What is Javier Bardem's Net Worth?
Javier Bardem is a Spanish actor with a net worth of $30 million. He is renowned for his roles in films such as "Before Night Falls," "Biutiful," "The Sea Inside," "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," "Skyfall," and "No Country for Old Men," for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Other notable works include "To the Wonder," "mother!," "Everybody Knows," and "Dune."
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Born on March 1, 1969, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, Javier Bardem comes from a notable family of actors and filmmakers. Raised by his actress mother Pilar after his parents divorced, he grew up with a strong connection to the film industry. As a child, he appeared on screen at the age of six in "El Picaro." Despite his initial interest in painting—studying art for four years—he eventually pursued acting.
Film Career in the 90s
Bardem made his film debut in 1990 with a supporting role in "The Ages of Lulu," directed by Bigas Luna. He later starred in "Jamón Jamón," his first leading role, and continued to collaborate with Luna in "Golden Balls." Other notable Spanish films from this period include "High Heels," "Live Flesh," and "Perdita Durango," where he played a bank-robbing drug dealer opposite Rosie Perez.
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Film Career in the 00s and Beyond
Javier Bardem achieved international recognition in 2000 for his role in "Before Night Falls," earning an Academy Award nomination. He further cemented his fame with the Best Actor award at the Venice Film Festival for his role as Ramón Sampedro in "The Sea Inside." His portrayal of Anton Chigurh in "No Country for Old Men" won him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2007.
Throughout the 2000s and beyond, Bardem continued to take on diverse roles in films like "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," "Skyfall," "Biutiful," and "Eat Pray Love." His recent credits include "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales," "mother!," "Dune," and "Being the Ricardos," where he played Desi Arnaz.
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Personal Life and Advocacy
Javier Bardem married his "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" co-star Penélope Cruz in 2010. The couple has two children, Leo and Luna. Despite his Catholic upbringing, Bardem identifies as agnostic and is known for his love of heavy metal music. He also refrains from driving.
Bardem is actively involved in advocacy. In 2011, he worked with John Prendergast of the Enough Project to raise awareness about conflict minerals in the Congo. He also narrated the documentary "Sons of the Clouds: The Last Colony," highlighting the plight of refugees in the Western Sahara, and criticized the UN for inaction regarding the crisis.
