Joaquim de Almeida

Born on March 15, 1957, Joaquim de Almeida, a Portuguese actor, found his way into the world of entertainment during the 1980s. With roots in theater and television, he quickly gained recognition for his diverse range of roles across film and stage.

Starting off strong with his first major role in the 1982 action movie "The Soldier," Almeida's career continued to flourish as he took on a variety of characters throughout the decade. His breakthrough came in the mid-90s, starring as Félix Cortez in the Tom Clancy thriller "Clear and Present Danger" and as drug kingpin Bucho in Robert Rodriguez's action thriller "Desperado."

In recent years, Almeida has demonstrated his acting prowess on various platforms. He portrayed Ramon Salazar, a Russian terrorist, on the critically acclaimed Fox series "24," and played the corrupt businessman Hernan Reyes in the high-octane street racing film "Fast Five."

Throughout his illustrious career, Joaquim de Almeida has appeared in numerous well-known films such as "The Honorary Consul" (1983), "Good Morning, Babylon" (1987), and "Only You" (1994). He also starred alongside Antonio Banderas in "The Mask of Zorro" (1998) and took on the roles in "Behind Enemy Lines" (2001), "The Death and Life of Bobby Z" (2007), "Che: Part Two" (2008), and "The Burning Plain" (2008).

Almeida's global presence has earned him significant recognition, working in Europe, Argentina, Mexico, the United States, and Brazil. His impressive body of work has garnered numerous international awards, solidifying his status as a versatile and talented actor in today's film industry.