History of Guillermo del Toro in Timeline
Guillermo del Toro is a celebrated Mexican filmmaker, author, and artist recognized for his distinctive blend of fairy tales, gothicism, and horror. His work often seeks beauty within the grotesque, showcasing a lifelong fascination with monsters as powerful symbols. Del Toro is known for pioneering dark fantasy in film, employing insectile and religious imagery, exploring themes of Catholicism, celebrating imperfection, utilizing underworld motifs, prioritizing practical special effects, and featuring dominant amber lighting to create his signature aesthetic.
1946: Publication of Nightmare Alley novel
In 1946, William Lindsay Gresham published the novel 'Nightmare Alley', which del Toro would later adapt into a film.
October 1964: Guillermo del Toro's Birth
In October 1964, Guillermo del Toro Gómez was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, to Guadalupe Gómez Camberos and Federico del Toro Torres.
1993: Cronos Release
In 1993, Guillermo del Toro directed the Spanish-language film 'Cronos'.
1997: Mimic Release
In 1997, Guillermo del Toro directed the English-language film 'Mimic'.
2001: The Devil's Backbone Release
In 2001, Guillermo del Toro directed the Spanish-language film 'The Devil's Backbone'.
2002: Blade II Release
In 2002, Guillermo del Toro directed the English-language film 'Blade II'.
2004: Hellboy Release
In 2004, Guillermo del Toro directed the English-language film 'Hellboy'.
2006: Pan's Labyrinth Release
In 2006, Guillermo del Toro directed the Spanish-language film 'Pan's Labyrinth'.
2007: The Orphanage Production
In 2007, Guillermo del Toro worked as a producer on the film 'The Orphanage'.
April 2008: Hired to Direct The Hobbit
In April 2008, Guillermo del Toro was hired by Peter Jackson to direct the live-action film adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit'.
December 2008: Expressed Interest in The Witches Remake
On December 1, 2008, Guillermo del Toro expressed interest in a stop-motion remake of Roald Dahl's novel 'The Witches' in collaboration with Alfonso Cuarón.
2008: Cha Cha Cha Films First Release
In 2008, Cha Cha Cha Films, founded by Guillermo del Toro, Alfonso Cuarón and Alejandro González Iñárritu, released its first film, 'Rudo y Cursi'.
2008: Hellboy II: The Golden Army Release
In 2008, Guillermo del Toro directed the English-language film 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army'.
June 2009: The Strain Novel Release
On June 2, 2009, Guillermo del Toro's first novel, 'The Strain', co-authored with Chuck Hogan, was released.
2009: Double Dare You Production Deal Announced
At the D23 Expo in 2009, Guillermo del Toro's Double Dare You production company and Disney announced a production deal for darker animated films, including the animated project 'Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia'.
2009: The Strain Trilogy Co-Authored
In 2009, Guillermo del Toro co-authored 'The Strain', the first novel in a vampire trilogy with Chuck Hogan.
May 30, 2010: Del Toro Leaves The Hobbit Project
On May 30, 2010, Guillermo del Toro left 'The Hobbit' project due to extended delays.
September 2010: The Fall Release
On September 21, 2010, 'The Fall', the second volume of 'The Strain' trilogy by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, was released.
December 2010: Mirada Studios Launched
On December 9, 2010, Guillermo del Toro launched Mirada Studios with Guillermo Navarro, Mathew Cullen, and Javier Jimenez.
2010: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Production
In 2010, Guillermo del Toro worked as a writer on the film 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark'.
2010: Del Toro Moves Deal to DreamWorks Animation
In late 2010, Guillermo del Toro moved his production deal from Disney to DreamWorks Animation.
October 2011: The Night Eternal Release
In October 2011, Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan released 'The Night Eternal', the final installment in 'The Strain' trilogy.
2011: The Night Eternal Release
In October 2011, Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan released the final installment in 'The Strain' trilogy, 'The Night Eternal'.
2012: The Hobbit Film Series Production
From 2012, Guillermo del Toro worked as a writer on 'The Hobbit film series'.
July 2013: Pacific Rim Release
On July 12, 2013, 'Pacific Rim', directed by Guillermo del Toro, was released.
September 2013: The Strain Pilot Filmed
In September 2013, Guillermo del Toro filmed 'Night Zero', the pilot episode of 'The Strain', in Toronto.
November 2013: The Strain Series Ordered
On November 19, 2013, FX ordered a thirteen-episode first season for the television series 'The Strain'.
2013: Pacific Rim Release
In 2013, Guillermo del Toro directed the English-language film 'Pacific Rim'.
2013: Mama Production
In 2013, Guillermo del Toro worked as a producer on the film 'Mama'.
February 2014: Crimson Peak Production Begins
In February 2014, production began in Toronto on Guillermo del Toro's gothic horror film, 'Crimson Peak'.
