Guillermo del Toro
Celebrity
Popularity
34,200
- Birthday
- October 9, 1964
- Age
- 61
- Birthplace
- Guadalajara
- @realgdt
About
Guillermo del Toro Gómez is a Mexican filmmaker. His work has been characterized by a strong connection to fairy tales, gothicism, and horror, often blending the genres, with an effort to infuse visual or poetic beauty in the grotesque. He has had a lifelong fascination with monsters, which he considers symbols of great power. del Toro is known for pioneering dark fantasy in the film industry and for his use of insectile and religious imagery, his themes of Catholicism, celebrating imperfection, underworld motifs, practical special effects, and dominant amber lighting.
Awards & Recognition
BAFTA Award for Best Direction
Nebula Award
Time Machine Award
Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
Long Form
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Born On This Day
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