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My Take
Benicio del Toro is, to me, the great minimalist of modern screen acting. Born in San Germán, Puerto Rico, he conquered world cinema without ever seeming to raise his voice — that mumbling, heavy-lidded stillness somehow carries more menace and sorrow than most actors' loudest scenes. The trophy shelf speaks for itself: an Academy Award, a Silver Bear in Berlin, Best Actor at Cannes. Few performers have been honored so consistently across continents. What fascinates me is his patience; he lets silence do the work and trusts the camera to find him. Every time he appears, the air in the film gets heavier. That gravity cannot be taught.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Benicio del Toro
- Name (Japanese)
- ベニチオ・デル・トロ
- Reading
- べにちお・でる・とろ
- Born
- February 19, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
- Origin
- San Germán, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / film director / film producer
2. Background
- University
- University of California, San Diego
Awards & achievements
- 1997 Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male
- 2001 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 2001 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
- 2001 Silver Bear for Best Actor
- 2008 Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
- 2001 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
- 2004 International Cinephile Society Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 2014 Donostia Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Benicio del Toro born?
Born February 19, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Benicio del Toro from?
Benicio del Toro is from San Germán, United States.
What does Benicio del Toro do?
Benicio del Toro works as actor, television actor, film actor, film director, film producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.