History of Antonio Banderas in Timeline

"Antonio Banderas, born José Antonio Domínguez Bandera, is a celebrated Spanish actor and filmmaker renowned for his diverse filmography. His acclaimed performances have garnered numerous awards and nominations, including a Cannes Film Festival Award, a European Film Award, and nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards."

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1933: Not Applicable

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August 1960: Birth and Early Life

José Antonio Domínguez Bandera was born in August 1960. He aspired to be a football player but a broken foot at age 15 led him to pursue acting.

August 1960: Birth of Antonio Banderas

José Antonio Domínguez Bandera, professionally known as Antonio Banderas, was born in August 1960.

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1982: Film Debut in "Labyrinth of Passion"

Antonio Banderas made his film debut in Pedro Almodóvar's screwball comedy "Labyrinth of Passion" in 1982.

1986: Collaboration in "Matador"

Banderas continued his collaboration with Almodóvar in the film "Matador" in 1986.

1987: Banderas Marries Ana Leza

Antonio Banderas married Ana Leza in 1987. The two later divorced in 1996.

1987: Headline-Making Performance in "Law of Desire"

Banderas starred in Almodóvar's "Law of Desire" in 1987, garnering attention for his portrayal of a gay man.

1988: Appearance in Acclaimed Film "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown"

Banderas appeared in Pedro Almodóvar's internationally acclaimed film "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" in 1988.

1988: Appearance in "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown"

In 1988, Banderas appeared in Almodóvar's internationally recognized film "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown", which further elevated his profile as an actor.

1989: Breakthrough Role in "Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!"

Banderas had a breakthrough role in Almodóvar's controversial film "Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!" in 1989, playing a mental patient.

1990: Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! Released

In 1990, Antonio Banderas starred in Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!, which was directed by Pedro Almodóvar. This film was part of what launched Banderas' international career.

1991: Introduction to Hollywood

Madonna introduced Banderas to Hollywood in 1991, featuring him in her documentary "Madonna: Truth or Dare".

1992: American Film Debut in "The Mambo Kings"

Antonio Banderas made his American film debut in the musical drama "The Mambo Kings" in 1992.

1992: First American Drama Role in "The Mambo Kings"

In 1992, despite limited English, Banderas starred in his first American drama, "The Mambo Kings", earning praise for his performance.

1993: Breakthrough Role in "Philadelphia"

Banderas achieved a breakthrough in American cinema with his role in the film "Philadelphia" (1993), where he played the partner of Tom Hanks' character.

1993: Mainstream Recognition in "Philadelphia"

Banderas gained widespread recognition for his role in the Jonathan Demme film "Philadelphia" in 1993.

1994: Role in "Interview with the Vampire"

He starred in Neil Jordan's adaptation of "Interview with the Vampire" in 1994.

1994: Joining the Star-Studded Cast of "Interview with the Vampire"

In 1994, he joined a star-studded cast, including Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, in the film adaptation of Anne Rice's "Interview with the Vampire".

1995: Starring Roles in "Desperado" and "Assassins"

Banderas had starring roles in "Desperado" and "Assassins" in 1995.

1995: Starring Roles in Action Films

Banderas took on leading roles in several major Hollywood productions in 1995, including Robert Rodriguez's "Desperado" and the action film "Assassins" alongside Sylvester Stallone.

May 1996: Banderas Marries Melanie Griffith

Antonio Banderas married American actress Melanie Griffith in London on May 14, 1996, after meeting on the set of their film Two Much in 1995.

September 1996: Stella del Carmen Banderas Born

Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith's daughter, Stella del Carmen Banderas, was born on September 24, 1996.

1996: Starring Alongside Madonna in "Evita"

He starred alongside Madonna in the 1996 film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical "Evita", portraying the role of Che.

1996: Performance in the Film Adaptation of "Evita"

He starred as Che in the film adaptation of the musical "Evita" in 1996.

