Quick Facts
Born:
1960-08-10
Birthplace:
MĂĄlaga, Andalusia, Spain
Credits:
205 Total Roles
Antonio Banderas
Acting
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Biography
JosĂ© Antonio DomĂnguez 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 AlmodĂłvar'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 (2004âpresent) 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.
Banderas made his film debut in Pedro AlmodĂłvar'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 (2004âpresent) 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.
Known For
Shrek 2
Puss in Boots (voice)
Shrek the Third
Puss in Boots (voice)
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Puss in Boots (voice)
Shrek Forever After
Puss in Boots (voice)
Uncharted
Santiago Moncada
Interview with the Vampire
Armand
The Expendables 3
Galgo
Philadelphia
Miguel Alvarez
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Shrek 5 MOVIE | Puss in Boots (voice) |
| 2025 | Pedro x Javis TV | Self |
| 2025 | Gypsy en el Soho. El sueño de Antonio Banderas MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Babygirl MOVIE | Jacob |
| 2024 | Paddington in Peru MOVIE | Hunter Cabot |
| 2024 | The Clean Up Crew MOVIE | Gabriel |
| 2024 | Hermanos, una historia de sangre MOVIE | Narrator |
| 2024 | Cult Killer MOVIE | Mikeal Tallini |
| 2023 | 100% Ășnicos TV | Self |
| 2023 | Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford MOVIE | Self |