Álex de la Iglesia Spanish Director From Bilbao
Álex de la Iglesia · film director and film producer · Spanish
Known for
Biography
Álex de la Iglesia, born 4 December 1965 in Bilbao, is a Spanish director. His best-known titles on this site are The Oxford Murders (2008) and The Last Circus (2010).
Early life
He studied at University of Deusto.
Career
Records list Mirindas asesinas (1991) as his earliest screen credit. In the 2000s, he appeared in 800 Bullets (2002) and Spanish Movie (2009). The 2010s brought Skins (2017).
In all, 23 films and 2 TV series appear in his credits from 1991 to 2022. The newest title on record is The Fourth Passenger, from 2022. He is also credited as director on 22 titles, including The Day of the Beast, and writer on 18 titles, including Witching & Bitching.
Recognition
Álex de la Iglesia received the Silver Lion in 2010 for The Last Circus. Further recognition came with the Goya Award for Best Director (1996) for The Day of the Beast and a Time Machine Award (2005). His awards record shows 5 wins and 3 nominations.
Public roles
Álex de la Iglesia was President of the Spanish Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences between 2009 and 2011.
Personal life
He is married to Carolina Bang.
Filmography
25 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Fourth Passenger | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2021 | Veneciafrenia | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2020– | 30 Coins | Writer, Director | TV series |
| 2017 | Perfectos desconocidos | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2017 | Sad Hill Unearthed | Film | |
| 2017 | Skins | Film | |
| 2017 | The Bar | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2015 | My Big Night | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2014 | Messi | Director | Film |
| 2014 | Words with Gods | Director | Film |
| 2013 | Witching & Bitching | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2011 | As Luck Would Have It | Director | Film |
| 2010 | The Last Circus | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2009 | Spanish Movie | Film | |
| 2008– | Plutón B.R.B. Nero | Director | TV series |
Show all 25 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Oxford Murders | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2006 | The Baby's Room | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2004 | Crimen Ferpecto | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2002 | 800 Bullets | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2000 | La comunidad | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1999 | Dying of Laughter | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1997 | Perdita Durango | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1995 | The Day of the Beast | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1993 | Acción mutante | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1991 | Mirindas asesinas | Director, Writer | Film |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts | Won | |
| 2016 | silver Medal of the Community of Madrid | Won | |
| 2010 | Silver Lion | The Last Circus | Won |
| 2005 | Time Machine Award | Won | |
| 1996 | Goya Award for Best Director | The Day of the Beast | Won |
| 2005 | European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director | Crimen Ferpecto | Nominated |
| 2005 | European Film Award for Best Director | Crimen Ferpecto | Nominated |
| 2001 | European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director | La comunidad | Nominated |
Álex de la Iglesia on Social Media
Álex de la Iglesia Photos
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Photo: Chamarasca · CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Photo: Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Angel Rodriguez-Rey · CC BY-SA 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Álex de la Iglesia?
Álex de la Iglesia is 60 years old, born on 4 December 1965 in Bilbao.
What is Álex de la Iglesia known for?
Álex de la Iglesia is known for The Oxford Murders (2008) and The Last Circus (2010).
What is Álex de la Iglesia’s nationality?
Álex de la Iglesia is Spanish, born in Bilbao.
Who is Álex de la Iglesia married to?
Álex de la Iglesia is married to Carolina Bang.
Has Álex de la Iglesia won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts (2020).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q250627), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Martin Kraft · CC BY-SA 3.0
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