Ricardo Darín

Argentinian actor and director

Ricardo Darín - Argentinian actor and director
Born

January 16th, 1957
68 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Argentina

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Born in Buenos Aires, a significant figure in Argentine cinema has performed in numerous films and television series. Gained prominence in the film 'El Hijo de la Novia' and further established a reputation with 'Nueve Reinas' and 'El Secreto de Sus Ojos', the latter winning the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The career highlights include directing and producing, contributing to Argentine film's global recognition. Continues to be influential in both acting and filmmaking within the industry.

El Secreto de Sus Ojos Academy Award winner

El Hijo de la Novia

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