Ricardo Darín

Ricardo Darín

68 · Born: Jan 16, 1957

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJan 16, 1957 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Parents
  • Reneé Roxana Darín
Relatives
  • Alejandra Darín (Sibling)
  • Antonia Bengoechea (Niece or Nephew)
  • Fausto Bengoechea (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Ricardo Darín, a renowned Argentine actor, was born on January 16, 1957, in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires. From a young age, he was immersed in the world of entertainment, working alongside his parents, actor Ricardo Darín Sr. and actress Renée Roxana, in a play at the tender age of 10.

As he grew older, Darín continued to hone his craft, appearing in various television series, including Alta Comedia and Estación Retiro, where he gained popularity as a young leading actor in multiple soap operas, particularly in the productions of Alberto Migre. His breakthrough role came in the 1990s with the TV comedy "Mi Cuñado" (1993),co-starring with Luis Brandoni.

Throughout his career, Darín has remained committed to his craft, consistently acting in plays such as "Sugar", "Extraña Pareja", "Taxi", "Algo en Común", and "Art". He has also ventured into directing, helming projects like "He nacido en la ribera", "La Rabona", and "Los Exitos del Amor". Critics took notice of his exceptional performance in the film "Perdido por Perdido" (1993),marking a significant milestone in his career.

Darín's impressive repertoire includes roles in "El Faro" (1998),"El Mismo Amor La Misma Lluvia" (1999),and "Nueve Reinas" (2000),showcasing his versatility as an actor. He collaborated with director Eduardo Mignona on "La Fuga" (2001),playing the role of Domingo Santaló, and later starred as Rafael Belvedere in "El Hijo de la Novia" (2001),earning a nomination for the foreign language category at the 2002 Oscars.

Currently, Darín is touring the world with the play "Art", solidifying his status as a leading figure in Argentine cinema. In his personal life, he is married to Florencia Bas and has two children, Ricardo Jr. and Clara.

Career

2022
Argentina, 1985
Argentina, 1985 as Julio Strassera
2019
Heroic Losers
Heroic Losers as Fermín Perlassi
2018
Everybody Knows
Everybody Knows as Alejandro
2017
Black Snow
Black Snow as Salvador
The Summit
The Summit as Hernán Blanco
2016
Kóblic
Kóblic as Tomás Kóblic
2015
Truman
Truman as Julián
2014
Wild Tales
Wild Tales as Simón Fisher (segment "Bombita")
2013
The 7th Floor
The 7th Floor as Sebastián
Thesis on a Homicide
Thesis on a Homicide as Roberto Bermúdez
2012
En fuera de juego
En fuera de juego as Coco (uncredited)
2011
2010
Carancho
Carancho as Sosa
2009
The Secret in Their Eyes
The Secret in Their Eyes as Benjamín Espósito
The Dancer and the Thief
The Dancer and the Thief as Nicolás Vergara Grey
2007
XXY
XXY as Kraken
La señal
La señal as Corvalán
2005
The Aura
The Aura as Esteban Espinosa
2002
2001
La fuga
La fuga as Domingo Santaló, 'El Pibe'
2000
Nine Queens
Nine Queens as Marcos
1987
The Stranger
The Stranger as Clark Whistler
2007
La señal
La señal as Director