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<p>Benicio Del Toro is a celebrated Puerto Rican <a href="/biography/benicio-del-toro">actor</a> best known for his noteworthy roles in acclaimed films such as <i>The Usual Suspects</i> and <i>Traffic</i>.</p>

<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

<p>Born on February 19, 1967, in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Benicio Del Toro spent his early years in a family of legal professionals. His mother passed away when he was nine, and four years later, his family moved to a farm in Pennsylvania. Initially interested in pursuing law, he enrolled at the University of California, San Diego. However, he discovered a passion for acting during his freshman drama classes. This newfound interest led him to New York City, where he attended the Circle in the Square Professional Theater School. Later, he earned a scholarship to study at the prestigious Stella Adler Conservatory.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough and Acclaim in Film</h2>

<p>Del Toro's breakthrough came with his role in <a href="/biography/bryan-singer">Bryan Singer</a>'s <i>The Usual Suspects</i> (1995), which drew attention to his distinctive presence and talent. However, it was his performance in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Soderbergh">Steven Soderbergh</a>’s 2000 crime drama <i>Traffic</i> that catapulted him to critical acclaim. In the film, he portrayed Javier Rodriguez, an honest Mexican police officer caught in a corrupt drug war. Del Toro’s bilingual role earned him multiple accolades, including a Golden Globe and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.</p>

<h2>Continued Career and Voice Work</h2>

<p>Del Toro has remained a compelling figure in Hollywood with performances in films such as <i>21 Grams</i>, <i>Sicario</i>, and <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Che_Guevara">Che</a></i>, where he portrayed revolutionary <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Che_Guevara">leader</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Che_Guevara">Che Guevara</a>. In August 2019, he expanded his range by taking on a voice role in the family film <i>Dora and the Lost City of Gold</i>, in which he provided the voice for the character Swiper. The film adaptation is based on the globally beloved children’s series <i>Dora the Explorer</i>, which has been translated into more than 30 languages since premiering in 2000.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Relationships</h2>

<p>Benicio Del Toro has a daughter named Delilah with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimberly_Stewart">model</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimberly_Stewart">Kimberly Stewart</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimberly_Stewart">daughter</a> of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Stewart">music legend</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Stewart">Rod Stewart</a>. The couple began dating in 2010, and their daughter was born in 2011. Though they separated soon after, Del Toro and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Stewart">Stewart</a> maintained a cooperative relationship in co-parenting. Over the years, Del Toro has taken an active role in raising his daughter.</p>

<p>In 2004, Del Toro was briefly linked to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Foster">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Foster">Sara Foster</a>, despite a 14-year age difference. Their relationship reportedly lasted for a short period. In 2008, there were rumors suggesting he was dating <a href="/biography/catherine-keener">actress</a> <a href="/biography/catherine-keener">Catherine Keener</a>, though these claims were never confirmed. Additionally, <a href="/biography/lindsay-lohan">actress</a> <a href="/biography/lindsay-lohan">Lindsay Lohan</a> stated in 2006 that she had a brief encounter with Del Toro, a claim he neither confirmed nor denied.</p>

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