Javier Bardem

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

2.0913

Gender

Male

Birthday

01-Mar-1969

Age

(57 years old)

Place of Birth

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Also Known As
  • Javier Ángel Encinas Bardem

Javier Bardem

Biography

Javier Ángel Encinas Bardem (born 1 March 1969) is a Spanish actor. In a career that has lasted over thirty years, he has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, seven Goya Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award. A son of actress Pilar Bardem, he first became known for such Spanish films as Jamón jamón(1992), Boca a boca (1995), Carne trémula(1997), Los lunes al sol (2002), and Mar adentro (2004). He received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actor for playing Reinaldo Arenas in Before Night Falls (2000), a criminal with cancer in Biutiful (2010), and Desi Arnaz in Being the Ricardos (2021). His portrayal of assassin Anton Chigurh in the Coen brothers' western film No Country for Old Men (2007) won him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.  Bardem has also starred in auteur-driven films such as Woody Allen's romantic drama Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), Terrence Malick's drama To the Wonder (2013), Darren Aronofsky's horror film mother! (2017), and Asghar Farhadi's mystery drama Everybody Knows (2018). He also acted in blockbuster films such as the James Bond film Skyfall (2012), the swashbuckler film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales(2017), the science fiction epic films Dune (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024), and Disney's live-action remake The Little Mermaid (2023). On television, he portrayed José Menendez in the Netflix crime anthology series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024). Bardem married actress Penélope Cruz in 2010, and they have two children together. In January 2018, Bardem became Greenpeace's ambassador for Antarctica's protection. Description above from the Wikipedia article Javier Bardem, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

