Antonio Banderas Biography

Antonio Banderas, Actor
Born asJosé Antonio Domínguez Banderas
Occup.Actor
FromSpain
BornAugust 10, 1960
Málaga, Spain
Age64 years
Antonio Banderas is a Spanish actor who has actually gone far for himself in Hollywood as an actor, producer, and also director. He was born on August 10, 1960, in Malaga, Spain, to José Domínguez and also Ana Banderas. His papa was a law enforcement agent, and his mommy worked as a schoolteacher. Banderas attended the School of Dramatic Art in Malaga as well as later on transferred to Madrid to pursue his acting job.

Banderas began his acting profession in the early 1980s, appearing in Spanish movies as well as tv programs. He obtained important honor for his operate in Pedro Almodóvar's movies, consisting of "Labyrinth of Passion" (1982), "Matador" (1986), and "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" (1988). In 1991, Banderas made his Hollywood launching in the movie "The Mambo Kings".

Banderas came to be a worldwide celebrity in the mid-1990s for his duties in movies such as "Interview with the Vampire" (1994), "Desperado" (1995), and also "Evita" (1996). He also starred in "The Mask of Zorro" (1998), which brought him extensive acknowledgment and also a Golden Globe nomination.

Along with his acting job, Banderas has actually directed a number of movies, consisting of "Crazy in Alabama" (1999) and also "The Skin I Live In" (2011). He has additionally generated several films, including "El Mariachi" (1992).

Throughout his job, Banderas has actually obtained countless honors and also nominations for his operate in movie, including 4 Primetime Emmy elections, a Golden Globe Award, as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Banderas has actually been married twice, initially to Ana Leza from 1987 to 1996, and after that to Melanie Griffith from 1996 to 2015. He has one daughter with Griffith, called Stella Banderas.

In 2017, Banderas experienced a cardiac arrest and went through surgery, yet has actually fully recouped as well as remains to act in films today. He is additionally a strong supporter for environmental reasons and pet legal rights.

Our collection contains 12 quotes who is written / told by Antonio, under the main topic Money.

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12 Famous quotes by Antonio Banderas

Small: We are now integrated into American society and I dont like the word fashionable, because fashionable m
"We are now integrated into American society and I don't like the word fashionable, because fashionable means that it's going to pass. It's not like that anymore"
Small: Ive never worried about what audiences would accept or had a game plan regarding the career. I never ha
"I've never worried about what audiences would accept or had a game plan regarding the career. I never had an idea of how I should look to my fans or anybody else"
Small: I mean, the Constitution of this country was written 200 years ago. The house I was living in in Madrid
"I mean, the Constitution of this country was written 200 years ago. The house I was living in in Madrid is 350 years old! America is still a project, and you guys are working on it and bringing new things to it every day. That is beautiful to watch"
Small: It was an honor and privilege to arrive to this country 16 years ago with almost no money in my pocket.
"It was an honor and privilege to arrive to this country 16 years ago with almost no money in my pocket. A lot has happened since then"
Small: I like going everywhere. And I love starting new things
"I like going everywhere. And I love starting new things"
Small: Its a character that I always found really likable. Im fond of Zorro because he was a popular figure wh
"It's a character that I always found really likable. I'm fond of Zorro because he was a popular figure who worked for the people"
Small: I love the diversity of America. I love the plain, normal sense of humor Americans have. It is not wick
"I love the diversity of America. I love the plain, normal sense of humor Americans have. It is not wicked, like in some countries. And I also love how new America is"
Small: There are some movies that I would like to forget, for the rest of my life. But even those movies teach
"There are some movies that I would like to forget, for the rest of my life. But even those movies teach me things"
Small: Melanie is more of a disciplinarian with the little girl than me, probably because its my first baby. S
"Melanie is more of a disciplinarian with the little girl than me, probably because it's my first baby. She gets everything easy from Papa. I am more weak. She takes advantage of me"
Small: If you call a cat, he may not come. Which doesnt happen with dogs. Theyre different types of animals. C
"If you call a cat, he may not come. Which doesn't happen with dogs. They're different types of animals. Cats are very sexy I think too in the way they move"
Small: I completely take on the risk, the poker game, which being an artist means, and Im going to try to make
"I completely take on the risk, the poker game, which being an artist means, and I'm going to try to make a film which honestly reflects what I have in my head"
Small: I think Shrek makes an effect in older people. And there are many things in the movie that you saw that
"I think Shrek makes an effect in older people. And there are many things in the movie that you saw that are not for kids. Kids would not understand certain things"