Antonio Banderas Biography, Age, Wiki, Height, Weight, Girlfriend, Family & More

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Antonio Banderas

Biography / Wiki

Renowned Spanish celebrity Antonio Banderas is associated with the industry as an actor, director, producer, and singer. Despite his Spanish roots, he gained worldwide recognition in a very short time span.

His impressive expressions and appealing presence on screen has gained him audience watching across the globe. He entered the industry at a very young age and still unstoppable at the age of 65.

With his excellent work he has bagged numerous nominations and won prestigious awards like academy award. Read further for more details.

Age / Height / Weight

He was born on August 10, 1960. Weight of  Antonio Bandreas is 76 kg or 176 lbs in pounds and stands with an impressive height of 174 cm or 5’8” inches.

He has tiny black hair and sharp wide brown eyes. As per his physique, his body measurement can be estimated to be 44-24-30 inches. He has Andalusian accent with deep smooth voice.

Date Of Birth August 10, 1960
Age 64 Years
Height In Centimetre – 174 cm
In Feets and Inches – 5’8”
Weight In Kilograms – 76 kg
In Pounds – 176 lbs
Body Measurements 44-24-30
Eye Color Brown
Hair Color Black
Shoe Size 9 (US)

Net Worth

The estimated net worth of Antonio Banderas is in the range of $100 approximately. Beyond acting, he has ventured into other businesses to expand his wealth.

Education / Family

Born in Málaga, Spain, Antonio Banderas was named as José Antonio Dominguez Banderas. His father osé Domínguez, was a police officer in the Guardia Civil, whereas his mother,

Ana Banderas was a school teacher. He grew up with his younger brother named Francisco. In childhood, he aspired to become a football player, but due to a foot injury, he could not pursue for dream.

His interest inclined towards acting as he enrolled for drama classes and also became a member of a theater troupe that toured all over Spain.

His dedication and excellent work in theatre landed him a spot with the Spanish National Theatre.

Name

Antonio Banderas

Real name José Antonio Dominguez Banderas
Birth Place Malaga, Spain
Profession Actor
Director
Producer
Sexual Orientation Straight
School Not Known
College Not Known
Religion Christianity
Nationality Spanish
Home Town Malaga, Spain
Zodiac Sign Leo
Debut Not Known
Fathers Name José Domínguez
Mothers Name Ana Banderas

Antonio Banderas with his mother
Antonio Banderas with his mother

Brothers Francisco Javier Banderas

Antonio Banderas with his brother
Antonio Banderas with his brother

Sister None

Career / Fashion And Style

In 1982, Antonio Bandreas made his debut  in Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar’s movie ‘Labyrinth of Passion’ and later worked in many of his movies, including the internationally acclaimed film ‘Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.’

Initially, he was not fluent in English but gave an excellent performance in his first American drama film, ‘The Mambo Kings.’ He set his foot in the American industry with the film ‘Philadelphia’.

He gained worldwide popularity with the action film ‘Desperado’. He bagged two prestigious awards ‘Theatre World Award’ for ‘Best Actor,’ and the ‘Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical’ at Tony Award for his Broadway role in “Nine”.

As a director, he made his debut with the comedy Crazy in Alabama (1999). His appearance in a science fantasy family adventure film “Spy Kid” made him popular among kids as well.

He also actively worked in DreamWorks animated film “Shrek” as a voice actor voiced many characters, including ‘Puss in Boots’ in ‘Shrek 2,’ ‘Shrek the Third,’ and ‘Shrek Forever After’.

Along with acting, he owns multiple ventures, like 50% ownership of a winery in Villalba de Duero and fragrances for men and women with the multinational company ‘Puig.’

He won the ‘Best Actor’ award at the 2019 ‘Cannes Film Festival’ for his performance in the Spanish film ‘Dolor y Gloria’ was cast alongside Penelope Cruz.

He played the role of ‘Ramón Fonseca’ in ‘The Laundromat.’ which was based on the infamous Panama Papers scandal.

Some of his successful hits include ‘Uncharted’, ‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard,’ ‘Official Competition,’ and many more.

Girlfriends, Affairs, Wife, And More

In July 1987, Antonio Banderas got married to Ana Leza but the couple got separated in May 1995. Later, he got married to an American actress Melanie Griffith in London.

In September 1996, the couple welcomed their daughter Stella del Carmen Banderas who was seen in Crazy in Alabama.

With mutual decision the couple decided to get divorced in 2014. As per rumours, he is currently dating Nicole Kimpel, an investment banker.

Girlfriend Nicole Kimpel

Antonio Banderas with his Girlfriend Nicole
Antonio Banderas with his Girlfriend Nicole

Marital Status Divorced
Wife Ana Leza (1987 – 1995)
Antonio Banderas with his ex-wife Ana
Antonio Banderas with his ex-wife Ana

Melanie Griffith (1996 – 2014)

Antonio Banderas with his ex-wife Melanie
Antonio Banderas with his ex-wife Melanie

Children Daughter – Stella del Carmen Banderas

Antonio Banderas with his daughter
Antonio Banderas with his daughter

Favorite Things

Here we are providing you the list of Antonio Banderas’s favorite things.

Favorite Actors Not Known
Favorite Actress Not Known
Favorite Movie Touch of Evil
The Godfather
Favorite Food Paella
Favorite Sport Soccer
Favorite TV show Mad Men
House of Cards
Favorite Color(s) Black

Antonio Banderas

Some Interesting Facts About Antonio Banderas

  • Antonio Banderas is multilingual, as he can speak Spanish, English, and French.
  • He is a painter and has even had his artwork featured in galleries.
  • He received a star on the “Walk of Fame” in 2005.
  • He was honoured with an honorary doctorate from the ‘University of Málagain.’
  • He appeared in the Christmas advertising campaign for Marks & Spencer.
  • In 2015, he did a fashion-design course at Central Saint Martins.
  • Currently, he lives in Cobham, Surrey.

Social Media Profile(s)

  1. Instagram @antoniobanderas
  2. Twitter@antoniobanderas
  3. Facebook @AntonioBanderas
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Sarah Dawson

Sarah Dawson, the alchemist of celebrity stories, brings a touch of magic to the world of entertainment writing. With a style that fuses fascination and facts, Dawson's articles are your key to unlocking the mysteries and marvels of the lives lived under the spotlight.