Javier Bardem is a Spanish actor born on March 1, 1969, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. He comes from a family of actors, and his talent and dedication have made him one of the most acclaimed and versatile actors in the film industry.
Bardem gained international recognition for his role as Reinaldo Arenas in the film "Before Night Falls" (2000), which earned him critical praise and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.