Today is Benicio Del Toro’s birthday.
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A respected actor amongst many circles, Del Toro is best known to comic fans as The Collector in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He first appeared in the post-credits scene of Thor: The Dark World before making his official debut in 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy. And with a multi-picture contract at Marvel Studios, Del Toro will have at least one more turn as the character.
Del Toro’s other genre credits include Jackie Boy from Sin City and the Wolfman from The Wolfman reboot. Other notable performances in his career include Pablo Escobar in Escobar: Paradise Lost, Lado from Savages, Dr. Gonzo from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and Fenster from The Usual Suspects—a film directed by X-Men franchise helmer Bryan Singer.
Del Toro was born on February 19, 1967 in San German, Puerto Rico, and he turns 48 years old today.
Happy Birthday, Benicio Del Toro!