Thy Kingdom Come Thy Kingdom Come (2018) Character: Father Quintana
A priest struggling with his beliefs encounters and sympathetically listens to the stories of downtrodden locals.
La madre La madre (1995) Character: Hijo
Winner of a Goya Award for best shortfilm
Hijos de las nubes: la última colonia Hijos de las nubes: la última colonia (2012) Character: Self - Narrator
The political upheaval in North Africa is responsibility of the Western powers —especially of the United States and France— due to the exercise of a foreign policy based on practical and economic interests instead of ethical and theoretical principles, essential for their international politic strategies, which have generated a great instability that causes chaos and violence, as occurs in Western Sahara, the last African colony according to the UN, a region on the brink of war.
Hécuba: un sueño de pasión Hécuba: un sueño de pasión (2006) Character: Self
What we tend to identify with the acting profession has little to do with what is really this profession. Thirty-six Spanish actors reflect on their work and contrasted their experiences. As thread, the contrast between the voices of veterans and images of young theater students , for whom everything is still possible. Among the many actors are interviewed Javier Bardem, Antonio Banderas, Victoria Abril, Carmen Maura, Fernando Fernán Gómez, José Luis López Vázquez, José Coronado, Emma Suarez, Alberto San Juan, Ariadna Gil, Ana Belén, Pilar Lopez de Ayala and many other.
Miloš Forman: Co tě nezabije… Miloš Forman: Co tě nezabije… (2009) Character: Self
Why did Milos Forman have to make certain films the way he did? Where does his inner strength come from? What is the story of his life?
Truth of the Situation: Making 'The Counselor' Truth of the Situation: Making 'The Counselor' (2014) Character: Self
A 13-segment documentary examining production aspects of "The Counselor."
A Journey to Sundance A Journey to Sundance (2023) Character: Self
'A JOURNEY TO SUNDANCE' is about the spirit, dreams and struggles of independent filmmakers from all over the world, as well as my own struggles to finish this enormous undertaking.
The Making of 'No Country for Old Men' The Making of 'No Country for Old Men' (2008) Character: Self
A look behind the scenes of No Country for Old Men (2007), including interviews with cast and crew.
Los lobos de Washington Los lobos de Washington (1999) Character: Alberto
Alberto and Miguel have a bar, but things are not going very well. They need to get out of this black hole and they need money to do it. Alberto is divorced and alcoholic, Miguel has a big secret... Their old friend Claudio is very rich. Why not steal some of his money? Troubles grow when Claudio's wife is planning to steal this money too... The Washington wolfs, in a circus near all this, are the silent witnesses of all that happens that night.
El oficio de actor El oficio de actor (2005) Character: Self
Three of Spain's most renowned actors discuss the acting profession and share experiences and feelings from their different shootings. The ego, the characters, the fears, the preparation and the way each one approaches this profession.
F1 F1 (2025) Character: Ruben Cervantes
Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory.
The Gunman The Gunman (2015) Character: Felix Marti
Eight years after fleeing the Congo following his assassination of that country's minister of mining, former assassin Jim Terrier is back, suffering from PTSD and digging wells to atone for his violent past. After an attempt is made on his life, Terrier flies to London to find out who wants him dead -- and why. Terrier's search leads him to a reunion with Annie, a woman he once loved, who is now married to an oily businessman with dealings in Africa.
Entre las piernas Entre las piernas (1999) Character: Javier
A radio-show assistant meets a budding screenwriter during a group-therapy session for sex addicts.
mother! mother! (2017) Character: Him
A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.
The Roads Not Taken The Roads Not Taken (2020) Character: Leo
The film follows 24 hours in the life of father and daughter Leo and Molly, as they weave their way around New York City, until their ordinary but stressful day takes on a hallucinatory and epic quality.
Being the Ricardos Being the Ricardos (2021) Character: Desi Arnaz
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.
Torrente, el brazo tonto de la ley Torrente, el brazo tonto de la ley (1998) Character: Sultán
A former policeman enlists his nerdy friend to help bust drug traffickers moving heroin through a Chinese restaurant.
El detective y la muerte El detective y la muerte (1994) Character: Det. Cornelio
In a European city agitated by racial unrest, a powerful tycoon must face the only thing he cannot deceive or corrupt: death. Meanwhile, a detective tries to find the woman he loves, and, at the same time, an innocent young woman follows him with the crazy purpose of bringing her son, who has been killed in the crib by a gunman, back to life.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) Character: Armando Salazar
Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Capt. Jack Sparrow feels the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost sailors led by his old nemesis, the evil Capt. Salazar, escape from the Devil's Triangle. Jack's only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it, he must forge an uneasy alliance with a brilliant and beautiful astronomer and a headstrong young man in the British navy.
