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Voice actor, Television actor, Film actor, Actor
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São Sebastião da Pedreira, Lisbon, Portugal
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United States, Portugal
Languages
English
Education
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
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Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
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Joaquim de Almeida is known for acting.
Born in São Sebastião da Pedreira, Lisbon, Portugal (age 68).
2 awards including Golden Globes.
Joaquim de Almeida has 50 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Biography
Joaquim António Portugal Baptista de Almeida (born March 15, 1957) is a Portuguese actor.
He began his acting during the 1980s, appearing on the 1982 action movie The Soldier. He achieved international fame with his portrayals of Félix Cortez in the 1995 Tom Clancy's thriller Clear and Present Danger, drug kingpin Bucho in the 1995 action thriller film Desperado, Ramon Salazar on the Fox thriller drama series 24 and the corrupt businessman Hernan Reyes in 2011 street racing film Fast Five. His other well known films include The Honorary Consul (1983), Good Morning, Babylon (1987), Only You (1994), The Mask of Zorro (1998), Behind Enemy Lines (2001), The Death and Life of Bobby Z (2007), Che: Part Two (2008) and The Burning Plain (2008).
He has worked in Europe, Argentina, Mexico, the United States and Brazil in many film and stage productions, winning several international awards.
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How old is Joaquim de Almeida?
Joaquim de Almeida is 68 years old, born on .
Where was Joaquim de Almeida born?
Joaquim de Almeida was born in São Sebastião da Pedreira, Lisbon, Portugal.
What movies or shows has Joaquim de Almeida been in?
Joaquim de Almeida has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Mercato (2025), Road House (2024), Fast X (2023), Missing (2023), Fatima (2020).
What is Joaquim de Almeida known for?
Joaquim de Almeida is primarily known as an actor. Joaquim António Portugal Baptista de Almeida (born March 15, 1957) is a Portuguese actor. He began his acting during the 1980s, appearing on the 1982…
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