Pedro Almodóvar Spanish Actor From Calzada de Calatrava
Pedro Almodóvar · film director and stage actor · Spanish
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Biography
Born on 25 September 1949 in Calzada de Calatrava, Pedro Almodóvar is a Spanish actor. He is 77 years old. His best-known titles on this site are Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) and I'm So Excited (2013).
His first listed screen credit dates to 1978, with A Man Called Autumn Flower. The list below counts 35 films and one TV series from 1978 to 2026. His latest credit on record is Bitter Christmas (2026). Pedro Almodóvar also worked as director on 29 titles, including Bitter Christmas, and writer on 29 titles, including Bitter Christmas.
Pedro Almodóvar also appears as a member of Almodóvar & McNamara. His notable work includes Talk to Her, Law of Desire and Pepi, Luci and Bom.
Pedro Almodóvar has won 23 awards and received 28 nominations on record. His first award on record is Teddy Award in 1987 for Law of Desire. Adopted Son of Madrid in 2018 is the latest win listed.
Filmography
36 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bitter Christmas | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2024 | The Room Next Door | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2023 | Strange Way of Life | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2021 | Parallel Mothers | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2020 | The Human Voice | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2019 | Pain and Glory | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2017 | Chavela Vargas | Film | |
| 2016 | Julieta | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2015–2020 | El Ministerio del Tiempo | TV series | |
| 2013 | I'm So Excited | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2011 | The Skin I Live In | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2009 | Broken Embraces | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2009 | The Cannibalistic Councillor | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2008 | Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired | Film | |
| 2006 | Volver | Writer, Director | Film |
Show all 36 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Bad Education | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2004 | Words in Progress | Film | |
| 2002 | Talk to Her | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1999 | All About My Mother | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1997 | Live Flesh | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1995 | The Flower of My Secret | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1993 | Kika | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1991 | High Heels | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1991 | Madonna: Truth or Dare | Film | |
| 1989 | Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1988 | Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1987 | Law of Desire | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1986 | Matador | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1984 | What Have I Done to Deserve This? | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1983 | Dark Habits | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1982 | Labyrinth of Passion | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1980 | Pepi, Luci, Bom | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1978 | A Man Called Autumn Flower | Film | |
| 1978 | Folle... folle... fólleme Tim! | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1978 | Salomé | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1978 | What's a Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? | Film |
Awards and nominations
23 won, 28 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Adopted Son of Madrid | Won | |
| 2013 | European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award | Won | |
| 2012 | honorary doctor of Paris 8 University | Won | |
| 2009 | honorary doctor of Harvard University | Won | |
| 2006 | Best Screenplay Award | Volver | Won |
| 2006 | European Film Award for Best Director | Volver | Won |
| 2006 | European Film Award for Best Film | Volver | Won |
| 2006 | Goya Award for Best Director | Volver | Won |
| 2006 | Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts | Won | |
| 2003 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Talk to Her | Won |
| 2002 | European Film Award for Best Director | Talk to Her | Won |
| 2002 | European Film Award for Best Film | Talk to Her | Won |
| 2002 | European Film Award for Best Screenwriter | Talk to Her | Won |
| 2000 | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | All About My Mother | Won |
| 1999 | Cannes Best Director Award | All About My Mother | Won |
Show all 51 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | European Film Award for Best Director | All About My Mother | Won |
| 1999 | European Film Award for Best Film | All About My Mother | Won |
| 1999 | Goya Award for Best Director | All About My Mother | Won |
| 1999 | Honorary César | Won | |
| 1989 | Goya Award for Best Original Screenplay | Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown | Won |
| 1988 | Young European Film of the Year | Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown | Won |
| 1987 | Teddy Award | Law of Desire | Won |
| Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Won | ||
| 2024 | European Film Award for Best Director | Nominated | |
| 2024 | European Film Award for Best Screenwriter | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Goya Award for Best Director | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Premio Feroz for Best Director | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Academy Award for Best International Feature Film | Nominated | |
| 2019 | European Film Award for Best Director | Nominated | |
| 2019 | European Film Award for Best Film | Nominated | |
| 2019 | European Film Award for Best Screenwriter | Nominated | |
| 2016 | European Film Award for Best Director | Nominated | |
| 2016 | European Film Award for Best Film | Nominated | |
| 2013 | European Film Award for Best Comedy | Nominated | |
| 2013 | European Film Award for Best Film | Nominated | |
| 2009 | European Film Award for Best Director | Nominated | |
| 2009 | European Film Award for Best Film | Nominated | |
| 2006 | European Film Award for Best Director | Nominated | |
| 2006 | European Film Award for Best Film | Nominated | |
| 2006 | European Film Award for Best Screenwriter | Nominated | |
| 2004 | European Film Award for Best Director | Nominated | |
| 2004 | European Film Award for Best Film | Nominated | |
| 2004 | European Film Award for Best Screenwriter | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Academy Award for Best Director | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Nominated | |
| 2002 | European Film Award for Best Director | Nominated | |
| 2002 | European Film Award for Best Film | Nominated | |
| 2002 | European Film Award for Best Screenwriter | Nominated | |
| 1999 | European Film Award for Best Film | Nominated | |
| 1998 | European Film Award for Best Film | Nominated | |
| 1988 | Young European Film of the Year | Nominated |
Groups and bands
- Almodóvar & McNamara
Pedro Almodóvar Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old is Pedro Almodóvar?
Pedro Almodóvar is 77 years old, born on 25 September 1949 in Calzada de Calatrava.
What is Pedro Almodóvar known for?
Pedro Almodóvar is known for Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) and I'm So Excited (2013).
What is Pedro Almodóvar’s nationality?
Pedro Almodóvar is Spanish, born in Calzada de Calatrava.
Has Pedro Almodóvar won any awards?
Yes. 23 awards are on record, including Adopted Son of Madrid (2018).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q55171), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Gorupdebesanez · CC BY 3.0
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