From playing lethal thugs and hitmen to eccentric artists and space villains, Benicio del Toro is one of Hollywood's most versatile Latino actors. Swipe to discover his most iconic roles on the big screen.

Dario - License to Kill (1989)

This was the role that launched Benicio del Toro's career. In this James Bond film, Del Toro plays Dario; a ruthless and lethal hitman. In this role, he already demonstrated his incredible screen presence, facing off against James Bond himself.

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Manny Rodrigo - Fearless (1993)

In this moving drama, he plays a good man named Manny trying to rebuild his life after surviving a tragic plane crash. It was a supporting but pivotal role, full of a tenderness and vulnerability that pulls heart strings.

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Jack Jordan - 21 Grams (2003)

In one of his most raw and powerful performances, Del Toro plays an ex-convict who finds refuge in religion, whose faith and sanity completely collapse after a fatal accident. His performance is so intense and heartbreaking that it earned him a well-deserved Oscar nomination.

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Taneleer Tivan / The Collector - Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Del Toro also joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) by playing The Collector, his most eccentric role to date, portraying a spacefaring being obsessed with accumulating rare objects and creatures from across the universe. With his distinctive hairstyle and theatrical demeanor, he brings a unique touch of humor to the Marvel universe.

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Alejandro Gillick – Sicario (2015)

Dark, mysterious, and utterly lethal. In this film, Del Toro brings to life Alejandro, an enigmatic consultant with a tragic past who wages a ruthless, no-holds-barred war against the cartels. With just a few words and a chilling gaze, he created one of his most iconic characters.

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Moses Rosenthaler – The French Chronicle (2021)

Under the distinctive aesthetic of director Wes Anderson, Del Toro becomes a brilliant but unstable artist who paints abstract masterpieces while serving time in prison. It's an eccentric, grumpy role with a brilliant touch of comedy.

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Sensei Sergio - One Battle After Another (2025)

In this satire directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Del Toro shines as a quirky karate master and community leader. He's a character brimming with folk wisdom and a big heart, bringing light and hope to a rather dark story.

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