José Antonio Domínguez Bandera, better known as Antonio Banderas, is a Spanish actor. Known for his work in films of several genres, he has received numerous accolades, including a Cannes Film Festival Award and a Goya Award, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award.
José Antonio Domínguez Bandera was born on August 10, 1960, in Málaga to Civil Guard gendarme officer José Domínguez Prieto (1920–2008) and schoolteacher Ana Bandera Gallego (1933–2017). He has a younger brother named Francisco. As a little boy, Banderas wanted to become a professional football player until a broken foot sidelined his dreams at the age of 15. He showed a strong interest in the performing arts and formed part of the ARA Theatre School run by Ángeles Rubio-Argüelles y Alessandri (wife of diplomat and filmmaker Edgar Neville) and the College of Dramatic Art, both in Málaga. His work in the theater and his performances on the streets eventually landed him a spot with the Spanish National Theatre.
| Date of Birth | 10th August 1960 |
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| Age | 64 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Country | Spain |
| Current City | Málaga |
| Birth Place | Málaga |
| Nationality | Spain |
| Citizenship | Spain |
| Spouses | Melanie Griffith Ana Leza |
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| Children | Stella Banderas |
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| Escuela Superior de Arte Dramático de Málaga |
| Instruments | voice |
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| Occupation | film producer, film actor, film director, actor, director |
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