Benicio del toro is a puerto rican actor and film producer. Guillermo del toro talks vampires, giant monsters and the. They threw out his name so casually in tfa, just like jabba was casually thrown out in anh and became a much more important character later on in the original trilogy. About benicio del toro including benicio del toro photos, news, gossip and videos. Guillermo del toros favourite books rachel weber oct 4, 2015 cult film director and horror expert guillermo del toro has only just joined twitter but hes already treating followers to a bunch of book recommendations. Coauthored with chuck hogan, the strain is the first of a threepart series following the investigation by dr. The last jedi finally brings a hacker into the star wars universe.
Del toro was born on february 19, 1967, in san german, puerto rico, to gustavo adolfo del toro bermudez and fausta genoveva sanchez rivera daughter of benicio sanchez castano and lirio belen rivera, who were both lawyers. Jan 12, 2016 despite recent rumors to the contrary, it sounds like we wont be seeing benicio del toro reprise the role of taneleer tivan, aka the collector, in james gunn s guardians of the galaxy sequel. Aug 15, 2016 benicio del toro s the collector returns in new set pic but is it for guardians of the galaxy vol 2. Both of his parents were fervent lawyers, but he opted to follow his path. It offers an indepth discussion of del toros oeuvre and investigates key ideas, recurrent motifs and. Ive loved benicio del toros work since he strutted away from the police in his opening scene in the usual suspects, but in writing this post, i realized what i. Debuting in the silver age of comic books, the character has been featured in over five decades of marvel continuity benicio del toro portrayed the character in the marvel cinematic universe films thor.
Will smith says cheating girlfriend inspired him to. The dark world 20 in a midcredits scene, guardians of the galaxy 2014. Another guardians star benicio del toro recently talked about his muchanticipated role as well, that of the immortal elder of the universe known as the collector. San diego comiccon is the ideal place for big studios to reveal exclusive footage, concept art, and share big announcements regarding their upcoming films.
Since benicio del toro made his debut as the collector in guardians of the galaxy vol. Del toro believes the collector survived thanos infinity war. The media has long focused on del toros fascination with the past particularly the 70s as a sign of his timeless, effortless cool. Del toros response not only seems jokey, but theres no telling if hes an authority on what marvel has planned. Benicio del toro is just the latest in a long line of star.
I think del toros character is going to be king prana. Are you looking to speak with a representative of benicio del toro. The surprising midcredits cameo explained guardians of the galaxy director, thor stars weigh in on benicio del toros mysterious character. Jun 29, 2018 the media has long focused on del toros fascination with the past particularly the 70s as a sign of his timeless, effortless cool. Del toros first novel came in 2008, when he was about 44 years old. Order of guillermo del toro books guillermo del toro is a mexican filmmaker and author. Make a list browse lists search lists leaders help contact suggest feature newsletter. Thats what it says in the script, which hes kind of doing. The last jedi benicio del toro character details revealed. Benicio del toro talks about acting and montana montana pioneer. Benicio del toro talks the collector in guardians of the. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The issue stems from thanos using the reality stone to put on a show for gamora, meaning we dont really know what went down when the collectors place was once again destroyed.
The latest is a confirmation that benicio del toro will be reprising his role as the collector for the upcoming epic crossover event film. Some of his bestknown movies included the usual suspects 1995, traffic 2000, 21 grams 2003, and sicario 2015. Having played a blackfeet indian in montana, del toro delves into native culture, open space, and filmmaking by brian dambrosio 060514 benicio del toros countenance defies easy classification. The oscarwinning actor, who does a fine job of balancing dramatic fare like. Del toro was recently in france to promote his frenchmade film jimmy p. Benicio del toro personality profile celebrities galore. Jeff goldblums grandmaster and benicio del toros collector. He talks about his vintage record collection constantly with reporters. A few months back it was revealed that goldblums grandmaster a towering figure who rules the planet sakaar and oversees its gladiator battles, including the films pivotal fight between thor and hulk is actually the brother of benicio del toros collector, a character. Join benicio del toro as he talks about the collector from marvels guardians of the galaxy on digital 3d and hd digital november 18 and on 3d bluray, bluray, dvd and ondemand december 9. Benicio del toros character didnt get an action figure, or any other big toy during force friday, as his introduction is coming.
