José Antonio Domínguez Banderas is Spanish Singer, Producer, Director and Actor, known for his looks and versatile acting skills. He was born in Andalucia, Spain on 10th August, 1951 and started his acting career at the age of 19 years with some leading roles in various movies including “Assassins” costarring Sylvester Stallone, “Desperado” with Salma Hayek in the lead role and “The Mask of Zoro”, to name only a few.
Early Career
Antonia Banderas started his career with a series of leading roles in the movies, mostly directed by Pedro Almodovar, which include “Labyrinth of Passion”, “Law of Desire”, “Matador” and “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown”. In 1991, Antonio Banderas appeared in “Madonna: Truth or Dare”, which introduced him to the world of Hollywood. Following the success of the movie he earned roles in many mainstream American movies like “Philadelphia” and “Interview with the Vampire” costarring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. He continued to get major roles with mainstream Hollywood Cast and appeared in Original Sin along with Angelina Julie.
Career Highlights
Antonio Banderas received various film awards and nominations in Spain and in Hollywood Film Industry, including MTV Award for “Most Desirable Men” for the movie “Desperado”, Golden Globe nomination for movie titled “Evita” and European Film Awards in the category for best European actors and many others.
Top Ten Movies of Ian Antonio Banderas
- Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
- Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles
- Never Talk to Strangers
- Evita
- The Mask of Zorro
- Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
- Once Upon a Time in Mexico
- Pain and Glory
- The Legend of Zorro
- You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger