Benicio del Toro (Benicio del Toro): the filmography and the personal life of the actor

Benicio del Toro embodies the image of a man who is most attractive to the female half of humanity. He is not a canonical beauty, and his appearance is by no means an ideal of beauty. But the charisma of Benicio and the real, and not induced by gloss, male sexuality make him one of the most attractive male actors of recent times.

It's always very interesting to watch movies with Benicio del Toro. Films with this talented actor keep the viewer in suspense until the very end. The game or non-standard appearance to this reason is not so important, but few people can leave his work indifferent.

Childhood

The full name of the actor is Benicio del Toro Sanchez (Benicio del Toro Sanchez). He was born in the beautiful city of San Juan. It is the capital of the island-state of Puerto Rico, located in the Caribbean Sea. The city is one of the oldest settlements of Europeans, and the island itself was discovered by Christopher Columbus. In this seaside tropical place, in the family of a lawyer on February 19, 1967 Benicio del Toro appeared, whose filmography in the future will be supplemented each year with new interesting works.

After the death of his mother Benicio went to America. There he lived with his relatives, in a small provincial town. At the insistence of his father, he entered college and began to study business. As the actor later told journalists, he accidentally entered a course in acting in the college. This was done only from selfish motives - it was necessary to recruit a certain number of hours of training and not too much work. Although even in his youth, the elder brother advised Benicio to go to the actors. But he then took this proposal as a joke. Probably, Gustavo (brother of the actor) already then noticed in it certain creative abilities.

"Someone will have to become"

These words Benicio del Toro said in an interview when he was asked how he became an actor.

He quickly dropped out of college Benicio, tried to study in New York, at the school of dramatic art, but there too it did not work out. Then he leaves for Los Angeles, where for several years he has been privately engaged in mentors on theatrical skills. The first role played by Benicio in 1987 was quite modest. It was an episode in The Miami Police, a popular television series.

Favorite actor film with his participation - "Shorty is a big bump". In it, he finally got a role with words, and even with barking. For the actor, this film was the beginning of a career in film.

Almost 10 years the actor starred in secondary roles. Basically, they were bodyguards, gangsters, drug lords and other criminal persons. 1998 finally brings him a role in the cult film "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and success after the release of the film. Now Benicio is actively withdrawn from the best directors of Hollywood and in the company of legends and stars of American cinema.

In addition to the roles of scoundrels and violators of the law, the actor has dramatic roles. Benicio del Toro, whose filmography was replenished in 2010 with the thriller "Man-Wolf", perfectly played in it the main character - a werewolf. This is an interesting remake of the 1941 film. Although the picture was criticized by critics, it became very popular among fans of the underground. In it, the actor played a good guy who, after being bitten by a werewolf, becomes the focus of evil.

The actor believes that Hollywood underestimates monsters and villains in the cinema. Although he once admitted that he would like to play in a romantic comedy, but he is not offered a role in such films.

Oscar as recognition of talent

Someone will say that the most coveted reward of any actor - "Oscar" - is not always given right. Indeed, many beautiful actors and actresses have not yet received this cherished statuette, although they have long been recognized and loved by the audience. In some ways, the award is like a lottery - lucky or not. Someone is in the company of too strong stars for the nomination, someone played in the wrong movie. In this sense, Benicio del Toro was lucky. The role he played in "Traffic" gave him a long-awaited prize in 2001.

In addition to the Oscar, the actor has many other prizes. He especially appreciates the award of the Cannes Festival for a very talented image of Che.

Creative life in the cinema now

The number of films with the participation of the actor clearly speaks about the efficiency and relevance of Benicio del Toro. The filmography of this bright actor already now has about 40 pictures, and he is only in the middle of his creative path. In a year he usually shoots in one picture, but it's always serious, complex work. 2014 and 2015 promise to become the most fruitful for the actor. For this time, 6 films with his participation are planned, in 3 of which Del Toro is already being removed.

Benicio del Toro: The personal life of the actor

Unusual charisma and a charming smile, coupled with the famous sly glance, can explain Benicio's great success in Hollywood's most beautiful women. Those who met him personally, as one celebrate the extraordinary imposition and sexuality of the actor. It's no wonder that neither Chiara Mastroianni nor Valeria Golino (with whom she was engaged for the whole 4 years), or Alicia Silverstone could not resist his charm. But Benicio del Toro could not keep anyone by himself. The press all hope that one day he will settle down and find a family. But the actor just laughs in response to questions about marriage and frankly says that a bunch of scurry-running offs and a wife in the kitchen is not for him.

Even the birth of her daughter in 2011 did not cause Del Toro to marry her mother, actress Kimberly Stewart. Although as a father he is very good. Benicio del Toro (photo actor confirm this) long walks with the baby.

Hobbies and interests

The world famous actor has his idols. This is the boxer Mohammed Ali, whom he admired in his youth, and the painters Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso, who are deeply respected now.

Two of the actor's favorite hobbies at leisure are drawing and photographing. Well, Benicio's creative personality does not want to be satisfied with just working in the movies. In addition, as a child, he was very fond of basketball, and nowadays he often plays with his friends. He also loves music that helps to keep the peace of mind and tune in to the role.