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Javier Bardem
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March 1, 1969 in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain
Biography:Possessing a chameleon-like ability to disappear into his characters, which frequently renders him unrecognizable save for his piercing eyes, it's no wonder that Javier Bardem chose to pursue a career as an actor given his family's long history in show business. Always hesitant to play the same type of character twice, the very foundation of Bardem's career is his remarkable ability to so immerse himself in character that audiences never even see the actor. Each role is a transformation that occurs both mentally and physically, and Bardem's hesitance to embrace celebrity culture and make a conscious effort to break into the American market has only served to make him more alluring to stateside filmmakers. Born the youngest member of a family of actors in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain, in 1969, Bardem's first role came at the age of six with the film El Picaro (aka The Scoundrel).... Full Biography
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From left, Tess Harper, Garret Dillahunt, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson, and Javier...
From left: Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones and Javier Bardem promote "No Country for Old Men" in New...
Javier Bardem as Florentino in "Love in the Time of Cholera" (New Line Cinema)
Javier Bardem as Florentino in "Love in the Time of Cholera" (New Line Cinema)
Javier Bardem as Florentino in "Love in the Time of Cholera" (New Line Cinema)
Javier Bardem, center, as Florentino in "Love in the Time of Cholera" (New Line Cinema)
Javier Bardem in "Love in the Time of Cholera" (New Line Cinema)
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