In Spain there are very good actors, but each of them have had to stand out for successful films or series that have raised them to fame. Let’s see the best Spanish actors and their outstanding works, with the corresponding links. You can also see the best Spanish actresses.
Ranking of the best Spanish actors
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10. Santiago Segura
He began his career as a hurricane, making masterpieces such as The Day of the Beast, Torrente, The Great Vazquez, Pacific Rim, Unresolved Sexual Tension, Asterix at the Olympic Games, Blade II…. But he slowly moved away from cinema to become a contestant in reality shows on Spanish television. Although he never completely abandoned his vocation. He has even gone a step further, becoming also director, in addition to the main actor, in comedies as funny as Father There is Only One.
9. Eduardo Noriega
Another actor who started his cinematographic career with a lot of strength. He appeared in Open Your Eyes, The Devil’s Backbone, Thesis, A Gun in Each Hand, Homicidios (series), Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer, For the Good of Others, Beauty and the Beast…. Lately we see him more in successful series such as Inés of My Soul or Hache.
8. Mario Casas
At first he became known in SMS, along with many actors of his generation. Although he was really discovered as Ulises in the series The Boat. Later we saw him in the series Paco’s Men. Critics praised him only as the handsome guy who shows his chest. However, his career has been full of successes. He has shown that he is not just a pretty face, as the box office loves him. We are talking about films of the quality of Three Steps Above Heaven, I Want You, Palm Trees in the Snow, Unit 7, Brain Drain, The Occupant…
7. Javier Gutiérrez
The “Chiquitín” of Los Serranos has grown, and not exactly in stature. He has become one of the best Spanish actors, who has gained fame thanks to great performances, in different roles and successful plays. We see him in Águila Roja, Estoy vivo, Masrhland, The Paramedic, The Motive, Below Zero…. Ah, he was going to be The Proffesor in Money Heist, but he turned down the role to do the movie Champions!
6. Miguel Ángel Silvestre
The Duke of Sin tetas no hay paraíso has excelled in Spanish films and series such as Velvet, The Pelayos, I’m So Excited!, Scorpion in Love, Verbo… until he made the leap to the United States as Sense8 or Narcos. Then he returned to Spain as a star. Proof of this were his performances in 30 Coins and in the last season of Money Heist, two of the best Spanish series in recent years.
5. Eduard Fernández
This actor from Barcelona, has worked in cinema and television and work, gaining cache in all three areas. Every time we see him act, we see the perfection of interpretation, and with very different roles. We highlight the films: Perfect Strangers, Smoke & Mirrors, Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer, While at War, and series like: The Zone, 30 Coins, and many others…
4. Javier Bardem
Without a doubt this actor is an acting beast. Not only has he eaten up the Spanish market, he has also worked in the United States, where he has raised his prestige. Films such as Skyfall, No Country for Old Men, The Sea Inside, Mondays in the Sun, Vicky Cristina Barcelona… endorse him.
3. José Coronado
We can say that in terms of acting quality, José Coronado is possibly one of the best Spanish actors, if not the best. We can see all his talent in the series El príncipe and in Unauthorized Living, where he acts in protagonist roles. We can also see him in Son of Cain, Wolf, No Rest for the Wicked, Hermanos de leche (Series), The Last Days…
2. Luis Tosar
This actor stars in the best Spanish film of all time, Cell 211. But his filmography is also exquisite, both in famous series –The Minions of Midas or Mira lo que has hecho- and in films -Adu, Eye for an Eye, Toro, Cien años de perdón-, a true artist.
1. Antonio Banderas
This is the Spanish actor with the greatest international recognition. He has made films that are considered living cinema history, such as Philadelphia, Interview with the Vampire, The Expendables 3, Tie me Up! Tie me Down!, Desperado, The Mask of Zorro, Original Sin, Pain and Glory…
Other of the best Spanish actors
Hugo Silva
An actor who became one of the best known faces in Spain when he starred in Paco’s Men. Later we saw him in excellent films such as The Body, To Hell with the Ugly, Shrew’s Nest…
Álex González
We met him in The Prince and since then he has not stopped playing characters of exceptional quality. Another example is Unauthorized Living. But there are many more examples of his work, such as in Land of Wolves or Toy Boy.
Jordi Mollà
Another of the names that are in all pools of the best Spanish actors. So much so that he has 5 Goya nominations, although the award still eludes him. Among his most outstanding works are Bad Boys II, Nobody Knows Anybody, Ibiza, The Consul of Sodom and La Celestina.
Yon González
Another great actor, who became known as the protagonist in The Boarding School. Then he consolidated his fame in Grand Hotel. Since then we see him very regularly in Spanish productions such as Gran Reserva, Torrente 4: Lethal crisis, Off Course…