The 12 best and most successful Spanish actors

Spain is a country with a long cinematographic tradition. Spanish cinema has given rise to great works of the seventh art, starring actors and actresses with a high level of interpretation.

Today we want to look at them. We are going to review who the best Spanish actors are, who are deeply admired in Spain, but also outside its borders.

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The best film actors that Spain has given

There are Spanish actors with great fame thanks to their great professional work. This recognition is extended in some cases internationally, reaching fame thanks to its participation in productions of other European, American or Latin Americans.

In some cases the best Spanish actors are not well known outside of Spain, while others have caused a real furor in Hollywood itself. We see who these men are.

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1. Javier Bardem

Javier Bardem's career is impressive, as he began with minor roles in television series until appearing in motion pictures. Starting in the 90s, he was gaining popularity at the national level until Spain was too small for him. He then continued his career in Hollywood, going so far as to win an Oscar for "No es country para viejo" (No place for the weak 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 great Hollywood films such as "El Zorro" or "Chacal".

3. Eduard Fernandez

Eduard Fernández has combined theater and film in equal parts, his ability to play different roles is amazing. 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 leading actor) and "En la ciudad" (best supporting actor).

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4. Sergi lopez

The one from Vilanova y la Geltrú is a fantastic actor. In order for them to realize his great value in Spain, he had to be recognized first in Europe. France is the country in which Sergi López has worked the most, he being a well-known actor in the French country. He has participated in such renowned Spanish films as Pan's Labyrinth (2006).

5. Lluís Homar

This Barcelona actor has a long career. His career never strayed from the theater, although as early as 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 in "EVA" for best supporting actor.

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 Cell 211 (as the lead) and “Te give my eyes” and “Los Mondays al Sol” (as a supporting actor).

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7. Jordi Mollà

After many years doing theater, he made his film debut with Pedro Almodóvar in the movie “Jamón, jamón” in 1992. Since then his career has been full of successes, getting to interpret films in Catalan, Spanish, English, French and Italian. He has been a Hollywood actor in different films alongside great actors such as 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 to this day continues to appear on the big screen after a long and successful career.

9. Jose Coronado

José Coronado is a very experienced Spanish actor who has won the Goya thanks to “There will be no peace for the wicked”. He is a professional capable of embodying both very dark characters and true gallants. Undoubtedly one of those that has made Spanish cinema great for years.

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10. Santiago Segura

The director and actor Santiago Segura is a very famous character in Spain. His greatest cinematographic 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 antipode of delicacy and sophistication.

11. Eduardo Noriega

Eduardo Noriega became a phenomenon of the Spanish cinema of the XXI century. 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 produced films, acting alongside actors such as Arnold Schwarzenegger.

12. Javier Chamber

Javier Cámara also started out in the 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 Recent appearances he has gone on to develop complex roles like the ones he does in the series "Narcos" and "The New Pope".

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