Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1975-08-22
- Born Place: Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Also Known As:
Родриго Санторо, ホドリゴ・ジュンケイラ・ドス・ヘイス・サントロ
Rodrigo Santoro
Rodrigo Santoro, born on August 22, 1975, in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a prominent Brazilian actor who has achieved both national and international recognition. He began his career in Brazilian telenovelas, gaining popularity in productions like Olho no Olho, Pátria Minha, and Mulheres Apaixonadas. His early film roles in Brazil, notably in Bicho de Sete Cabeças (Brainstorm), earned him critical acclaim and several Best Actor awards. Santoro transitioned to international cinema with roles in films such as Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle and Love Actually. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the Persian King Xerxes in the epic historical action films 300 and 300: Rise of an Empire.His diverse filmography includes roles in Che, I Love You Phillip Morris, Rio (voice role), What to Expect When You're Expecting, The Last Stand, Focus, The 33, Ben-Hur, and Project Power. In television, he is known for his roles as Paulo in the series Lost and as Hector Escaton in the critically acclaimed HBO series Westworld. Santoro has received numerous awards throughout his career, including Best Actor awards from the Brasília Film Festival and the Brazilian Academy of Arts and Film. He is married to actress and TV host Mel Fronckowiak, and they have one child.