Mar adentro Mar adentro (2004) Character: Ramón Sampedro
Ramón Sampedro is a ship mechanic and part-time poet left a quadriplegic following a diving accident. Ramón fought for 30 years for the legal right to end his own life. He develops close relationships with his long-term lawyer Julia and his friend Rosa, who tries to convince him that his life is worth living. Despite his situation, Ramón manages to inspire those around him to live life to the fullest.
La teta y la luna La teta y la luna (1994) Character: Benito González
A child does not stand the idea of having a new brother and dreams about drinking milk from the breasts of his mother again. The child asks the moon to bring him a tit only for him.
mother! The Downward Spiral mother! The Downward Spiral (2017) Character: Self
A behind-the-scenes account that explores the film's production in detail, including intriguing footage from the lengthy rehearsal process. Appropriately enough, the documentary opens with Aronofsky and others explaining why the film can't be described.
Más que amor, frenesí Más que amor, frenesí (1996) Character: N/A
A group of enthusiastic teenagers embark on a journey to find love in Madrid's hottest discotheques but find themselves tangled in a web of sex, drugs and crime.
Tacones lejanos Tacones lejanos (1991) Character: Regidor T.V.
After being estranged for 15 years, flamboyant actress Becky del Paramo re-enters her daughter Rebeca's life when she comes to perform a concert. Rebeca, she finds, is now married to one of Becky's ex-lovers, Manuel. The mother and daughter begin making up for lost time, when suddenly, a murder occurs...
Eat Pray Love Eat Pray Love (2010) Character: Felipe
A married woman realizes how unhappy her marriage really is, and that her life needs to go in a different direction. After a painful divorce, she takes off on a round-the-world journey to "find herself".
Los lunes al sol Los lunes al sol (2002) Character: Santa
After the closure of their shipyard in Northern Spain, a few former workers: Santa, José, Lino, Amador, Sergei and Reina keep in touch. They meet mainly at a bar owned by their former colleague Rico. Santa is the most superficially confident and unofficial leader of the group. A court case hangs over him relating to a shipyard lamp he smashed during a protest against the closure. José is bitter that his wife, Ana, is employed when he is not.
Before Night Falls Before Night Falls (2000) Character: Reinaldo Arenas
Spanning several decades, this powerful biopic offers a glimpse into the life of famed Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas, an artist who was vilified for his homosexuality in Fidel Castro's Cuba.
Carne trémula Carne trémula (1997) Character: David de Paz
When Victor attempts to seduce Elena, all he gets for his trouble is a one-way, six-year ticket to prison, where he concentrates on strengthening his mind, his body... and his desire for vengeance on the man who put him there. After his release and still madly in love with her, Victor will stop at nothing to win her over even if means revenge, for Elena has married David, the cop who sent him to prison!
Todos lo saben Todos lo saben (2018) Character: Paco
Laura, a Spanish woman living in Buenos Aires, returns to her hometown outside Madrid with her Argentinian husband and children. However, the trip is upset by unexpected events that bring secrets into the open.
El amor perjudica seriamente la salud El amor perjudica seriamente la salud (1997) Character: Stretcher Bearer
Madrid, 1965. When The Beatles arrive in the city, Diana goes to great lengths to meet them.
No Country for Old Men: Josh Brolin's Unauthorized Behind the Scenes No Country for Old Men: Josh Brolin's Unauthorized Behind the Scenes (2008) Character: Self
A piece featuring additional cast and crew interview snippets and behind-the-scenes footage. We find comments from Joel and Ethan Coen, Jones, Bardem, Graf, Brolin, Macdonald, production supervisor Karen Getchell, associate producer Dave Diliberto and actor Woody Harrelson.
Spellbound Spellbound (2024) Character: King Solon (voice)
When a powerful spell turns her parents into giant monsters, a teenage princess must journey into the wild to reverse the curse before it's too late.
Cruce de caminos Cruce de caminos (2022) Character: Self
An account of the life and work of the singer and songwriter Miguel Ríos, pioneer and true icon of Spanish rock music.
Sin noticias de Dios Sin noticias de Dios (2001) Character: Tony Graco
Two angels, one from the heaven and one from the hell, come to earth to save the soul of a boxer.
Las edades de Lulú Las edades de Lulú (1990) Character: Jimmy
Fifteen-year-old Lulu has never known any affection from her family. But when she goes to a rock concert with Pablo, a friend of the family, he introduces Lulu to her first sexual experience. Years later, Pablo and Lulu have married; Pablo has created a sheltered, private world for Lulu, into which nothing intrudes. However, Lulu tires of her cloistered existence, and begins hanging out in shady bars, looking for vicarious thrills and danger.
Autómata Autómata (2014) Character: Blue Robot (voice)
Jacq Vaucan, an insurance agent of ROC robotics corporation, routinely investigates the case of manipulating a robot. What he discovers will have profound consequences for the future of humanity.
Look at Me Look at Me (2022) Character: Leo
