History of Antonio Banderas in Timeline

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.

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!'.

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.

2002: Receiving the Stella Adler Angel Award

In 2002, Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith received the Stella Adler Angel Award for their extensive philanthropy.

2003: Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations for 'Nine'

In 2003, Antonio Banderas received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in the Broadway musical production of 'Nine'. That year, however, he did win the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for his performance in Nine.

2004: Primetime Emmy Award Nomination for 'And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself'

In 2004, Antonio Banderas received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his work on the television project 'And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself'.

2006: Describing himself as agnostic

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

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.

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.

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!'.

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.

2015: Acting in 'Knight of Cups'

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

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."

2018: Awards for Genius: Picasso

In 2018, Antonio Banderas received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for his performance as Pablo Picasso in 'Genius: Picasso'.

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'.

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.

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: Awards for Pain and Glory

In 2019, Antonio Banderas won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor, the European Film Award for Best Actor, the Goya Award for Best Actor, and the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor for his performance in Almodovar's 'Pain and Glory'.

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.