What an interesting collection del toro has, the book does a great job of showing off and describing the thought process he goes through when creating the worlds. Benicio del toros oscar nod comes for his role in traffic as an honest mexican cop caught in the brutal politics of the drug trade march 8, 2001 web posted at. Of course, if the collector turns out to be in avengers 4, then he would know his characters fate. Dec 01, 2015 will smith has a long list of people to thank for his hollywood fame and fortune, but the person who truly inspired him to succeed may surprise you. Del toro has published multiple bestselling adult novels with harpercollins, including the strain, which was adapted into a tv series by fx, and he is the creator. Benicio del toro portrayed the character in the marvel cinematic universe. Del toro believes the collector survived thanos infinity.
The aquarius man, benicio del toro hails as an american thespian. Debuting in the silver age of comic books, the character has been featured in over five decades of marvel continuity. And, now that del toros kite and career have finally taken off, its likely that hell be flying high for a long, long time. Many of del toros relatives are involved in puerto ricos legal system. Benicio del toro almost changed his name for hollywood youtube.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Fact 1 benicio del toro has several trademark features that make him stand out as an actor. Now a major motion picture from universal, directed by terry gilliam and starring johnny depp and benicio del toro. Visit our message board in english, french, spanish and german. Benicio del toro tends to be quite adaptable, and he finds it easy to fit into most social set ups and vocational fields. It seems benicio del toro wont return as the collector in guardians of the galaxy vol. Guillermo del toro is a mexican director mostly known for his acclaimed films pan s labyrinth, the devils backbone, crimson peak and the hellboy film franchise. Del toros flamboyant collector manages to stand out among a field of. Nov 30, 2017 benicio del toros mystery character dj will play a slicer, according to a new report. How can i contact benicio del toros management team or agent details. Del toros sharks costar kevin spacey actually recommended him to director bryan singer for the usual suspects. First joining the mcu back in 20, del toro played the flamboyant taneleer tivan in thor. May 24, 2017 benicio del toro and laura derns star wars.
Jun 19, 2018 according to actor benicio del toro, his marvel character the collector may have survived avengers. Jun 15, 2018 the marvel cinematic universe s grandmaster and the collector might meet on the big screen if the actors of both get their wish. Film as alchemic art is a major contribution to the analysis of guillermo del toros cinematic output. It offers an indepth discussion of del toros oeuvre and investigates key ideas, recurrent motifs and subtle links between his movies. Benicio del toros the collector returns in new set pic but is it for guardians of the galaxy vol 2. It seems benicio del toro wont return as the collector in. Collector taneleer tivan is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Benicio del toro biography, life, interesting facts. The last jedi finally brings a hacker into the star wars.
Benicio del toro adds to his collection of iconic characters with. Benicio del toros rum take on cuba film the guardian. Mar 08, 2001 benicio del toro s oscar nod comes for his role in traffic as an honest mexican cop caught in the brutal politics of the drug trade march 8, 2001 web posted at. He has won critical acclaim and numerous accolades and awards, including an academy award, bafta award, golden globe award and screen actors guild award for his portrayal of the jaded but morally upright police officer javier rodriguez in the film traffic 2000.
According to actor benicio del toro, the collector is alive and well maybe. Yesterday, ew broke the news that benicio del toros last jedi character is a slicer that finn john boyega and rose kelly marie tran are tracking down. Benicio del toro is one of the most talented and watchable character actors who emerged in the 1990s and has dominated the scene since then. Describing benicio del toro s performance, james gunn said hes like an outerspace liberace. A few months back it was revealed that goldblum s grandmaster a towering figure who rules the planet sakaar and oversees its gladiator battles, including the film s pivotal fight between thor and hulk is actually the brother of benicio del toro s collector, a character featured prominently in the first guardians of the galaxy. Benicio del toro has always been fascinated by che guevara, now hes playing him in a twopart biopic. Benicio del toro is staying in the disney family, moving from the marvel cinematic universe to a galaxy far, far away. Your presence fills my eyes with your love, it humbles my heart, for you are everywhere. He has made movies in both spanish and english, including mainstream films such. Benicio del toro movies list i wish, i could upload all benicio del toro movies, but however there is an option to watch benicio del toro full movies by visiting the relevant channels here in youtube. Despite the fact that the infinity gauntlet comic kicks off with thanos eradicating half of all life in the universe with the snap of his fingers, it was still a shock that marvel studios actually included the moment in their loose adaptation of the story. Benicio was born on february 19, 1967 in san german. Jun 17, 2018 benicio del toro would like to see the collector and grandmaster team up within the marvel cinematic universe.
A critical exploration of one of the most exciting, original and influential figures to emerge in contemporary film, guillermo del toro. Kimberly stewart wants a romantic relationship with benicio. This is actor benicio del toros filmography, with one criteria. He has made movies in both spanish and english, including mainstream films such as blade ii, the hellboy films and pacific rim. Benicio del toros the collector returns in new set pic. Agent details, along with key contact information, can be found in the handbook, an online resource for accessing celebrity contact details. There are no particular virtues that can cause an imbalance in benicio s personality and life, but he has to work hard and persistently to develop those special strengths that he desires to attain.