1998: Iconic Role as Zorro

Banderas achieved further success and recognition for his portrayal of the masked swordsman Zorro in the 1998 film "The Mask of Zorro", which also starred Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

1998: Portrayal of Zorro in "The Mask of Zorro"

Banderas portrayed the iconic character Zorro in "The Mask of Zorro" in 1998.

1999: Directorial Debut with "Crazy in Alabama"

Banderas made his directorial debut with the comedy film "Crazy in Alabama" in 1999.

1999: Lead Role in "The 13th Warrior"

In 1999, he starred in "The 13th Warrior", a film about a Muslim man's involvement in a war against monstrous creatures.

1999: Crazy in Alabama Released

The film Crazy in Alabama, which was Antonio Banderas directorial debut, was released in 1999. Banderas' daughter, Stella, appeared in the film with her mother, Melanie Griffith.

2000: Banderas Receives Honorary Degree from Dickinson College

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

2001: Joining the "Spy Kids" Franchise

Banderas joined the cast of the "Spy Kids" franchise, appearing in the first three films, with the first one released in 2001.

2001: Collaboration with Robert Rodriguez and Starring in "Original Sin"

Banderas worked with Robert Rodriguez on the first three "Spy Kids" films, and he also starred opposite Angelina Jolie in "Original Sin" in 2001.

2002: Starring Roles in "Femme Fatale" and "Frida"

Banderas had prominent roles in two films in 2002: Brian De Palma's "Femme Fatale" with Rebecca Romijn and Julie Taymor's "Frida" alongside Salma Hayek.

2003: Acclaimed Broadway Performance in "Nine"

Antonio Banderas garnered significant acclaim for his performance in the 2003 Broadway revival of the musical "Nine", based on the film "8½". He played the lead role, originating on Broadway by Raul Julia, and his performance earned him the Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Awards, as well as a Tony Award nomination.

2003: Broadway Debut and Tony Award Nomination

Antonio Banderas made his Broadway debut as Guido Contini in "Nine" in 2003, receiving a Tony Award nomination for his performance.

2003: Banderas Nominated for Tony Award for Performance in Nine

Antonio Banderas was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 2003 for his performance in the Broadway musical production of Nine.

2003: Starring in "Once Upon a Time in Mexico"

He starred in the final installment of the trilogy, "Once Upon a Time in Mexico," in 2003.

2003: Final Installment of the "Mexico Trilogy"

In 2003, he appeared alongside Johnny Depp and Salma Hayek in "Once Upon a Time in Mexico," marking the final film in the "Mexico Trilogy".

2004: And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself Nominated for Awards

Antonio Banderas was nominated for awards for his work on the television project And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself in 2004.

2004: Voicing Puss in Boots in "Shrek 2"

Banderas began voicing the character Puss in Boots in the "Shrek" franchise, starting with "Shrek 2" in 2004.

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

Banderas was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his role in the television film "And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself" in 2004.

2005: Return to the Role of Zorro

Banderas reprised his role as the masked swordsman in "The Legend of Zorro" in 2005, although this installment did not achieve the same level of success as its predecessor.

2005: Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2005, Antonio Banderas received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His star was the 2,294th star to be added to the Walk of Fame and is located on the north side of the 6800 block of Hollywood Boulevard.

2006: Starring Role in "Take the Lead" and Directing "El camino de los ingleses"

Banderas starred in the dance film "Take the Lead" and also directed his second film, "El camino de los ingleses," an adaptation of Antonio Soler's novel, in 2006. He was also honored with the L.A. Latino International Film Festival's "Gabi" Lifetime Achievement Award that year.

2007: Nasonex Commercial Campaign

In 2007, Antonio Banderas did the voice-over for a computer-animated bee that was featured in television commercials for the allergy medication Nasonex in the United States.

2007: Blue Seduction for Men Fragrance Launched

In 2007, the men's fragrance, Blue Seduction for Men, was launched. This was Antonio Banderas' latest fragrance in collaboration with fragrance and beauty multinational company Puig.

