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Guillermo del Toro


Guillermo del Toro was born October 9, 1964 in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico. Raised by his Catholic grandmother, del Toro developed an interest in filmmaking in his early teens. Later, he learned about makeup and effects from the legendary Dick Smith (The Exorcist (1973)) and worked on making his own short films. At the age of 21, del Toro executive... See full bio »

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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 51 wins & 33 nominations. See more awards »

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 2015 Crimson Peak (written by) (completed)
  Pinocchio (story) (announced)
 2016 Carnival Row (TV Series) (script - 1 episode) (announced)
- Pilot ... (script)
  The Strain (TV Series) (based on the novels by - 26 episodes, 2014 - 2015) (created by - 25 episodes, 2014 - 2015) (teleplay by - 1 episode, 2014)
- Episode #2.12 (2015) ... (based on the novels by) / (creator)
- Episode #2.11 (2015) ... (based on the novels by) / (creator)
- Episode #2.10 (2015) ... (based on the novels by) / (creator)
- Episode #2.7 (2015) ... (based on the novels by) / (creator)
- Episode #2.9 (2015) ... (based on the novels by) / (creator)
 2013 Pacific Rim (screenplay)
 2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (screenplay)
 2010 Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (screenplay)
 2008 Hellboy II: The Golden Army - Zinco Epilogue (Video short) (screenplay - as Guillermo Del Toro) / (story - as Guillermo Del Toro)
 2008 Hellboy II: The Golden Army (screenplay) / (story)
 2008 Hellboy: The Science of Evil (Video Game) (story)
 2008 Hellboy II: The Golden Army - Prologue (Video short) (screenplay - as Guillermo Del Toro) / (story - as Guillermo Del Toro)
 2006 Pan's Labyrinth (written by)
 2004 Hellboy (screen story) / (screenplay)
 2001 The Devil's Backbone (written by)
 1997 Mimic (screen story) / (screenplay)
 1993 Cronos (screenplay)
 1988-1989 Hora Marcada (TV Series) (screenplay - 4 episodes)
- Hamburguesas (1989) ... (screenplay)
- Invasión (1988) ... (screenplay)
- Con todo para llevar (1988) ... (screenplay)
- Caminos de Ayer (1988) ... (screenplay)
 1987 Geometria (Short) (screenplay)
 1985 Doña Lupe (Short) (screenplay)
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Other Works:

Maquette construction for film Love Lies (1989). See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography | 24 Interviews | 21 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »

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Alternate Names:

Guillermo Del Toro | Guillo Tine Del Toro | Girerumo Deru Toro

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Personal Quote:

Aside from being a perfect Hellboy, he is a gentleman, a friend to die for, a great actor and - for the ladies - he has the sexiest male voice this side of Barry White. What more can one ask for? - On Ron Perlman, 2002. See more »

Trivia:

His favorite movie monsters are Frankenstein's Monster and the Creature of the Black Lagoon. See more »

Trademark:

Frequently works with cinematographer Guillermo Navarro See more »

Star Sign:

Libra

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