Antonio Banderas

Did You Know?

• Antonio supported himself as a waiter and a model while he was waiting for his big break.
• He began his career on the theater stage in 1981. He became a member of the National Theater of Spain, a very prestigious organization.
• Antonio met Melanie Griffith while filming "Two Much." The couple married soon after and they have one daughter, Estella.
• Antonio divorced his wife Ana Leza in 1996.
• Antonio made his American debut in 1992 with "Mambo Kings." His looks definitely earned him the role, as the Spanish stud did not speak English at all. He learned his lines sound by sound.
• His full name is Jose Antonio Dominguez Bandera.
• Antonio and Melanie almost share the same birthdays (August 9th and 10th). For his 40th birthday, Melanie bought his a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Actor Credits

1. Puss in Boots (2012)
2. Shrek Forever After (2010)
3. Untitled Woody Allen Project (2010)
4. The Big Bang (2010)
5. The Other Man (2009)
6. The Code (2009)
7. My Mom's New Boyfriend (2008)
8. Shrek the Third (2007)
9. Bordertown (2007)
10. Take the Lead (2006)
11. The Legend of Zorro (2005)
12. Imagining Argentina (2005)
13. Shrek 2 (2004)
14. Once Upon A Time In Mexico (2003)
15. Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003)
16. And Starring Pancho Villa As Himself (2003)
17. Assassins / Demolition Man Set (2003)
18. Once Upon A Time In Mexico / Desperado Set (2003)
19. Femme Fatale (2002)
20. Frida (2002)
21. Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002)
22. Spy Kids 2: The Island Of Lost Dreams (2002)
23. Original Sin (2001)
24. The Body (2001)
25. Spy Kids (2001)
26. Play It To The Bone (2000)
27. White River (1999)
28. The 13th Warrior (1999)
29. The Mask Of Zorro (1998)
30. Evita (1997)
31. Two Much (1996)
32. Never Talk To Strangers (1995)
33. Desperado (1995)
34. Four Rooms (1995)
35. Assassins (1995)
36. Miami Rhapsody (1995)
37. Of Love And Shadows (1994)
38. Interview With The Vampire (1994)
39. Philadelphia (1993)
40. Benito (1993)
41. The House Of The Spirits (1993)
42. Dispara (1993)
43. Outrage (1993)
44. The Mambo Kings (1992)
45. The White Dove (1991)
46. Madonna: Truth Or Dare (1991)
47. La Mujer De Tu Vida (1990)
48. Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990)
49. Contra El Viento (1990)
50. Aventis (1989)
51. Baton Rouge (1988)
52. Women On Verge Of Nervous Breakdown (1988)
53. The Law Of Desire (1987)
54. Puzzle (1986)
55. Matador (1986)
56. Labyrinth Of Passions (1982)

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