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Birth Name:
Benicio Monserrate Rafael Del Toro Sanchez
Birth Place:
San German, Puerto Rico
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
02/19/1967, Aquarius
Profession:
Actor
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Benicio Del Toro Fast Facts:
Both of his parents were lawyers and had initially hoped he would become one, too.
Was a star basketball player at prep school.
Dropped out of college to study acting and won a scholarship to the Stella Adler Conservatory.
Gained 40 pounds to play the role of Dr. Gonzo in 1998's
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
.
Was the fourth actor to win an Oscar for a performance conducted in a foreign language (Sophia Loren in 1960's
Two Women
, Robert De Niro in
1974's
The Godfather II
and Roberto Benigni in 1997's
Life is Beautiful
were the first three).
Benicio Del Toro Relationships:
Fausta Sanchez Del Toro - Mother
Gustavo Del Toro - Father
Gustavo Del Toro Jr. - Brother
Benicio Del Toro Awards:
2000 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Winner
2003 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
2001 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Winner
College:
Attended University of California, San Diego, CA; Circle in the Square Theatre School, New York, NY
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