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Antonio Banderas

Birth Place: Málaga, Málaga, Andalucía, Spain

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BIO

Antonio Banderas has been one of the most outstanding international actors of his generation. He has received critical acclaim for his roles in film, television, and theatre, as well as for his work behind the camera as a director.



He has worked with some of the best directors and actors in Hollywood: Robert Rodriguez's Desperado opposite Salma Hayek and the sequel Once Upon a Time in Mexico, opposite Johnny Depp; Original Sin with Angelina Jolie; Alan Parker's Evita opposite Madonna (for which he received his first Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor); The Mask of Zorro, by Martin Campbell, opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones (second Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor), and the sequel The Legend of Zorro; Neil Jordan's Interview with the Vampire with Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt; Jonathan Demme's Philadelphia alongside Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington; Bille August's House of the Spirits with Meryl Streep and Glenn Close; and Femme Fatale by Brian de Palma. He was nominated for his third Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance as the infamous Pancho Villa on HBO's “And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself” in 2003. In 2005 he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

In 2003, he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Nine, his Broadway debut, a Roundabout Theatre Company production inspired by Fellini's 8 1/2, and which garnered him a Drama Desk Award for Best Actor, as well as Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, and Theatre World Awards.

He has also starred in “Genius: Picasso” (2018), the National Geographic limited series for which he received Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, Critic's Choice and SAG Award nominations for Best Actor in a Limited Series. He won the Best Actor Award at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival for his compelling performance as Salvador Mallo in Pedro Almodóvar's autobiographical drama Pain and Glory, his eighth film with Almodóvar and one that earned him rave reviews. Recent credits include roles in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Babygirl, and the upcoming Paddington in Peru.

In 2019 he promoted the Teatro del Soho CaixaBank project in his hometown, Malaga. The theatre opened with the musical A Chorus Line, its first production with John Breglio and Banderas himself as actor, co-director and producer of the show which was a great success with audiences and critics alike. In 2020 he created the Teatro Soho Televisión division for audiovisual projects and presented and directed the music program Escena en Blanco & Negro for Amazon Prime Video and the 35th edition of the Goya Awards for the Spanish Film Academy. He produced, directed and starred as Robert in Company, which first played at Teatro del Soho CaixaBank in 2021 and was followed in 2022 by a six-week run at Teatre Apolo in Barcelona and touring production in Madrid at the UMusic Hotel-Teatro Albéniz.

Company won the prestigious Max Award for Best Musical Show in 2022 and received 3 Talía Awards, including Best Musical Theatre Actor for Antonio Banderas, bestowed by the Spanish Academy of Performing Arts. Banderas has recently been distinguished with the 2023 President’s Award for his contribution to cultural and musical heritage at the 24th edition of the Latin Grammys.

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STAGE CREDITS

Nine Nine
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2003
Guido Contini
Death Takes a Holiday
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, unknown
Performer

