Career Timeline of Antonio Banderas: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Antonio Banderas built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Antonio Banderas is a celebrated Spanish actor renowned for his versatility across diverse film genres. His distinguished career has garnered him numerous accolades, including a Cannes Film Festival Award and a Goya Award. He has also received nominations for prestigious awards such as the Academy Award, Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1990: Last collaboration with Almodóvar before 2011

In 1990, Antonio Banderas' last collaboration with Pedro Almodóvar happened before 2011 ('The Skin I Live In'), which was 'Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!'.

1999: Directorial debut with 'Crazy in Alabama'

In 1999, Antonio Banderas made his directorial debut with 'Crazy in Alabama', in which his daughter Stella del Carmen Banderas appeared with Melanie Griffith.

2007: Launch of Antonio for Men and Blue Seduction for Men

After the success of Antonio for Men and Blue Seduction for Men in 2007, Antonio Banderas and Puig launched his latest, Blue Seduction for Women, the following year.

2007: Voice-over work for Nasonex and Marks & Spencer

In 2007, Antonio Banderas performed a voice-over for an animated bee in television commercials for Nasonex, an allergy medication, and was seen in the Christmas advertising campaign for Marks & Spencer, a British retailer.

2010: Acting in 'You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger'

In 2010, Antonio Banderas acted in the Woody Allen-directed comedy-drama 'You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger', starring Anthony Hopkins, Josh Brolin, and Naomi Watts. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and received mixed reviews.

2011: Acting in 'Haywire'

In 2011, Antonio Banderas acted in Steven Soderbergh's action thriller 'Haywire'.

2011: Starring in 'The Skin I Live In' and 'Haywire'

In 2011, Banderas starred in the horror thriller 'The Skin I Live In', marking his return to director Pedro Almodóvar. Also in 2011, he acted in Steven Soderbergh's action thriller 'Haywire'.

2012: Acting in 'Ruby Sparks'

In 2012, Banderas acted in Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris' romance fantasy 'Ruby Sparks'.

2013: Acting in 'I'm So Excited!'

In 2013, Banderas took a small role in Almodóvar's comedy 'I'm So Excited!'.

2015: Acting in 'Knight of Cups'

In 2015, Antonio Banderas acted in Terrence Malick's experimental drama 'Knight of Cups'.

2018: Starring as Pablo Picasso in 'Genius: Picasso'

In 2018, Banderas starred in the National Geographic limited series 'Genius: Picasso' as Pablo Picasso. For his performance, he received a Primetime Emmy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award nomination. He also acted in 'Life Itself', which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

May 25, 2019: Winning Best Actor at Cannes for 'Pain and Glory'

On May 25, 2019, Antonio Banderas won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his role in 'Pain and Glory'.

November 15, 2019: Opening of the Teatro del Soho CaixaBank

On November 15, 2019, Antonio Banderas' theater project, the Teatro del Soho CaixaBank, opened in Malaga. It is a creation center dedicated to the production, exhibition and distribution of shows, and training in the different areas of the performing arts.

2019: Starring in 'The Laundromat' and 'A Chorus Line'

In 2019, Banderas starred in Steven Soderbergh's Netflix film 'The Laundromat' and in a Spanish-language adaptation of the musical 'A Chorus Line'.

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2020: Co-starring in 'Dolittle'

In 2020, Antonio Banderas co-starred with Robert Downey Jr. in the fantasy adventure film 'Dolittle'.

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2021: Starring in 'Company' and 'Official Competition'

In 2021, Antonio Banderas starred in 'Company' at the Teatro del Soho CaixaBank in Spain and in the black comedy 'Official Competition', which had its world premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival.

2022: Appearing in 'Uncharted' and 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish'

In 2022, Banderas appeared in the film 'Uncharted' as Santiago Moncada and reprised his voice role as Puss in Boots in the sequel 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish'.

June 2023: Cast in 'Paddington in Peru' and starring in 'Babygirl'

In June 2023, it was announced that Antonio Banderas was cast in 'Paddington in Peru'. He also starred opposite Nicole Kidman in 'Babygirl'.

2023: Appearing in 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' and 'Journey to Bethlehem'

In 2023, Antonio Banderas appeared in 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' and portrayed Herod in the Christmas musical film 'Journey to Bethlehem'.

2024: Sponsoring the Sohrlin Andalucía School of Arts

Since spring 2024 Antonio Banderas also sponsors a new performing arts school in Malaga, the Sohrlin Andalucía School of Arts, which is located on an old metallurgical factory.