List of famous film actors and actresses from Spain, listed by their popularity with photos when available. Spain has given birth to some great movie actors and actresses over the years, many of who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. These are some of the best Spanish screen actors in the history of the world, so if you're a native of Spain and an aspiring actor/actress then these are people you should look up to.
This list features film actors like Enrique Ávila and Ane Gabarain.
This list answers the questions, "Who are the best Spanish actors?" and "Which movies stars are from Spain?"
You can click on the names of these legendary movie stars of Spain in order to get more information about each one. If you're a film buff use this list of talented Spanish film actors to find some new movies you haven't already seen.1
Penélope Cruz
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Vanilla SkyBirthplace: Alcobendas, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Penélope Cruz Sánchez (; Spanish: [peˈnelope kɾuθ ˈsantʃeθ]; born 28 April 1974) is a Spanish... more on Wikipedia2
Antonio Banderas
Shrek 2, Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire ChroniclesBirthplace: Spain, Málaga
Nationality: Spain
José Antonio Domínguez Bandera (born 10 August 1960), known professionally as Antonio... more on Wikipedia3
Benicio del Toro
The Usual Suspects, Sin CityBirthplace: San Germán, United States, with Territories
Nationality: Puerto Rico, Spain
Benicio Monserrate Rafael del Toro Sánchez (born February 19, 1967) is a Puerto Rican actor.... more on Wikipedia4
Mario Casas
Summer Rain, Unit 7Birthplace: A Coruña, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Mario Casas Sierra is a Spanish actor. He is probably best known for his performances in... more on Wikipedia5
Martin Garralaga
Casablanca, Lonely Are the BraveBirthplace: Spain, Barcelona
Nationality: Spain
Martín Garralaga (November 10, 1894, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain – June 12, 1981 Woodland... more on Wikipedia6
Paz Vega
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, SpanglishBirthplace: Seville, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Paz Vega ([paθˈβeɣa]; born 2 January 1976) is a Spanish actress. Her film credits include Sex... more on Wikipedia7
Fernando Rey
The French Connection, The Discreet Charm of the BourgeoisieBirthplace: A Coruña, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Fernando Casado Arambillet (20 September 1917 – 9 March 1994), best known as Fernando Rey, was... more on Wikipedia8
Carmen G. Cervera
Missile X: The Neutron Bomb IncidentBirthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Carmen G. Cervera is an actress.9
Javier Bardem
No Country for Old Men, SkyfallBirthplace: Las Palmas, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Javier Ángel Encinas Bardem (born 1 March 1969) is a Spanish actor and environmental activist.... more on Wikipedia10
Ramon Fernandez
The Visitor, No ReservationsBirthplace: Madrid, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Ramon Fernandez is an actor.11
Vincent Pérez
Cyrano de Bergerac, La Reine MargotBirthplace: Lausanne District, Switzerland, European Free Trade Association, Lausanne, Canton of Vaud
Nationality: Switzerland, Spain
Vincent Perez (born 10 June 1964) is a Swiss actor, director and photographer. He is best... more on Wikipedia12
Lolita Flores
Rancour, El libro de las aguasBirthplace: Madrid, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Lolita Flores is a Spanish actress and singer. She is the daughter of Lola Flores and Antonio... more on Wikipedia13
Nacho Pérez de la Paz
Bad Education, My Life in RuinsBirthplace: Madrid, Spain
Nacho Pérez de la Paz is a film director, screenwriter and actor.14
Antón Reixa
Once Upon Another TimeBirthplace: Vigo, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Antón Reixa is a film producer and an actor.15
Jordi Mollà
Blow, Bad Boys IIBirthplace: Europe, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia, Province of Barcelona, Southern Europe
Nationality: Spain
Jordi Mollà y Perales (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈʒɔɾði muˈʎa]; known professionally as Jordi... more on Wikipedia16
Daniel Brühl
Inglourious Basterds, The Bourne UltimatumBirthplace: Spain, Barcelona
Nationality: Spain, Germany
Daniel César Martín Brühl González (German pronunciation: [ˈbʁyːl ɡonthæləth-]; born 16 June... more on Wikipedia17
Antonio Ferrandis
Begin the Beguine, Miracle of MarcelinoBirthplace: Spain, Paterna
Nationality: Spain
Antonio Ferrandis Monrabal was a Spanish actor, remembered especially for his character... more on Wikipedia18
Louis de Funès
Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!, Queen MargotBirthplace: France, Courbevoie
Nationality: France
Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza (French pronunciation: [lwi də fy.nɛs]; 31 July 1914... more on Wikipedia19
Lola Flores
Morena Clara, SevillanasBirthplace: Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
Nationality: Spain
María Dolores "Lola" Flores Ruiz was a Spanish singer, dancer, and actress.20
Reine Louis Laforgue
The Lovers of TeruelBirthplace: Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Reine Louis Laforgue is a music composer21
Jesús Franco
Venus in Furs, Bloody MoonBirthplace: Madrid, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Jesús Franco (born Jesús Franco Manera; 12 May 1930 – 2 April 2013) was a Spanish filmmaker,... more on Wikipedia22
Pilar Velázquez
The Forgotten Pistolero, Churchill's LeopardsBirthplace: Madrid, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Pilar Velázquez is an actress.23
Ramon Novarro
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Ben-HurBirthplace: Durango Municipality, Durango, Mexico
Nationality: United States of America, Spain, Mexico
Jose Ramón Gil Samaniego (February 6, 1899 – October 30, 1968), known professionally as Ramón... more on Wikipedia24
George Martin
License to Kill, A Pistol for RingoBirthplace: Spain, Barcelona
Nationality: Spain
George Martin (born Francisco Martínez Celeiro; 1937 in Barcelona, Catalonia) is a Spanish... more on Wikipedia25
Carmen Maura
Volver, TetroBirthplace: Madrid, Spain
Nationality: Spain
María del Carmen García Maura OAXS (born 15 September 1945) is a Spanish actress. In a career... more on Wikipedia