Movies

False Eyelash
[ 1982 ] Juan
Labyrinth of Passion
[ 1982 ] Sadec
Y del seguro... líbranos Señor!
[ 1983 ] Pipi
Los zancos
[ 1984 ] Alberto
El señor Galíndez
[ 1984 ] Eduardo
El caso Almería
[ 1984 ] Juan Luque
La corte de Faraón
[ 1985 ] Fray José
Caso cerrado
[ 1985 ] Gofa
Réquiem por un campesino español
[ 1985 ] Paco
Puzzle
[ 1986 ] Andrés
Matador
[ 1986 ] Angel
27 horas
[ 1986 ] Rafa
Law of Desire
[ 1987 ] Antonio Benítez
Así como habían sido
[ 1987 ] Damián
Baton Rouge
[ 1988 ] Antonio
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
[ 1988 ] Carlos
El placer de matar
[ 1988 ] Luis
Going Down in Morocco
[ 1989 ] Alberto
El acto
[ 1989 ] Carlos
If They Tell You I Fell
[ 1989 ] Marcos
La blanca paloma
[ 1989 ] Mario
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!
[ 1989 ] Ricky
Against the Wind
[ 1990 ] Juan
Terra Nova
[ 1991 ] Antonio
Una mujer bajo la lluvia
[ 1992 ] Miguel
The Mambo Kings
[ 1992 ] Nestor Ctillo
Outrage
[ 1993 ] Marcos
Philadelphia
[ 1993 ] Miguel Alvarez
The House of the Spirits
[ 1993 ] Pedro Tercero Garcia
Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles
[ 1994 ] Armand
Of Love and Shadows
[ 1994 ] Francisco
Miami Rhapsody
[ 1995 ] Antonio
Two Much
[ 1995 ] Art
Desperado
[ 1995 ] El Mariachi
Assassins
[ 1995 ] Miguel Bain
Never Talk to Strangers
[ 1995 ] Tony Ramirez
Evita
[ 1996 ] Ché
The Mask of Zorro
[ 1998 ] Alejandro Murrieta, Zorro
The 13th Warrior
[ 1999 ] Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan
Play It to the Bone
[ 1999 ] Cesar Dominguez
The White River Kid
[ 1999 ] Morales Pittman
The Body
[ 2001 ] Father Matt Gutierrez
Spy Kids
[ 2001 ] Gregorio Cortez
Original Sin
[ 2001 ] Luis Antonio Varg
Frida
[ 2002 ] David Alfaro Siqueiros
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams
[ 2002 ] Gregorio Cortez
Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever
[ 2002 ] Jeremiah Ecks
Femme Fatale
[ 2002 ] Nicol Bardo
Imagining Argentina
[ 2003 ] Carlos Rueda
Once Upon a Time in Mexico
[ 2003 ] El Mariachi
Spy Kids 3: Game Over
[ 2003 ] Gregorio Cortez
Shrek 2
[ 2004 ] Puss In Boots
The Legend of Zorro
[ 2005 ] Don Alejandro de la Vega, Zorro
Take the Lead
[ 2006 ] Pierre Dulaine
Summer Rain
[ 2006 ] producer
Bordertown
[ 2007 ] Alfonso Diaz
Shrek the Third
[ 2007 ] Puss in Boots
The Other Man
[ 2008 ] Rafe
My Mom's New Boyfriend
[ 2008 ] Tommy Lucero, Martinez
Before the Fall
[ 2008 ] producer
The Missing Lynx
[ 2008 ] producer
The Code
[ 2009 ] Gabriel
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
[ 2010 ] Greg
The Big Bang
[ 2010 ] Ned Cruz
Shrek Forever After
[ 2010 ] Puss in Boots
Day of the Falcon
[ 2011 ] Emir Nesib
Puss in Boots
[ 2011 ] Puss in Boots
The Skin I Live In
[ 2011 ] Robert Ledgard
Haywire
[ 2011 ] Rodrigo
Ruby Sparks
[ 2012 ] Mort
Machete Kills
[ 2013 ] El Camaleón 4
I'm So Excited!
[ 2013 ] León
Justin and the Knights of Valour
[ 2013 ] Sir Clorex
The Expendables 3
[ 2014 ] Galgo
Automata
[ 2014 ] Jacq Vaucan
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
[ 2015 ] Burger Beard
The 33
[ 2015 ] Mario Sepúlveda
Knight of Cups
[ 2015 ] Tonio
Finding Altamira
[ 2016 ] Marcelino
Bullet Head
[ 2017 ] Blue
Security
[ 2017 ] EduardoEddieDeacon
Acts of Vengeance
[ 2017 ] Frank Valera
The Music of Silence
[ 2017 ] Maestro
Black Butterfly
[ 2017 ] Paul
Gun Shy
[ 2017 ] Turk Henry
Beyond the Edge
[ 2018 ] Gordon
Life Itself
[ 2018 ] Mr. Saccione
The Laundromat
[ 2019 ] Ramón Fonseca
Pain and Glory
[ 2019 ] Salvador Mallo
Dolittle
[ 2020 ] King Rsouli
Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
[ 2021 ] Aristotle Papdopolous
Official Competition
[ 2021 ] Félix Rivero
Code Name Banshee
[ 2022 ] Caleb
The Enforcer
[ 2022 ] Cuda
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
[ 2022 ] Puss in Boots
Uncharted
[ 2022 ] Santiago Moncada
Paddington in Peru
[ 2024 ] Hunter Cabot
Babygirl
[ 2024 ] Jacob
The Clean Up Crew
[ 2024 ] Gabriel
Cult Killer
[ 2024 ] Mikeal Tallini