Rehearsals for a fundraising gala become the arena for a struggle between two men; one, the gala director and the other, a richly talented but unstable rock drummer. As their battle for expression and control escalates against a relentless rhythmic backdrop, their public and private selves explosively collide.
Huevos de oro Huevos de oro (1993) Character: Benito González
A libidinous construction worker uses his charm and bravado in an attempt to attain enough finances to build his dream project.
Perdita Durango Perdita Durango (1997) Character: Romeo
She's sexy, shameless and loves taking people to their limit. She's a dangerous young woman who dreams about a jaguar that licks her naked body and sleeps by her side. Her past is bathed in blood and weird passions. Now she's met the man of her wildest dreams. He's dark, tough and mysterious. He likes robbing banks, trafficking in corpses and spicing it all with voodoo rituals. Together, the duo sets off toward Mexico destined to become the most feared outlaws in the continent.
The Little Mermaid The Little Mermaid (2023) Character: King Triton
The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
Collateral Collateral (2004) Character: Felix Reyes-Torrena
Cab driver Max picks up a man who offers him $600 to drive him around. But the promise of easy money sours when Max realizes his fare is an assassin.
Walking Fernando Walking Fernando (2024) Character: Fernando
A deadbeat travel agent is convinced by a goldfish to break him out of the office he's been stuck in for years.
The Counselor The Counselor (2013) Character: Reiner
A lawyer finds himself in far over his head when he attempts to get involved in drug trafficking.
Sanctuary Sanctuary (2019) Character: Javier Bardem
Sanctuary tells the story of a campaign by Greenpeace, for whom the Bardems currently act as Antarctic ambassadors, to preserve the Southern Ocean. Knowing that there's no replacement for first-hand experience, Javier and Carlos travel to the continent with a team of scientists to learn about its astonishing diversity of ecosystems, and the role of oceans in reducing carbon dioxide.
No Country for Old Men No Country for Old Men (2007) Character: Anton Chigurh
Llewelyn Moss stumbles upon dead bodies, $2 million and a hoard of heroin in a Texas desert, but methodical killer Anton Chigurh comes looking for it, with local sheriff Ed Tom Bell hot on his trail. The roles of prey and predator blur as the violent pursuit of money and justice collide.
Éxtasis Éxtasis (1996) Character: Rober
Rober, Max and Ona, three young people living on the fringes of society, decide to commit a risky robbery.
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022) Character: Hector P. Valenti
When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle — a singing crocodile who loves baths, caviar and great music — living in the attic of his new home. But when Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps, the Primms must band together to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places.
Amo tu cama rica Amo tu cama rica (1992) Character: Antonio
Pedro goes out searching for a girl, but the night doesn't seem to be good. While he is talking with a friend, he sees Sara breaking up with a boy. He goes after her, and they end up sleeping in his house. Time goes by and they continue together. But Sara has too many men around and Pablo can't stand that. Their relation is difficult, they love each other but, at the same time, they can not be together.
Loving Pablo Loving Pablo (2017) Character: Pablo Escobar
The film chronicles the rise and fall of the world's most feared drug lord Pablo Escobar and his volatile love affair with Colombia's most famous journalist Virginia Vallejo throughout a reign of terror that tore a country apart.
Skyfall Skyfall (2012) Character: Silva
When Bond's latest assignment goes gravely wrong, agents around the world are exposed and MI6 headquarters is attacked. While M faces challenges to her authority and position from Gareth Mallory, the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, it's up to Bond, aided only by field agent Eve, to locate the mastermind behind the attack.
Love in the Time of Cholera Love in the Time of Cholera (2007) Character: Florentino Ariza
In Colombia just after the Great War, an old man falls from a ladder; dying, he professes great love for his wife. After the funeral, a man calls on the widow - she dismisses him angrily. Flash back more than 50 years to the day Florentino Ariza, a telegraph boy, falls in love with Fermina Daza, the daughter of a mule trader.
Goya's Ghosts Goya's Ghosts (2006) Character: Lorenzo Casamares
Painter Francisco Goya becomes involved with the Spanish Inquisition after his muse, Inés, is arrested by the church for heresy. Her family turns to him, hoping that his connection with fanatical Inquisitor Lorenzo, whom he is painting, can secure her release.
The Dancer Upstairs The Dancer Upstairs (2002) Character: Agustín Rejas
A police detective in a South American country is dedicated to hunting down a revolutionary guerilla leader.
Segunda piel Segunda piel (1999) Character: Diego
When Elena finds a hotel bill in her husband’s pocket, she begins to suspect that he’s having an affair — but not that it’s with a man.
Boca a Boca Boca a Boca (1995) Character: Víctor Ventura
For financial reasons, an aspiring actor begins working for a phone-sex enterprise. Through his new line of work, he develops relationships with two regular clients: Bill, an elderly homosexual, and Amanda, a mysterious femme fatale.
