Benicio del Toro
Awards & Honours
66
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Benicio del Toro stands as a titan of contemporary cinema, distinguished by a rare achievement: winning the top acting prize at both the Cannes and Berlin Film Festivals for the same role in Che. He is one of the few actors to secure the "Triple Crown" of acting awards, Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA, alongside major international festival honors. His 2001 Oscar win for Traffic remains a defining moment, validating his ability to portray complex, tortured souls on a global stage. In 2026, he was named to the TIME 100 List of the 100 Most Influential People, a recognition of his enduring impact on cinema and culture. His status as a "triple crown" winner places him in a unique tier of critical acclaim, celebrated for his chameleon-like transformations and selective artistry.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
TIME 100 Most Influential People
Named to the list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Inducted with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Honorary Degree
Received an honorary degree for contributions to the arts.
Key to the City
Awarded the key to the city of his birthplace.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Latino Actors of All Time
Top 100 Actors of the 21st Century
Magazine Covers
TIME
March 2026
100 Most Influential People
Vanity Fair
October 2021
The French Dispatch Feature
Rolling Stone
June 2008
Che Guevara Portrayal
Records & Feats
First Actor to Win Best Actor at Both Cannes and Berlin for Same Role
Won Best Actor at both the Cannes and Berlin Film Festivals for his portrayal of Che Guevara in Che.
Youngest Actor to Win Best Supporting Actor for a Political Drama
Won the Oscar for Traffic at age 33, setting a record for political drama leads.