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Benicio Monserrate Rafael del Toro Sánchez (born February 19, 1967) [1] is a Puerto Rican [2] actor. He has garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, and a Silver Bear for his portrayal of the jaded but morally upright police officer Javier Rodriguez in the film Traffic (2000).
Benicio was born on February 19, 1967 in San Germán, Puerto Rico, the son of lawyer parents Fausta Genoveva Sanchez Rivera and Gustavo Adolfo Del Toro Bermudez. His mother died when he was young, and his father moved the family to a farm in Pennsylvania. A basketball player with an interest in acting, he decided to follow the family way and ...
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Benicio was born on February 19, 1967 in San Germán, Puerto Rico, the son of lawyer parents Fausta Genoveva Sanchez Rivera and Gustavo Adolfo Del Toro Bermudez. His mother died when he was young, and his father moved the family to a farm in Pennsylvania. A basketball player with an interest in acting, he decided to follow the family way and ...
- February 19, 1967
Apr 2, 2014 · Benicio Del Toro was born on February 19, 1967, in Santurce, Puerto Rico. Del Toro's mother died when he was 9 years old, and his family moved to a farm in Pennsylvania four years later.
Benicio Del Toro (born February 19, 1967, San Germán or Santurce, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican-born actor who emerged in the 1990s as a compelling character actor with a flair for oddball roles. While sources are divided as to where Del Toro was born, it is agreed that he spent his early childhood in Santurce, Puerto Rico.
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Jun 27, 2018 · A list of the Oscar-winning actor's most critically acclaimed films, from Sicario and Traffic to Star Wars and Guardians of the Galaxy. Find out which roles showcased his versatility and talent in different genres and settings.
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