Age: 57
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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.
Javier Bardem
Mario Rossi
for Mario Rossi in Shadows Beneath The Shore
Suggested by victoracosta
In "Shadows Beneath the Shore," author Victor Acosta weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of mystery, heritage, and resilience that spans generations. The story begins with Tony Costa, a high school senior whose life takes an unexpected turn upon the sudden death of his father, Mario. Little does Tony know; this tragic event unravels a web of family secrets that lead him on a quest for truth. Set against the vibrant streets of the Bronx, the narrative delves into the past, introducing Antonio Rossi, a young Italian soldier who defected to pursue a new life in the Caribbean. Together with his brother Mario, a geologist with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, they explore an abandoned mine that holds the key to transforming their destinies. As Tony uncovers the layers of his family's history through his grandfather's journals, he discovers not only the complexities of their mining operation but also the shadows that conceal long-buried secrets. From the bustling cities of Italy to the untamed landscapes of the Caribbean, the story unfolds, revealing the interplay between heritage, ambition, and the pursuit of truth. "Shadows Beneath the Shore" is not merely a captivating tale but a heartfelt exploration of family dynamics, identity, and the profound impact of the past on the present.
