Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Benicio del Toro
How Benicio del Toro built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Benicio del Toro is a highly acclaimed Puerto Rican actor, recognized for his significant contributions to the film industry. He has received prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, and a Silver Bear, highlighting his talent and versatility in a variety of roles. He continues to be a prominent figure in Hollywood, known for his compelling performances.
1987: Appearance in Madonna's "La Isla Bonita" Music Video
In 1987, Del Toro appeared as a background character in Madonna's music video for "La Isla Bonita".
1988: Film Debut in Big Top Pee-wee
In 1988, Benicio Del Toro made his film debut in Big Top Pee-wee.
1989: Role in Licence to Kill
In 1989, Del Toro played Dario in the James Bond film Licence to Kill.
1991: Role in The Indian Runner
In 1991, Del Toro appeared in The Indian Runner.
1992: Role in Christopher Columbus: The Discovery
In 1992, Del Toro acted in Christopher Columbus: The Discovery.
1993: Roles in Money for Nothing and Fearless
In 1993, Del Toro appeared in Money for Nothing and Fearless.
1995: Breakthrough Performance in The Usual Suspects
In 1995, Del Toro gained momentum with his performance in The Usual Suspects as Fred Fenster, winning an Independent Spirit Award.
1996: Roles in The Funeral and Basquiat
In 1996, Del Toro played Gaspare in The Funeral and won another Independent Spirit Award for his role as Benny Dalmau in Basquiat.
1997: Role in Excess Baggage
In 1997, Del Toro starred in Excess Baggage alongside Alicia Silverstone.
1997: Foundation of Yo Limpio a Puerto Rico
In 1997, Ignacio Barsottelli founded the environmental organization Yo Limpio a Puerto Rico, for which Benicio del Toro would later become a spokesman in 2003.
1998: Role in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
In 1998, Del Toro appeared in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
2000: Academy Award for Traffic and role in Snatch
In 2000, Del Toro received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Traffic and also appeared in Snatch.
2000: Roles in Four Films, Including Traffic
In 2000, Del Toro's performances in four films, including Traffic, gained him a mainstream audience.
2001: Awards for Traffic Performance
In 2001, Del Toro swept major critics' awards for his performance in Traffic, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild award.
2003: Roles in The Hunted and 21 Grams
In 2003, Del Toro appeared in The Hunted and 21 Grams, receiving an Oscar nomination for the latter.
2003: Spokesman for Yo Limpio a Puerto Rico
In 2003, Del Toro became the spokesman for the educational campaign Yo Limpio a Puerto Rico.
2003: Academy Award Nomination for 21 Grams
In 2003, Del Toro was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 21 Grams.
2008: Best Actor Award at Cannes for Che
In 2008, Del Toro won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival for his role as Che Guevara in Che.
2009: Goya Award for Che
In 2009, Del Toro was awarded the Goya Award as Best Actor for his role in Che.
2010: Role in The Wolfman
In 2010, Del Toro starred in The Wolfman as Lawrence Talbot.
2010: Starring in and Producing The Wolfman Remake
In 2010, Del Toro starred in and produced the remake of The Wolf Man.
2011: Face of Campari Calendar
In 2011, Del Toro became the first male model to be the face of the Campari calendar.
2013: The Collector in Marvel Cinematic Universe
In 2013, Del Toro played The Collector in Thor: The Dark World.
2013: The Collector in Thor: The Dark World
In 2013, Del Toro played The Collector in a mid-credits scene of Marvel Studios' superhero film Thor: The Dark World.
2014: Reprising Role in Guardians of the Galaxy
In 2014, Del Toro reprised his role as The Collector in Guardians of the Galaxy.
September 2015: Role in Sicario
In September 2015, Del Toro played Alejandro Gillick in Sicario.
2016: Heineken Advertisement
In 2016, Del Toro appeared in a Heineken television advertisement, where fans mistake him for Antonio Banderas.
2018: Role in Escape at Dannemora
In 2018, Del Toro portrayed Richard Matt in the Showtime miniseries Escape at Dannemora, receiving an Emmy nomination.
2018: Role in Avengers: Infinity War and Sicario: Day of the Soldado
In 2018, Del Toro reprised his role as The Collector in Avengers: Infinity War and as Alejandro Gillick in Sicario: Day of the Soldado.
2021: Roles in The French Dispatch
In 2021, Del Toro acted in The French Dispatch.
2021: Role in No Sudden Move
In 2021, Del Toro appeared in No Sudden Move.
2025: Role in The Phoenician Scheme
In 2025, Del Toro is set to act in The Phoenician Scheme.
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