Javier Bardem
Awards & Honours
16
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Records
Javier Bardem holds the distinction of being the first Spanish actor to win an Academy Award, which he achieved for his iconic role as Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Men. He is also the first Spanish actor to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Actor, for Before Night Falls in 2000. With seven Goya Awards, he is one of the most decorated actors in Spanish cinema history. His Volpi Cup wins at Venice for both Before Night Falls and Mar adentro place him among the few actors to win the award twice. In 2026, he became the first member of the Bardem acting dynasty to leave his prints at the TCL Chinese Theatre, a tribute to his family's multi-generational legacy in the arts.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received a star at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard for his contributions to motion pictures.
TCL Chinese Theatre Handprint Ceremony
Left his hand, foot, and nose prints in the forecourt of the historic theatre, honoring his family's artistic legacy.
Greenpeace Ambassador for the Protection of Antarctica
Appointed as ambassador to advocate for the protection of Antarctica and its ecosystems.
Records & Feats
First Spanish actor to win an Academy Award
Bardem won Best Supporting Actor for No Country for Old Men (2007), becoming the first Spanish-born actor to win an Oscar.
First Spanish actor nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars
His nomination for Before Night Falls (2000) made him the first Spanish actor ever nominated in the Best Actor category.