Spain is a country with a long filmmaking tradition. Spanish cinema has given rise to great works of the seventh art, starring actors and actresses with a high acting level.
Today we want to focus on them. We are going to review who are the best Spanish actors, who are deeply admired in Spain, but also outside its borders.
The best film actors that Spain has produced
There are Spanish actors with great fame thanks to their great professional workThis recognition is extensive in some cases internationally, achieving fame thanks to his participation in productions from other European, American or Latin American countries.
In some cases the best Spanish actors are not well known outside of Spain, while others have caused a real sensation in Hollywood itself. We see who these men are.
one. Javier Bardem
Javier Bardem's career is impressive, since he started with minor roles in television series until appearing in movies. Starting in the 90s, he became very popular at a national level until Spain outgrew him. He then continued his career in Hollywood, eventually winning an Oscar for “No Country for Old Men” (No place for weaklings in Latin America).
2. Antonio Banderas
With the permission of Javier Bardem, Antonio Banderas has been the international Spanish actor par excellence.He is a very loved character, especially in Spain and the United States. The likeable actor from Malaga has participated in major Hollywood films such as “El Zorro” or “Chacal”.
3. Eduard Fernández
Eduard Fernández has combined theater and cinema in equal parts, his ability to interpret different roles being amazing. The Catalan is one of the most respected and admired actors on the Spanish scene. In turn, he is one of the most awarded authors, highlighting his Goya awards for “Fausto 5.0” (best lead actor) and “En la ciudad” (best supporting actor).
4. Sergi López
The one from Vilanova y la Geltrú is a fantastic actor. In order for Spain to realize his great value, he had to be recognized first in Europe. France is the country in which Sergi López has worked the most, as he is a well-known actor in France. He has participated in such well-known Spanish films as Pan's Labyrinth (2006).
5. Lluís Homar
This Barcelona actor has a long career. His career never strayed away from the theater, although in the 1980s he made his film and television debut. He has become one of the best Spanish actors on the big screen, working in films by Pedro Almodóvar, Mario Camus, Pau Freixas and Vicente Arando. He won the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actor in “EVA.”
6. Luis Tosar
For more than a decade, Luis Tosar has been synonymous with success and nominations in all the films in which he appears. He has won three Goya Awards for his performances thanks to Celda 211 (as lead) and “Te doy mis ojos” and “Los lunes al sol” (as supporting actor).
7. Jordi Mollà
After many years doing theater, he made his film debut with Pedro Almodóvar in the film “Jamón, jamón” in 1992. Since then his career has been full of successes, even acting in films in Catalan, Spanish, English, French and Italian.He has been a Hollywood actor in different movies alongside great actors like Johnny Depp or Will Smith.
8. Antonio Resines
Antonio Resines is one of the actors who receives the most affection from the Spanish public. He has appeared in many successful series such as "Los Serrano" or in legendary films such as "Cell 2001". One of the best Spanish actors who continues to appear on the big screen today after a successful and long career.
9. Jose Coronado
José Coronado is a very experienced Spanish actor who has won a Goya for “There will be no peace for the wicked”. He is a professional capable of embodying both very dark characters and true leading men. He is undoubtedly one of those who has made Spanish cinema great for years.
10. Santiago Segura
The director and actor Santiago Segura is a very famous character in Spain.His greatest film success is the "Torrente" saga, reaching historical sales records at the Spanish box office. Santiago Segura is synonymous with sarcasm and acid humor, often being the antithesis of delicacy and sophistication.
eleven. Eduardo Noriega
Eduardo Noriega became a phenomenon of 21st century Spanish cinema. He has participated in films by Pedro Almodóvar, Alejandro Amenábar, Benicio del Toro or Álex de la Iglesia. He has also participated in French and American production films, acting alongside actors such as Arnold Schwarzenegger.
12. Javier Cámara
Javier Cámara also started out in theater, like many of the other names on this list. If in the past he made us laugh in series like "7 lives" or movies like "Torrente, the stupid arm of the law", in his latest appearances he has come to develop complex roles like the ones he does in the series "Narcos" and " The New Pope”.