2008: Not Applicable

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2009: Banderas Undergoes Surgery

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

May 2010: Banderas Receives Honorary Doctorate

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

2011: Puss in Boots Released

Antonio Banderas lent his voice to the animated film, Puss in Boots in 2011. This film was a spin-off prequel to the Shrek franchise and reunited Banderas with actress Salma Hayek for the sixth time.

2011: Collaboration in "The Skin I Live In"

Banderas and Almodóvar collaborated once again in the film "The Skin I Live In" in 2011.

2011: The Skin I Live In Released

In 2011, Antonio Banderas starred in the horror thriller The Skin I Live In, which marked his return to working with the Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar, who helped launch his international career. The two hadn't worked together since the 1990 film Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!

2013: Appearance in "Machete Kills"

He appeared in Robert Rodriguez's "Machete Kills" in 2013.

June 2014: Banderas and Griffith Announce Divorce

Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith announced their intention to divorce in June 2014. The divorce was finalized in December 2015.

August 2015: Banderas Enrolls in Fashion Design Course

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

2015: Banderas and Kimpel Attend AFI Fest

Antonio Banderas and his girlfriend, Nicole Kimpel, made a public appearance together at the 2015 AFI Fest.

2015: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Released

In 2015, Antonio Banderas starred as the main antagonist, Burger Beard, in the animated film The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.

January 2017: Banderas Has Heart Attack

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

March 2017: Banderas Speaks Publicly About Heart Attack

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

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2018: Critical Acclaim and Emmy Nomination for "Genius"

He received critical acclaim and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his portrayal of Pablo Picasso in the second season of "Genius" in 2018.

2018: Genius: Picasso Nominated for Awards

In 2018, Antonio Banderas and the television program he starred in, Genius: Picasso, were nominated for multiple awards.

2018: Genius: Picasso Premieres

In 2018, Antonio Banderas starred in the National Geographic limited series Genius: Picasso as the famous painter and sculptor, Pablo Picasso. His performance earned him a Primetime Emmy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award nomination.

2018: Life Itself Premieres at Toronto International Film Festival

In 2018, Antonio Banderas starred in the ensemble drama Life Itself, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

May 2019: Pain and Glory Premieres at Cannes Film Festival

In May 2019, the film Pain and Glory, directed by Pedro Almodóvar and starring Antonio Banderas, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to critical acclaim. The film centers around an aging film director, played by Banderas, who is reflecting on his life.

May 2019: Banderas Wins Best Actor at Cannes Film Festival

On May 25, 2019, Antonio Banderas won the award for Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for his role in the film Pain and Glory, which was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.

September 2019: Banderas Discusses Heart Attack in Interview

In September 2019, Antonio Banderas was interviewed on the NPR show Fresh Air, during which he discussed the heart attack he had in 2017 and how it changed his perspective on life.

2019: Banderas and Kimpel Attend Cannes Film Festival

Antonio Banderas and his girlfriend, Nicole Kimpel, attended the Cannes International Film Festival in 2019.

2019: Banderas Wins Multiple Awards for Performance in Pain and Glory

Antonio Banderas won a multitude of awards in 2019 for his performance in Pain and Glory, including a Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor, a European Film Award for Best Actor, a Goya Award for Best Actor, and a New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor.

2019: Critical Acclaim for "Pain and Glory"

Banderas received numerous accolades, including a Cannes Film Festival Award and a Goya Award, for his performance in Almodóvar's "Pain and Glory" in 2019.

2020: Banderas and Kimpel Attend Academy Awards

In 2020, Antonio Banderas and his girlfriend, Nicole Kimpel, attended the Academy Awards together.

2020: Dolittle Released

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

2022: Return as Puss in Boots

He returned as the voice of Puss in Boots in "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" in 2022.

2022: Uncharted Released

In 2022, Antonio Banderas appeared as the antagonist, Santiago Moncada, in the action adventure film Uncharted, which starred Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg.

June 2023: Banderas Cast in Paddington in Peru

It was announced in June 2023 that Antonio Banderas was cast in the film Paddington in Peru. Banderas will portray Hunter Cabot, a riverboat captain who helps the Brown family on their adventures.