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Antonio Banderas, Nine


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Antonio Banderas, Nine


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2003 - Performance

Antonio Banderas, Nine

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Antonio Banderas, Nine The Musical

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PHOTOS: Noche de estreno de GYPSY en Madrid, dirigido por Antonio Banderas Photo
PHOTOS: Noche de estreno de GYPSY en Madrid, dirigido por Antonio Banderas
by Lorena Pastor Romero - Feb 13, 2025

El Teatro Apolo de Madrid ha dado la bienvenida oficial a GYPSY, el musical dirigido por Antonio Banderas.
TV: Marta Ribera interpreta ‘Se Abre Un Camino de Rosas’ de GYPSY Photo
TV: Marta Ribera interpreta ‘Se Abre Un Camino de Rosas’ de GYPSY
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 4, 2025

La gran actriz de Teatro Musical de nuestro país interpreta el mítico tema de esta obra que a partir del 7 de febrero se representa en el Apolo de Madrid.
PHOTOS: GYPSY se presenta en el Teatro Apolo de Madrid Photo
PHOTOS: GYPSY se presenta en el Teatro Apolo de Madrid
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 4, 2025

La nueva producción dirigida por Antonio Banderas y protagonizada por Marta Ribera, Lydia Fairén, Laia Prats y Carlos Seguí, comienza funciones el 7 de febrero.
Christine Ebersole and More Join Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Photo
Christine Ebersole and More Join Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Final stars have been announced to join the world premiere Studio Cast Recording of Jo - The Little Women Musical, set to release in March. Learn more about the album here!
A History of EVITA and the Women Who Have Played Eva Perón Photo
A History of EVITA and the Women Who Have Played Eva Perón
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2025

With the Jamie Lloyd production of Evita in the works, we're revisiting some of the most iconic Evas to grace the stage and screen, from Elaine Paige to Patti LuPone, most recently Auli'i Cravalho, and of course, Madonna.
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Savy Jackson, and More Will Lead TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Photo
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Savy Jackson, and More Will Lead TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming world premiere musical Take the Lead, beginning performances in March. Learn more here!
BWW TV: Saludos finales de GYPSY en Málaga Photo
BWW TV: Saludos finales de GYPSY en Málaga
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jan 13, 2025

El pasado domingo 12 de enero la cuarta producción dirigida por Antonio Banderas para el Teatro del Soho Caixabank, GYPSY, acabó funciones en Málaga antes de su próximo estreno en el Teatro Apolo de Madrid el 7 de febrero, y el director tuvo unas emotivas palabras de agradecimiento para la compañía tras los saludos finales.
PHOTO: Richard Gere visita GYPSY en el Teatro del Soho CaixaBank de Málaga Photo
PHOTO: Richard Gere visita GYPSY en el Teatro del Soho CaixaBank de Málaga
by Lorena Pastor Romero - Jan 10, 2025

El Teatro del Soho CaixaBank recibió ayer la visita del actor internacional Richard Gere, quien viajó hasta Málaga para disfrutar del musical GYPSY, dirigido por Antonio Banderas.
Agotadas todas las entradas para la última semana de GYPSY en Málaga Photo
Agotadas todas las entradas para la última semana de GYPSY en Málaga
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jan 8, 2025

El próximo domingo 12 de enero la cuarta producción de Antonio Banderas para el Teatro del Soho Caixabank, GYPSY, termina su temporada en Málaga antes de su llegada a Madrid en febrero y, para esta última semana de funciones en la ciudad andaluza, todas las entradas están agotadas para todas las funciones.
El documental GYPSY EN EL SOHO. El Sueño de Antonio Banderas se estrena esta noche e Photo
El documental GYPSY EN EL SOHO. El Sueño de Antonio Banderas se estrena esta noche en Canal Sur
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jan 2, 2025

