What is Pedro Almodovar's Net Worth?
Pedro Almodovar is a renowned Spanish film director, producer, screenwriter, and former actor, boasting a net worth of $20 million. Born as Pedro Almodovar Caballero in Calzada de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Spain, in September 1949, he has cemented his legacy in the film industry through his numerous contributions.
Pedro, alongside his younger brother, founded El Deseo, a Spanish film production company that has produced most of his iconic films. In 2001, he was honored as a Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and received an honorary doctoral degree from Harvard University in 2009. Openly gay, Pedro was recognized for his substantial contributions to world cinema at the European Film Awards in 2013.
Notable Films by Pedro Almodovar
Throughout his illustrious career, Pedro has directed many acclaimed films, including:
- Pepi, Luci, Bom
- Labyrinth of Passion
- Dark Habits
- What Have I Done to Deserve This?
- Matador
- Law of Desire
- Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
- Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!
- High Heels
- Kika
- The Flower of My Secret
- Live Flesh
- All About My Mother
- Talk to Her
- Bad Education
- Volver
- Broken Embraces
- The Skin I Live In
- I'm So Excited
His remarkable body of work has earned him numerous accolades, including an Academy Award in 2003 for Best Writing, Original Screenplay. The film 'Volver' featured Penelope Cruz, who received an Oscar nomination for her performance. Additionally, Pedro once turned down an offer to direct the film 'Sister Act'.
