Common questions about Benicio del Toro

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Benicio del Toro born?

Benicio del Toro was born on the 19th of February 1967 in the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

What role made Benicio del Toro famous in 1995?

Benicio del Toro gained stardom for his performance as Fred Fenster in the 1995 film The Usual Suspects.

Which award did Benicio del Toro win for his role in Traffic?

Benicio del Toro won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Javier Rodriguez in the 2000 film Traffic.

What role did Benicio del Toro play in the 2008 film Che?

Benicio del Toro portrayed Che Guevara in the 2008 biographical films The Argentine and Guerrilla.

What television role earned Benicio del Toro an Emmy nomination in 2018?

Benicio del Toro received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his portrayal of Richard Matt in the 2018 miniseries Escape at Dannemora.