Tal como ha anunciado su director en su cuenta de Instagram, esta noche a las 22.45h la televisión autonómica andaluza Canal Sur estrena el documental GYPSY EN EL SOHO. El Sueño de Antonio Banderas, un documental dirigido por Enrique García Atralla que pone en inmágenes las impresiones del director Antonio Banderas con motivo del estreno de GYPSY en el Teatro del Soho Caixabank en Málaga.
ESPECIAL 2025: El Teatro Musical Que Viene Photo
ESPECIAL 2025: El Teatro Musical Que Viene
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Dec 30, 2024

2024 llega a su fin, y si bien ha sido un gran año para estrenos en España, el año que está a punto de entrar viene con producciones; de pequeño, mediano y gran formato; que volverán a hacer las delicias de los fans tanto a nivel nacional como internacional.
Antonio Banderas llena de magia Canal Sur con MIS NAVIDADES Photo
Antonio Banderas llena de magia Canal Sur con MIS NAVIDADES
by Lorena Pastor Romero - Dec 26, 2024

Ayer, 25 de diciembre a las 22:45, Canal Sur Televisión emitió en exclusiva MIS NAVIDADES, el espectáculo musical dirigido por Antonio Banderas.
MIS NAVIDADES, conducido y dirigido por Antonio Banderas, se emitirá el 25 de diciem Photo
MIS NAVIDADES, conducido y dirigido por Antonio Banderas, se emitirá el 25 de diciembre
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 19, 2024

Teatro Soho Televisión y Sohrlin Andalucía producen este programa musical para televisión que se emitirá en Canal Sur.
Laura Benanti and Julian Ovenden Join Studio Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN Photo
Laura Benanti and Julian Ovenden Join Studio Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

 Laura Benanti will play Marmee March and Julian Ovenden will play Father in a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women. Learn more here!
Sky Ferreira Shares New Song 'Leash' From A24’s BABYGIRL Photo
Sky Ferreira Shares New Song 'Leash' From A24’s BABYGIRL
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2024

Quintessential alt-pop icon Sky Ferreira has shared her first new track in over two years, “Leash.' The track marks Sky’s newest original song for a film as she wrote it for A24’s highly-anticipated upcoming film Babygirl. Listen to the song now!
PADDINGTON IN PERU Moves 2025 U.S. Release Date Photo
PADDINGTON IN PERU Moves 2025 U.S. Release Date
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 27, 2024

Despite already having debuted in the UK, Paddington in Peru will be taking even longer to arrive across the pond. The third installment in the fan-favorite franchise has shifted its 2025 US release date nearly a month from January 17 to February 14.
Stephen Sondheim: Un genio inmortal del teatro musical Photo
Stephen Sondheim: Un genio inmortal del teatro musical
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Nov 27, 2024

Tres años después de su partida, Stephen Sondheim sigue siendo una figura imprescindible.
GYPSY llegará al Apolo de Madrid en febrero de 2025 Photo
GYPSY llegará al Apolo de Madrid en febrero de 2025
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Nov 21, 2024

Antonio Banderas reinterpreta el clásico con una nueva y original puesta en escena, con la que vuelve a sorprendernos en esta primera producción de este título en nuestro país.
WATCH: Carmen Conesa, Marta Valverde y Lorena Calero hablan de sus personajes en GYPS Photo
WATCH: Carmen Conesa, Marta Valverde y Lorena Calero hablan de sus personajes en GYPSY
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Nov 14, 2024

La cuenta de Instagram del Teatro del Soho Caixabank ha publicado una entrevista con las actrices Carmen Conesa, Marta Valverde y Lorena Calero, que interpretan a Tessie Tura, Mazeppa y Electra respectivamente en GYPSY.
William H. Macy to Star In TOO MANY CROOKS Photo
William H. Macy to Star In TOO MANY CROOKS
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

Film Mode Entertainment (FME) and producers Craig Berenson and J. Todd Harris have announced the new crime comedy Too Many Crooks written by Eddie Richey (Phoenix) and starring William H. Macy (Fargo, Shameless). FME is launching the film at AFM where it will have its world market premiere and be introduced to distributors from across the globe.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Antonio Banderas been in?

Antonio Banderas has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Antonio Banderas been in?

Antonio Banderas has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Antonio Banderas been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Nine, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nine, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Nine and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nine The Musical.

What awards has Antonio Banderas won?

Antonio Banderas has won the following awards: Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Nine; Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nine; and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Nine.

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