Born August 10, 1960, in Malaga, Spain, Antonio Banderas had an early ambition to be a professional soccer player, but a foot injury led him to street performing and an education at the School of Dramatic Art in Malaga.For 10 years in Spain, he was associated with the films of Pedro Almodovar, starting with 1982's Labyrinth of Passion. For his U.S. debut in The Mambo Kings (1992), Banderas learned his English lines phonetically. Subsequent supporting roles in Philadelphia and Interview with the Vampire led to his starring debut in Desperado, a role he reprised in 2003's Once Upon a Time in Mexico.
As the dashing lead in 1998's hit Mask of Zorro, Banderas swashbuckled his way to worldwide stardom. His diverse roles include Che Guevara in the musical Evita, Dad in the Spy Kids series, the title role in TV's "And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself" and the voice of Puss 'n Boots in Shrek 2.
AddOriginal SinWealthy Cuban landowner Luis Vargas (Antonio Banderas) sends away for a plain-Jane bride from the United States named Julia Russell (Angelina Jolie). But when she arrives and turns out to be stunningly beautiful, Vargas is putty in her hands. Not a good thing, since Vargas's new wife turns out to be... Read More
AddFour RoomsOne mad New Year's Eve, an overwhelmed bellboy (Tim Roth) copes with witches and diabolical children, gets caught in the middle of a sour relationship and settles a bloody bet for members of a superstar's entourage. Madonna, Antonio Banderas and Bruce Willis co-star in this uncommon comedy like no... Read More
AddThe Mask of ZorroIn this revival of the iconic masked hero, Zorro (Anthony Hopkins) escapes from jail bent on revenge for his 20-year imprisonment. He begrudgingly chooses a successor (Antonio Banderas), who needs charm school as much as sword practice to pull off the guise. This fast-paced action-adventure -- with... Read More
AddLaw of DesireA volcanic, obsessive lover turns the life of hedonistic filmmaker Pablo Quintero (Eusebio Poncela) upside down in this smoldering tale helmed by the acclaimed Pedro Almodovar. When envious new boy-toy Antonio Benítez (Antonio Banderas) stalks and kills Pablo's former boyfriend (Miguel Molina),... Read More
AddTake the LeadWhen a former professional dancer (Antonio Banderas) offers his skills to the New York public school system, his traditional methods clash with his students' hip-hop sensibilities. But the class ultimately creates a style that's uniquely their own. Alfre Woodard co-stars in this inspiring dance... Read More