El amante bilingüe El amante bilingüe (1993) Character: Limpiabotas
Joan Mares obsession for the lovely and luscious Norma Valenti takes epic proportions because he cannot let go of her. After he is injured by some skin heads, he uses his scars to pursue his life as a street musician. He devices a plan to get to Norma and she never catches on to his deceit, except she realizes that as Juan Faneca his performance in bed is exactly what she had experienced with Joan Mares because she concludes they were taught sex by the same prostitute.
Final Cut: Hölgyeim és uraim Final Cut: Hölgyeim és uraim (2012) Character: (archive footage)
A film where anything can happen - the hero and the heroine changes their faces, age, look, names, and so on. The only same thing: The love between man and woman... in an archetypical love story cut from 500 classics from all around the world.
Biutiful Biutiful (2010) Character: Uxbal
This is a story of a man in free fall. On the road to redemption, darkness lights his way. Connected with the afterlife, Uxbal is a tragic hero and father of two who's sensing the danger of death. He struggles with a tainted reality and a fate that works against him in order to forgive, for love, and forever.
Alacrán enamorado Alacrán enamorado (2013) Character: Solis
Julian (Álex González) and his friend Luis (Miguel Angel Silvestre) are two neighborhood boys who are part of a gang of violent neo-Nazis, led by Solis (Javier Bardem). After start training in a gym, Julian is transformed gradually thanks to the discipline of boxing, the nobility of his coach (Carlos Bardem) and the love of a young latin girl (Judith Diakhate). All of this takes away from the group, but Luis is not ready to accept that leave the "herd".
Airbag Airbag (1997) Character: José Alberto 'Amor Obsoleto'
Mommy's boy Juantxo is engaged. Dragged to the party by his friends Konradin and Paco, he loses his expensive wedding ring inside the body of a prostitute. Mafioso whorehouse owner Villambrosa finds the ring. Meanwhile Villambrosa's rival gangster Souza sends femme fatale Fatima to check things out. Juantxo and his friends are trying to get the ring back and in the process get involved in the war between gangs.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) Character: Juan Antonio Gonzalo
Two girlfriends on a summer holiday in Spain become enamored with the same painter, unaware that his ex-wife, with whom he has a tempestuous relationship, is about to re-enter the picture.
The Last Face The Last Face (2017) Character: Dr. Miguel Leon
Miguel, a heroic Spanish doctor, puts himself in harm's way to deliver medical treatment to the victims of military uprisings in Africa.
El ser querido El ser querido (2026) Character: N/A
After years of estrangement, an acclaimed director and his daughter, a struggling actress, make a movie together and are forced to confront a troubled past neither of them has wanted to face.
Jamón, jamón Jamón, jamón (1992) Character: el chorizo
José Luis has a cushy corporate job at the lingerie factory his mom owns. After he falls in love and proposes to Silvia, a beautiful laborer on the underwear assembly line, his mom enlists Raul, a potential underwear model and would-be bullfighter, to seduce Silvia.
El poderoso influjo de la luna El poderoso influjo de la luna (1981) Character: Niño entre gente curiosa (uncredited)
The film is an image of the Spanish society in form of various anecdotes which happen to the inhabitants and their neighbours of a finca in Madrid.
Dune Dune (2021) Character: Stilgar
Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive.
To the Wonder To the Wonder (2013) Character: Father Quintana
After falling in love in Paris, Marina and Neil come to Oklahoma, where problems arise. Their church's Spanish-born pastor struggles with his faith, while Neil encounters a woman from his childhood.
Dune: Part Two Dune: Part Two (2024) Character: Stilgar
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
Querido Fotogramas Querido Fotogramas (2018) Character: Self
The 70th anniversary of the “Fotogramas” magazine comes in the shape of a sentimental voyage through the history of Spanish cinema thanks to a mosaic of voices represented by people who make films, those who write them and those who consume them. The documentary pays tribute to the readers of “Fotogramas” helped by the leading figures of Spanish cinema, who will read to the camera the most representative letters received at its offices in the history of the magazine.
Días contados Días contados (1994) Character: Lisardo
Days before committing an attack, Antonio, a gunman of the terrorist gang ETA who has dedicated his life to a cause he no longer believes in, meets Charo, a young drug addict who, despite the sordid environment in which she lives, still retains her innocence.
El buen patrón El buen patrón (2021) Character: Julio Blanco
Julio Blanco is the proprietor of Básculas Blanco, a Spanish company producing industrial scales in a provincial Spanish town, which awaits the imminent visit from a committee that will decide if they merit a local Business Excellence award: everything has to be perfect when the time comes. Working against the clock, Blanco pulls out all the stops to address and resolve issues with his employees, crossing every imaginable line in the process.



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