Early Life and Education of Antonio Banderas: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Antonio Banderas. A timeline of key moments.

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

1987: Marriage to Ana Leza

In 1987, Antonio Banderas married Ana Leza.

1994: Developing his relationship with Catholicism

Antonio Banderas developed his relationship with Catholicism back in 1994 after a spiritual search.

1994: Spiritual connection with Catholicism

In 1994, after his brother had surgery, Antonio Banderas connected himself to the trascendental through the Passion of the Christ, until concluding in Resurrection.

1995: Meeting Melanie Griffith

In 1995, Antonio Banderas met and began a relationship with American actress Melanie Griffith while shooting Two Much.

May 14, 1996: Marriage to Melanie Griffith

On May 14, 1996, Antonio Banderas married American actress Melanie Griffith in London.

September 24, 1996: Birth of daughter Stella del Carmen Banderas

On September 24, 1996, Stella del Carmen Banderas, daughter of Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith, was born.

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.

2000: Receiving honorary degree from Dickinson College

In 2000, Antonio Banderas received an honorary degree from Dickinson College.

2006: Describing himself as agnostic

In 2006, Antonio Banderas described himself as an agnostic in an interview with People magazine.

2009: Undergoing surgery for a benign tumor

In 2009, Antonio Banderas underwent surgery for a benign tumor in his back.

May 2010: Receiving honorary doctorate from the University of Málaga

In May 2010, Antonio Banderas received an honorary doctorate from the University of Málaga.

June 2014: Announcing divorce from Melanie Griffith

In June 2014, Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith announced they were divorcing due to "irreconcilable differences."

August 2015: Enrolling in a fashion-design course

In August 2015, Antonio Banderas enrolled in a fashion-design course at Central Saint Martins.

November 2015: Dating Nicole Kimpel

As of November 2015, Antonio Banderas is dating Nicole Kimpel.

December 2015: Divorce from Melanie Griffith becomes official

In December 2015, the divorce between Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith became official.

2016: Residing in the United Kingdom

As of 2016, Antonio Banderas resides in the United Kingdom in Cobham, Surrey.

January 26, 2017: Suffering a heart attack

On January 26, 2017, Antonio Banderas suffered a heart attack.

March 2017: Revealing heart attack at Málaga Film Festival

Speaking at the Málaga Film Festival in March 2017, Antonio Banderas revealed he had suffered a heart attack on January 26, 2017, but said it "wasn't serious and hasn't caused any damages."

September 2019: Reflecting on heart attack experience

In a Fresh Air interview in September 2019, Antonio Banderas recalled his heart attack as being life-changing.

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.