Formed his own touring theater group in Spain where he met director Pedro Almodavar.

Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world [1996]

Siblings: One younger brother, Francisco

Was nominated for Broadway's 2003 Tony Award for Best Actor (Musical) for a revival of "Nine The Musical."

Listed his favorite 2 movies as Orson Welles' "Magnificent Ambersons" and "Touch of Evil.".

Listed his favorite 2 movies as Orson Welles` The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) and Touch of Evil (1958).

Received an honorary doctorate on May 2000 from Dickinson College, Pennsylvania.

Despite being raised Catholic, Banderas described himself as an agnostic in a People magazine interview but added that whatever spiritual beliefs his kids may or may not have is fine with him.

Ex-son-in-law of Concha Leza.

He had to learn English phonetically and completely from scratch when he arrived in the US to try his luck in Hollywood.

Formed his own touring theater group in Spain where he met director Pedro Almodóvar.

Has his own perfume/cologne brand for men.

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame [18th October 2005].

Support Real Madrid soccer team.

Shares a birthday with Rosanna Arquette and Nicoletta Braschi.

Spanish citizen.

In Spanish, his surname means "flags".

Son-in-law of Tippi Hedren and Peter Griffith.

Married Ana Leza at the Church of San Nicolas in Madrid. Among those who attended were Carmen Maura and Pedro Almodóvar.

Father of Stella Banderas.

Siblings: One younger brother, Francisco.

Stepfather of Alexander Bauer and Dakota Johnson.

Education: School of Dramatic Art, Málaga, Spain

Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#24). [1995]