a Time in Mexico

Once Upon a Time in Mexico

2003 as El Mariachi Age: 43
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

2003 as Gregorio Cortez Age: 42
Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever

Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever

2002 as Agent Jeremiah Ecks Age: 42
Frida

Frida

2002 as David Alfaro Siqueiros Age: 42
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

2002 as Gregorio Cortez Age: 41
Femme Fatale

Femme Fatale

2002 as Nicolas Bardo Age: 41
Original Sin

Original Sin

2001 as Luis Antonio Vargas Age: 40
Spy Kids

Spy Kids

2001 as Gregorio Cortez Age: 40
The Many Faces of Zorro

The Many Faces of Zorro

2000 as Self Age: 40
In the Shadow of the Vampire: The Making of Interview with the Vampire

In the Shadow of the Vampire: The Making of Interview with the Vampire

2000 as Self Age: 39
Play It to the Bone

Play It to the Bone

1999 as Cesar Dominguez Age: 39
The 13th Warrior

The 13th Warrior

1999 as Ahmed Ibh Fahdlan Age: 39
Junket Whore

Junket Whore

1998 as Self Age: 38
The Mask of Zorro

The Mask of Zorro

1998 as Alejandro Murrieta / Zorro Age: 37
Evita

Evita

1996 as Ché Age: 36
A New Madonna: The Making of 'Evita'

A New Madonna: The Making of 'Evita'

1996 as Self Age: 35
Four Rooms

Four Rooms

1995 as Man Age: 35
Two Much

Two Much

1995 as Art Dodge Age: 35
Never Talk to Strangers

Never Talk to Strangers

1995 as Tony Ramirez Age: 35
Assassins

Assassins

1995 as Miguel Bain Age: 35
Desperado

Desperado

1995 as El Mariachi Age: 35
Miami Rhapsody

Miami Rhapsody

1995 as Antonio Age: 34
Interview with the Vampire

Interview with the Vampire

1994 as Armand Age: 34
Philadelphia

Philadelphia

1993 as Miguel Alvarez Age: 33
The House of the Spirits

The House of the Spirits

1993 as Pedro Tercero Gareia Age: 33
The Mambo Kings

The Mambo Kings

1992 as Nestor Castillo Age: 31
La mujer feliz

La mujer feliz

1990 as Age: 29
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!

Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!

1990 as Ricky Age: 29
The White Dove

The White Dove

1989 as Mario Age: 29
If They Tell You I Fell

If They Tell You I Fell

1989 as Marcos Age: 29
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

1988 as Carlos Age: 27
Law of Desire

Law of Desire

1987 as Antonio Benítez Age: 26
Matador

Matador

1986 as Ángel Age: 25
Caso cerrado

Caso cerrado

1985 as Gasofa Age: 25