Luis Tosar
Biography
Luis Tosar is a Spanish actor from Galicia who built a career in Spanish and English-language films. Born in Lugo in 1971, he started out in theater and short films and became known in Galicia through the television series Mareas Vivas before making his feature debut in Atilano for President (1998). A Goya nomination for Best New Actor followed for Flowers from Another World, and he was critically acclaimed for Mondays in the Sun and Take My Eyes (2003). His performance as the prisoner Malamadre in Cell 211 (2009) marked a turning point, and he has often been cast in thrillers such as El Niño (2014), Gun City (2018), All the Names of God (2023) and Fatum (2023), earning further Goya nominations. He also appeared in Miami Vice (2006) and is a member of the band Di Elas.
54years old
Turns 55 on October 13in 12 days
- Born Xustás, Cospeito
- Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
- Luis López Tosar (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 22
- Career span
- 22 years2001 to 2023
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Getting ready for a role
For his role as an ETA member in Maixabel (2021), Luis Tosar met the actual ETA member he portrayed to prepare for the part.
Beyond film
Luis Tosar is a member of the band Di Elas, originally called The Ellas, showing his musical side beyond acting.
A first
Luis Tosar's sole significant part in an American movie was in Michael Mann's Miami Vice (2006), where he played Montoya, a Colombian druglord.
Behind the award
Luis Tosar received a star on the Almeria Walk of Fame on 17 November 2018 for his films El Niño and Toro.
Luis Tosar movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Icíar Bollaín directed two of these films, Daniel Monzón two. Four actors appear in three of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Gael García Bernal's page
Eduard Fernández's page
Vicente Romero Sánchez's page
Sergi López's page
Antonio de la Torre's page
Daniel MonzónDirector, 2 films, 2014 to 2018
Also two films together14 more actors
- Elsa PatakyMr. Nice (2010) and Don't Tempt Me (2001)
- Isaach De BankoléThe Limits of Control (2009) and Miami Vice (2006)
- Elena AnayaFatum (2023) and Don't Tempt Me (2001)
- Raúl ArévaloMurieron por encima de sus posibilidades (2014) and Even the Rain (2010)
- Karra Elejalde1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines (2016) and Even the Rain (2010)
- Javier Gutiérrez1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines (2016) and A Night in Old Mexico (2013)
- Bárbara LennieEl Niño (2014) and Murieron por encima de sus posibilidades (2014)
- Ernesto AlterioAdvantages of Travelling by Train (2019) and Gun City (2018)
- Fernando CayoAll the Names of God (2023) and Gun City (2018)
- Vicente RomeroGun City (2018) and Even the Rain (2010)
- Manolo CaroOut in the Open (2019) and Nothing in Return (2015)
- Miguel Herrán1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines (2016) and Nothing in Return (2015)
- Abel MoraToro (2016) and El Niño (2014)
- Ricardo de BarreiroFatum (2023) and Gun City (2018)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Awards
Seven awards and honors from 2002 to 2025.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2025 | Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts | Won | |
| 2024 | Gold medal of Galicia | Won | |
| 2012 | Gaudí Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | Sleep Tight | Won |
| 2009 | Goya Award for Best Actor | Cell 211 | Won |
| 2003 | Goya Award for Best Actor | Take My Eyes | Won |
| 2003 | Silver Shell for Best Actor | Take My Eyes | Won |
| 2002 | Goya Award for Best Supporting Actor | Mondays in the Sun | Won |
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.