July 2014: The Strain Series Premiere
On July 13, 2014, 'The Strain' series premiered.
2014: The Strain TV Series Adaptation
In 2014, 'The Strain' trilogy was adapted into a live-action television series.
2014: The Book of Life Production
In 2014, Guillermo del Toro worked as a producer on the film 'The Book of Life'.
April 2015: Initial Release Date Planned for Crimson Peak
In April 2015, the initial release date was planned for 'Crimson Peak', but the studio later pushed the date back.
October 2015: Crimson Peak Release
In October 2015, 'Crimson Peak' was released to coincide with the Halloween season after being pushed back.
2015: Crimson Peak Release
In 2015, Guillermo del Toro directed the English-language film 'Crimson Peak'.
August 2016: Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters Exhibition
From August 1, 2016 to November 27, 2016, the 'Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters' exhibition ran at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
August 2016: Filming of The Shape of Water Begins
On August 15, 2016, filming began in Toronto for Guillermo del Toro's 'The Shape of Water'.
Nov 2016: End of Exhibition at Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The 'Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters' exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art ended on November 27, 2016.
2016: Trollhunters Release on Netflix
From 2016, 'Trollhunters' was released to acclaim on Netflix.
2016: Trollhunters Series Release
From 2016, Guillermo del Toro created the animated franchise 'Tales of Arcadia', which includes the series 'Trollhunters'.
March 2017: Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters Exhibition at Minneapolis Institute of Art
From March 5, 2017 to May 28, 2017, the 'Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters' exhibition ran at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
May 2017: End of Exhibition at Minneapolis Institute of Art
The 'Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters' exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art ended on May 28, 2017.
August 2017: The Shape of Water Premieres at Venice Film Festival
On August 31, 2017, 'The Shape of Water' premiered at the 74th Venice International Film Festival, where it was awarded the Golden Lion for best film.
September 2017: Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters Exhibition at Art Gallery of Ontario
From September 30, 2017 to January 7, 2018, the 'Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters' exhibition ran at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto.
December 2017: Nightmare Alley Adaptation Announced
In December 2017, Searchlight Pictures announced that Guillermo del Toro would direct a new adaptation of William Lindsay Gresham's 1946 novel 'Nightmare Alley'.
2017: The Shape of Water Release
In 2017, Guillermo del Toro directed the English-language film 'The Shape of Water'.
January 2018: End of Exhibition at Art Gallery of Ontario
The 'Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters' exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto ended on January 7, 2018.
June 2018: Executive Producer for The Witches Remake
On June 19, 2018, it was announced that Guillermo del Toro and Alfonso Cuarón would be executive producers on 'The Witches' remake, with Robert Zemeckis directing.
2018: 3Below Series Release
In 2018, '3Below', part of Guillermo del Toro's animated franchise 'Tales of Arcadia' was released.
2018: Included in Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2018, Guillermo del Toro was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2018: Pacific Rim: Uprising Production
In 2018, Guillermo del Toro worked as a producer on the film 'Pacific Rim: Uprising'.
2018: Trollhunters Success
In 2018, It was reported that 'Trollhunters' was tracking to be one of Netflix's most-watched kids originals ever.
2019: Appearance in Death Stranding
In 2019, Guillermo del Toro appeared in Hideo Kojima's video game 'Death Stranding', lending his likeness for the character Deadman.
2019: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In 2019, Guillermo del Toro received a motion picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2019: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Production
In 2019, Guillermo del Toro worked as a writer on the film 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark'.
2019: Nightmare Alley Cast Announced
In 2019, it was reported that Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, and Rooney Mara had closed deals to star in del Toro's film 'Nightmare Alley'.
January 2020: Nightmare Alley Production Begins
In January 2020, production began on Guillermo del Toro's 'Nightmare Alley'.
2020: Wizards Series Release
In 2020, 'Wizards', part of Guillermo del Toro's animated franchise 'Tales of Arcadia' was released.
2020: The Witches Production
In 2020, Guillermo del Toro worked as a producer on the film 'The Witches'.
December 2021: Nightmare Alley Release and Reception
In December 2021, Guillermo del Toro's 'Nightmare Alley' was released to positive reviews but was a box office failure.
2021: Nightmare Alley Release
In 2021, Guillermo del Toro directed the English-language film 'Nightmare Alley'.
2021: Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans Release
In 2021, Guillermo del Toro's 'Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans' sequel film was released.
2022: Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities Creation
In 2022, Guillermo del Toro created the Netflix anthology horror series 'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities'.
2022: Pinocchio Release
In 2022, Guillermo del Toro directed the film 'Pinocchio'.
2025: Frankenstein Release
In 2025, Guillermo del Toro is slated to direct the English-language film 'Frankenstein'.
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