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Benicio Del Toro: Biography

Benicio Del Toro
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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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