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Antonio Banderas
José Antonio Domínguez Bandera, known professionally as Antonio Banderas, is a Spanish actor. Known for his work in films of several genres, he has received numerous accolades, including a Cannes Film Festival Award and a Goya Award, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award.
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Born 10 August 1960 · Q41548
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2026· 4 entries
“One thing I have clear is that I don”
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“I would go to hell with him if necessary.”
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2025· 1 entry
The Guardian: Dominic Sessa and Antonio Banderas to lead Anthony Bourdain biopic
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2024· 1 entry
Banderas has also sponsored a new performing arts school in Malaga, the Sohrlin Andalucía School of Arts
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2023· 3 entries
The Guardian: Journey to Bethlehem review – Antonio Banderas steals show as evil Herod in Bible musical
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The Guardian: The Enforcer review – Antonio Banderas adds class to straight-to-video throwback
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Appeared in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny with Harrison Ford, Mads Mikkelsen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Toby Jones
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2022· 3 entries
Released album “Company (Original Spanish Cast Recording)”.
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The Guardian: Andrew Lloyd Webber and Antonio Banderas team up for Spanish venture
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Banderas appeared as Santiago Moncada, the antagonist of the film Uncharted with Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg
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2021· 1 entry
Described his religious beliefs and vision of the Holy Week to El País:
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2020· 1 entry
Awarded Goya Awards for Pain and Glory (2020).
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2019· 3 entries
Awarded European Film Award for Best Actor for Pain and Glory (2019).
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Won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor, the European Film Award for Best Actor, the Goya Award for Best Actor, and the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor for his performance in Almodovar's Pa
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Banderas starred in the Spanish film Pain and Glory (Dolor y gloria), directed by Pedro Almodóvar
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2018· 1 entry
Banderas starred in the National Geographic limited series Genius: Picasso as the noted sculptor and painter Pablo Picasso
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2017· 1 entry
Awarded Galardón Camino Real (2017).
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2015· 1 entry
Awarded Platino Honorary Award (2015).
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2014· 2 entries
Awarded Sitges Grand Honorary Award (2014).
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“in a loving and friendly manner,”
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2013· 1 entry
Awarded Dearest Son of Andalusia (2013).
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2009· 2 entries
Banderas underwent surgery for a benign tumor in his back
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In 2009, Banderas underwent surgery for a benign tumor in his back.
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2008· 3 entries
Awarded Donostia Award (2008).
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Won Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts (2008).
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Won Medal and Plaque of Tourist Merit (2008).
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2007· 1 entry
Launched his latest, Blue Seduction for Women, the following year
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2006· 1 entry
Starred in Take the Lead, a high-set movie in which he played a ballroom dancing teacher
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2005· 3 entries
Awarded star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (2005).
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The 2,294th person to do so; his star is located on the north side of the 6800 block of Hollywood Boulevard
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Reprised his role as Zorro in The Legend of Zorro
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2004· 2 entries
Won Medalla de Oro (2004).
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Awarded GLAAD Vanguard Award (2004).
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2003· 4 entries
Awarded Theatre World Award (2003).
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Received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in the Broadway musical production of Nine
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Starred in the last installment of the trilogy Once Upon a Time in Mexico (in which he appeared with Johnny Depp and Hayek)
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Starred as Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa in the HBO television film And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself
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2002· 2 entries
The couple received the Stella Adler Angel Award for their extensive philanthropy
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Portrayed social realist painter David Alfaro Siqueiros in Julie Taymor's biographical drama Frida, with Salma Hayek playing Frida Kahlo
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2001· 1 entry
Banderas collaborated with Robert Rodriguez, who cast him in the first three movies of the Spy Kids franchise (2001–2003)
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1999· 2 entries
Awarded European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award (1999).
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Starred in the historical action film The 13th Warrior, a movie about a Muslim caught up in a war between the Northman and human-eating beasts
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1998· 1 entry
Awarded Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actor for The Mask of Zorro (1998).
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1996· 2 entries
Starred alongside Madonna in the musical film Evita, an adaptation of the stage musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice in which he played the narrator, Che, a role played by David Essex in the original 1978 West
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They have a daughter, Stella del Carmen Banderas (born 24 September 1996), who appeared onscreen with Griffith in Banderas's directorial debut Crazy in Alabama (1999).
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1994· 1 entry
After my brother had a surgery we were very afraid of, in which we could lose him, I realized I should have not searched for so much, that I had had always that connection with the transcendental in front of my face
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1993· 1 entry
Acted in the Bille August-directed The House of the Spirits, an adaptation of the Isabel Allende novel of the same name
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1991· 1 entry
Madonna introduced Banderas to Hollywood
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1960· 1 entry
Born 1960-08-10.
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