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Javier Bardem

Javier Bardem's amassed a huge collection of awards and is one of Spain's most critically acclaimed actors. And while he's handsome and sexy in an offbeat way, two of his best English language performances have come while disguising his face (and hair) and playing villains.
  1. "Collateral"
  2. "Eat Pray Love"
  3. "Goya's Ghosts"
  4. "Love in Time of Cholera"
  5. "No Country for Old Men"
  6. "Skyfall"
  7. "The Dancer Upstairs"
  8. "The Sea Inside"
  9. "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"

Javier Bardem on "Biutiful"
Javier Bardem discusses "Biutiful," playing a conflicted character, working with writer/director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, the cast, and the film's dark themes.

Javier Bardem Plays It Sexy in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"
Last year Javier Bardem earned an Academy Award for his portrayal of a calculating killer with a weird haircut in "No Country for Old Men." Now he's back on the big screen with a starring role in much lighter fare – Woody Allen's "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."

Javier Bardem Talks About "No Country for Old Men"
Javier Bardem called working with the Coens on "No Country for Old Men" a dream come true. “The first moment I saw Blood Simple I was hit by it in a way I wasn’t hit by any other directors,” said Bardem who plays a killer with the peculiar habit of flipping a coin to decide on whether or not he lets potential victims live or die in the dramatic film based on the Cormac McCarthy novel.

Javier Bardem Discusses "The Sea Inside"
Javier Bardem talks about the movie "The Sea Inside," the make-up process, and working with director Alejandro Amenabar.

Exclusive Interview with Javier Bardem
Interview with the star of "The Dancer Upstairs," Javier Bardem. Bardem discusses working with John Malkovich, "The Dancer Upstairs," researching his role, and what attracts him to a project in the first place.

Javier Bardem Close to "Dark Towers" Starring Role
(Apr 2011) Oscar-winner Javier Bardem is closing in on a starring role in "The Dark Tower," with Deadline reporting he's almost a lock for the part of gunslinger Roland Deschain. Signing on to "The Dark Tower" would be a major commitment for the new dad who will have to, in addition to starring in at least one of the three movies in the works, take on the role in the first part of the TV series based on the Stephen King books.

Javier Bardem Biography
Javier Bardem biography with personal facts and movie credits.

2008 Academy Awards
"No Country for Old Men" earned 8 Oscar nominations including one for Javier Bardem as Best Supporting Actor.

2008 BAFTAs
Javier Bardem earned the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2008 British Academy Film Awards.

Screen Actors Guild Awards 2008
Javier Bardem picked up a SAG award for playing a ruthless killer in "No Country for Old Men."

2008 Golden Globes
Javier Bardem added to his growing collection with a Golden Globe win for "No Country for Old Men."

Top 5 Best Supporting Actors of 2007
My Best Actors list of 2007 was overflowing with names, however selecting actors for my list of Best Supporting Actors was a much easier task. The five actors listed here earned their spots in the Top 5 by delivering memorable performances while playing supporting parts. And in one case, the actor actually made a bad movie worth watching.

Best Actors of 2004
Javier Bardem made my list for his powerful performance in "The Sea Inside."

"The Dancer Upstairs" Photos
Gallery of photos from Fox Searchlight's "The Dancer Upstairs," featuring Javier Bardem and Laura Morante.

"Eat Pray Love" Photos
Gallery of photos from the dramatic movie "Eat Pray Love" starring Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, and James Franco.

"Goya's Ghosts" Photos
Gallery of photos from the movie "Goya's Ghosts" featuring photos of Javier Bardem, Natalie Portman and Stellan Skarsgard.

"Love in the Time of Cholera" Photos
Gallery of photos from the movie "Love in the Time of Cholera" starring Javier Bardem, Benjamin Bratt, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Liev Schreiber and Unax Ugalde.

"No Country for Old Men" Premiere Photos
Gallery of photos from the Hollywood Premiere of the Miramax Films movie "No Country for Old Men" featuring Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Kelly Macdonald, John Malkovich, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Casey Affleck, Gina Gershon, Jordan Ladd, Julie Delpy, Thandie Newton and Olivier Martinez.

"No Country for Old Men" Photos
Gallery of photos from the movie "No Country for Old Men" featuring photos of Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and Tommy Lee Jones.

"The Sea Inside" Photos
Gallery of photos from "The Sea Inside," featuring pics of Javier Bardem, Belen Rueda, and director Alejandro Amenabar.

"Vicky Cristina Barcelona" Premiere Photos
Gallery of photos from the premiere of the Weinstein Company movie "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" featuring Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson, Woody Allen, Rebecca Hall, Salma Hayek, Chris Messina, Harvey Weinstein, and Anthony Kiedis.

"Vicky Cristina Barcelona" Photos
Gallery of photos from the movie "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" starring Scarlett Johansson, Javier Bardem, Rebecca Hall, and Penelope Cruz.

"Tetro" Movie Moves Forward
(March 2008) Vincent Gallo will be joining Javier Bardem, Alden Ehrenreich, and Maribel Verdu in the movie "Tetro" directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

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