Antonio Banderas
Born: August 10, 1960 - Malaga, Spain
This handsome Spanish actor is, perhaps, best known for his diverse career in non-Hollywood films, although he has worked hard to overcome his English as second-language liability in Hollywood and has performed in a number of solid American hits.
He started his career in Madrid, Spain in the 1980s, although surprisingly his first love was sports (soccer), not stage. Only a broken foot kept him from turning professional.
His American debut was The Mambo King. A few of his more recognizable roles came in hits The Mask of Zorro, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, and the Spy Kids franchise.
Personal Quote: "I don't want anything I don't deserve, but if they offer me more money, I'm not stupid."
ANTONIO BANDERAS MOVIE REVIEWS
Philadelphia (1993) - Philadelphia remains a movie that revels in celebrating life ... (Philadelphia review)
Shrek 2 (2004) - Our favorite Ogre is back for another rip-roaring adventure ... (Shrek 2 review)
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002) - This energetic comedy/spy adventure for kids will also find favor with like-minded adults ... Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams review)
Spy Kids (2001) - A wonderfully whimsical action adventure aimed primarily at children ... (Spy Kids review)
Antonio Banderas - Other Movie Roles
Shrek the Third (2007) |
The 13th Warrior (1999) |
Bordertown (2006) |
The Mask of Zorro (1998) |
Take The Lead (2006) |
Evita (1996) |
The Legend of Zorro (2005) |
Two Much (1995) |
Far Far Away Idol (2004) (voice) |
Never Talk to Strangers (1995) |
Imagining Argentina (2003) |
Assassins (1995) |
Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) |
Four Rooms (1995) |
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) |
Desperado (1995) |
Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002) |
Miami Rhapsody (1995) |
Frida (2002) |
Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994) |
Femme Fatale (2002) |
Of Love and Shadows (1994) |
Original Sin (2001) |
The House of the Spirits (1993) |
The Body (2001) |
Dispara! (1993) |
Play It to the Bone (1999) |
The Mambo Kings (1992) |
The White River Kid (1999) |
Terra Nova (1991) |
