Rodrigo Santoro - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 22, 1975 |
|---|---|
| Age | 50 |
| Birthplace | Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Rodrigo Santoro's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Portraying Xerxes in '300' (2006), role in 'Love Actually' (2003), and Hector Escaton in HBO's 'Westworld' (2016–2020). |
Intro
Rodrigo Santoro is a Brazilian actor known internationally for his roles in both Hollywood and Brazilian cinema. He gained widespread recognition for playing Xerxes in the film '300' (2006), as well as starring in 'Westworld' and 'Love Actually.' Santoro is acclaimed for his versatility, taking on varied roles across drama, action, and romance genres.
Early Life & Background
Rodrigo Santoro grew up in Petrópolis, Brazil. He studied journalism at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro before pursuing acting. His entry into acting began with Brazilian television and telenovelas before achieving international success.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Xerxes in '300' (2006) and its sequel '300: Rise of an Empire' (2014)
- Played Karl in 'Love Actually' (2003)
- Portrayed Hector Escaton in HBO's 'Westworld' (2016–2020)
- Appeared in 'Che' (2008), 'I Love You Phillip Morris' (2009), and 'Rio' (voice role, 2011)
- Received multiple awards in Brazil, including the Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro
Trivia
- Fluent in Portuguese, English, Italian, and Spanish
- Voiced the character Tulio in both 'Rio' and 'Rio 2'
- He is considered one of Brazil's most successful actors internationally
FAQs
People also ask
Rodrigo Santoro is 50 years old.
Rodrigo Santoro was born the 22 August 1975.
Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
On His Birth-Day
About August 22nd, 1975, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 22, 1975, President Gerald Ford survived an assassination attempt in Sacramento, California. The assailant, Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme, a member of the Manson Family, pointed a gun at Ford but did not fire. She was quickly subdued and later convicted of attempted assassination.
- Day of the week: August 22nd, 1975 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Fallin' In Love by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds
- #1 UK song: I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics
- Popular movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest directed by Miloš Forman
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