Plácido Domingo Spanish Actor From Madrid
Plácido Domingo · opera singer and conductor · Spanish
Known for
Biography
Plácido Domingo is a Spanish actor born on 21 January 1941 in Madrid. His best-known titles on this site are Los Rodríguez y el más allá (2019) and Moulin Rouge! (2001).
Early life
His parents are Plácido Domingo Ferrer and Pepita Embil. Plácido Domingo was educated at National Conservatory of Music of Mexico.
Career
The earliest credit on record for Plácido Domingo is Cavalleria rusticana (1982). During the 1980s, he worked on La Traviata (1982) and Carmen (1984). Work from the 1990s includes A Gala Christmas in Vienna (1998). Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) is among his 2000s credits.
His filmography here covers 11 films from 1982 to 2019. Comedy is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (2). The most recent title listed is Pavarotti (2019).
He also has 22 albums and 2 singles on record, including Volver (2018). The records list him as a member of Hermanos. Other members of Hermanos on record include Julio Iglesias. In genre terms, the records list opera. Releases appeared through EMI Classics.
Recognition
In 1997, he won the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. He has also won the Kennedy Center Honors (2000) and the Commander of the Legion of Honour (2002). The records list 45 awards won by him.
Public roles
In 2012, he took up the post of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
Personal life
He has been married to Marta Domingo since 1962. He is the father of Plácido Domingo Jr., and has 3 children in total.
Filmography
11 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Los Rodríguez y el más allá | Film | |
| 2019 | Pavarotti | Film | |
| 2008 | Beverly Hills Chihuahua | Film | |
| 2001 | Moulin Rouge! | Film | |
| 1998 | A Gala Christmas in Vienna | Film | |
| 1986 | Goya | Film | |
| 1986 | Otello | Othello | Film |
| 1984 | Carmen | Film | |
| 1982 | Cavalleria rusticana | Film | |
| 1982 | La Traviata | Film | |
| 1982 | Pagliacci | Film |
Awards and nominations
45 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Grand Cross of the Order of Public Instruction | Won | |
| 2016 | Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise | Won | |
| 2015 | honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca | Won | |
| 2014 | honorary doctorate of the University of Murcia | Won | |
| 2013 | Dearest Son of Madrid | Won | |
| 2013 | Praemium Imperiale | Won | |
| 2012 | Galardón Camino Real | Won | |
| 2011 | Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic | Won | |
| 2011 | honorary doctor of Harvard University | Won | |
| 2011 | Order of Friendship | Won | |
| 2010 | Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year | Won | |
| 2009 | Birgit Nilsson Prize | Won | |
| 2009 | Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru | Won | |
| 2007 | Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna | Won | |
| 2005 | Golden Medal for Merit to Culture | Won |
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| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Commander of the Legion of Honour | Won | |
| 2002 | Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit | Won | |
| 2002 | Presidential Medal of Freedom | Won | |
| 2000 | Kennedy Center Honors | Won | |
| 1999 | Commander of the Order of Cultural Merit | Won | |
| 1999 | Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal | Won | |
| 1998 | Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry | Won | |
| 1997 | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Won | |
| 1993 | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | |
| 1992 | Medaille für Kunst und Wissenschaft (Hamburg) | Won | |
| 1991 | Lo Nuestro Excellence Award | Won | |
| 1991 | Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts | Won | |
| 1989 | honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense | Won | |
| 1987 | Gold Medal for Tourism Merit | Won | |
| 1983 | Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts | Won | |
| Austrian Decoration for Science and Art | Won | ||
| Classic Brit Awards | Won | ||
| Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Won | ||
| Dostyk Order of grade II | Won | ||
| Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria | Won | ||
| Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
| Knight of the Legion of Honour | Won | ||
| Knight of the National Order of the Cedar | Won | ||
| Medal for Merit to Culture | Won | ||
| Officer of the Legion of Honour | Won | ||
| Order of Cultural Merit | Won | ||
| Order of Public Instruction | Won | ||
| Order of the Aztec Eagle | Won | ||
| Österreichischer Kammersänger | Won | ||
| Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna | Won |
Discography
24 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Volver | Album |
| 2014 | Encanto del Mar | Album |
| 2014 | My Christmas | Album |
| 2013 | Verdi baritone arias | Album |
| 2012 | Songs | Album |
| 2008 | Pasión Española | Album |
| 2001 | Christmas in Vienna VII | Album |
| 1999 | 100 Años de Mariachi | Album |
| 1999 | Christmas in Vienna VI | Album |
| 1995 | Christmas in Vienna III | Album |
| 1994 | Christmas in Vienna II | Album |
| 1994 | De Mi Alma Latina | Album |
| 1993 | Christmas in Vienna | Album |
| 1991 | The Broadway I Love | Album |
| 1990 | Carreras Domingo Pavarotti in Concert | Album |
Show all 24 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Till I Loved You | Single |
| 1988 | Cantos Aztecas | Album |
| 1985 | Requiem | Album |
| 1983 | Siempre en Mi Corazón — Always in My Heart | Album |
| 1982 | Adoro | Album |
| 1981 | Perhaps Love | Single |
| 1981 | Perhaps Love | Album |
| Repertoire of Plácido Domingo | Album | |
| Sings Tangos | Album |
Groups and bands
- Hermanos
Plácido Domingo on Social Media
Frequently asked questions
How old is Plácido Domingo?
Plácido Domingo is 85 years old, born on 21 January 1941 in Madrid.
What is Plácido Domingo known for?
Plácido Domingo is known for Los Rodríguez y el más allá (2019) and Moulin Rouge! (2001).
What is Plácido Domingo’s nationality?
Plácido Domingo is Spanish, born in Madrid.
Who is Plácido Domingo married to?
Plácido Domingo is married to Marta Domingo; they married in 1962.
Has Plácido Domingo won any awards?
Yes. 45 awards are on record, including Grand Cross of the Order of Public Instruction (2018).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q130853), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Fotografías - archimadrid.es · CC BY-SA 2.0
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