Benicio Del Toro - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 19, 1967 |
|---|---|
| Age | 59 |
| Birthplace | San Germán, Puerto Rico |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Benicio Del Toro's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Academy Award-winning performances in films such as 'Traffic,' 'The Usual Suspects,' 'Sicario,' and his portrayal of Che Guevara in 'Che.' |
Intro
Benicio Del Toro is a Puerto Rican actor and producer renowned for his intense performances and portrayals of complex characters. He rose to international fame with roles in films such as 'The Usual Suspects,' 'Traffic,' and 'Sicario,' and is recognized for his distinctive voice and versatility on screen.
Early Life & Background
Benicio Del Toro was born to Gustavo Adolfo Del Toro Bermúdez and Fausta Genoveva Sánchez Rivera, both of whom were lawyers. After his mother's death when he was nine, his family moved to Pennsylvania. He attended Mercersburg Academy and later studied acting at the Stella Adler Conservatory and Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York.
Career Highlights
- Gained critical acclaim with his performance as Fred Fenster in 'The Usual Suspects' (1995).
- Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Traffic' (2000).
- Portrayed Franky Four Fingers in Guy Ritchie’s 'Snatch' (2000).
- Starred as Che Guevara in 'Che' (2008), earning the Best Actor Award at Cannes Film Festival.
- Received critical praise for his role as Alejandro in 'Sicario' (2015) and its sequel.
- Featured as The Collector in Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' (2014) and 'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018).
Trivia
- Benicio Del Toro was the third Puerto Rican actor to win an Academy Award.
- He is fluent in Spanish and English.
- He turned down several major roles early in his career to avoid being typecast.
FAQs
People also ask
Benicio Del Toro is 59 years old.
Benicio Del Toro was born the 19 February 1967.
San Germán, Puerto Rico.
On His Birth-Day
About February 19th, 1967, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 19th, 1967 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Kind Of A Drag by The Buckinghams
- #1 UK song: I'm A Believer by The Monkees
- Popular movie: The Graduate directed by Mike Nichols
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