Benicio del toro shares his views when asked about racism and prejudice in hollywood. Benicio del toro, puerto ricanborn actor who emerged in the 1990s as a compelling character actor with a flair for oddball roles. Guillermo del toro has 46 books on goodreads with 364921 ratings. His face at first seems to be that of someone youve known, from some back alley or barrio, hard edged and street worn, while conveying an. Benicio del toros the collector returns in new set pic but. He is best known for his films pacific rim, blade ii, the bafta awardwinning and oscarnominated pans labyrinth and the hellboy film franchise.
Here is what he told cinema blend writer conner schwerdtfeger. A favorite of film buffs, del toro gained mainstream public attention as the conflicted but basically honest mexican policeman in steven soderberghs traffic 2000. Nov 23, 2015 benicio del toro almost changed his name for hollywood. Benicio del toro would like to see the collector and grandmaster team up within the marvel cinematic universe. Benicio del toro biography childhood, life achievements. Benicio del toro tells simon hattenstone about his latest. Especially after seeing sicario i can totally see del toro playing a dangerous crime lord. Before then, his promising godmother advised him to study law.
Learn some more details about the collector infinity war. The surprising midcredits cameo explained guardians of the galaxy director, thor stars weigh in on benicio del toro s mysterious character. Oct 04, 2015 guillermo del toros favourite books rachel weber oct 4, 2015 cult film director and horror expert guillermo del toro has only just joined twitter but hes already treating followers to a bunch of book recommendations. Zo speelt hij bijvoorbeeld een geestelijk zwaar gehandicapte in the pledge, een politieagent in traffic, een sarcastische. There are no particular virtues that can cause an imbalance in benicios personality and life, but he has to work hard and persistently to develop those special strengths that he desires to attain. Ephraim goodweather of the deaths of an entire plane on a jfk international runway. Warning flags should have popped up when only after a month of casual dating, kimberly stewart decides to keep benicio del toros baby that he accidentally implanted in her.
Benicio monserrate rafael del toro sanchez born february 19, 1967 is a puerto rican actor and producer of spanish descent. Guardians of the galaxy takes place in a very colorful universe and we mean that literally, as there are aliens representing every shade in the crayola box so to say that benicio del toro. Benicio del toro emerged in the mid1990s as one of the most watchable and charismatic character actors to come along in years. Benicio del toro as the collector marvels guardians of. He reads books, too, paper ones, an eclectic assortment of old books and older books.
Awarded with the prestigious academy award, golden globe award, bafta award, screen actors guild award, del toros career graph is starred with an extraordinary collection of successful films. The final book of guillermo del toros strain trilogy just hit shelves and hes. Guillermo del toro is a mexican director, producer, screenwriter, novelist and designer. His films draw heavily on sources as diverse as weird fiction, fantasy, horror, and war. A favorite of film buffs, del toro gained mainstream public attention as the conflicted but basically honest mexican policeman in steven soderbergh s traffic 2000. The actor played incoherent criminal fred fenster, a fanfavorite role that made benicio del toro a household name. Nov, 2014 join benicio del toro as he talks about the collector from marvel s guardians of the galaxy on digital 3d and hd digital november 18 and on 3d bluray, bluray, dvd and ondemand december 9. The underground of the city is like whats underground in people. When youre acting with benicio you feel like youre flying. Fact 2 benicio del toro is an avid art lover with a great respect for oil paintings.
Benicio del toros mystery character dj will play a slicer, according to a new report. Benicio del toro as the collector marvels guardians of the. When we last saw del toro s collector in infinity war, his fate was left unclear. Jun 19, 2018 benicio del toro thinks the collector is still out there somewhere, ready to help the avengers in the concluding part of the russo brothers story. Benicio del toro one of my favorite things about writing these in character posts is that i occasionally discover a new reason why i love an actor i already admired. I think del toro s character is going to be king prana. The last jedi finally brings a hacker into the star. Benicio del toro thinks the collector is still out there somewhere, ready to help the avengers in the concluding part of the russo brothers story. Benicio del toros sicario is set loose in mexico, robert pattinson rides off into the sunset and robert redford breaks out of alcatraz in a canoe published. The mysterious genius of benicio del toro the ringer. It seems benicio del toro wont return as the collector. He talks to simon hattenstone about cigars and socialism.