Penélope Cruz
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 28, 1974 in Madrid, Spain
- Active Years
- 1948–2027 (80 Years)
- Total Credits
- 135 credits in database
Biography
Penélope Cruz Sánchez is a Spanish actress born on April 28, 1974, in Madrid, Spain. Known for her work in both Spanish and English-language films, she has established a career recognized for versatility and performance. Her professional accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a David di Donatello, and three Goya Awards. Beyond her film work, she has also pursued studies in dance. Cruz is frequently identified by her full name, Penélope Cruz Sánchez, and is recognized for her contributions to international cinema. Her career spans over 128 known credits, reflecting her status as a prolific figure in the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Cruz began her professional acting career on television at the age of 16. She made her feature film debut the following year in the 1992 production Jamón Jamón. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, she appeared in numerous projects, including Belle Époque, Open Your Eyes, Don Juan, The Hi-Lo Country, The Girl of Your Dreams, and Woman on Top. These early roles helped establish her presence in the film industry and demonstrated her range across different cinematic styles.
A significant portion of her career is defined by her frequent collaborations with Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar. Her filmography with the director includes appearances in Live Flesh, All About My Mother, Volver, Broken Embraces, I'm So Excited!, and Pain and Glory. These projects represent a long-standing creative partnership that has contributed to her reputation as a prominent actress in global cinema. Her work continues to be noted for its consistency and impact within the industry.
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Full Filmography
135 titles- Paris Paramount (2027)
- Day Drinker (2027)
- The Invite (2026) as Pina
- The Bride! (2026) as Myrna Malloy
- La Bola Negra (2026) as Nené Romero
- Pedro x Javis (2025) as Self
- Karl (2025) as Self
- High & Low – John Galliano (2024) as Self
- 313 (2024)
- Late Xou con Marc Giró (2023) as Self - Guest
- Ferrari (2023) as Laura Ferrari
- The 355 (2022) as Graciela Rivera
- On the Fringe (2022) as Azucena
- On the Fringe (2022) Producer
- L'immensità (2022) as Clara
- Making Parallel Mothers (2022) as Self
- Penélope Cruz: Diva in the Mirror (2022) as Self - Actress
- La Noche D (2021) as Self - Guest
- Official Competition (2021) as Lola Cuevas
- Parallel Mothers (2021) as Janis
- Home Movie: The Princess Bride (2020) as Prince Humperdinck / Princess Buttercup
- Lo de Évole (2020)
- Wasp Network (2020) as Olga
- Pongamos que hablo de (2020) as Self
- La gran il·lusió, relat intermitent del cinema català (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Pain and Glory (2019) as Jacinta
- Everybody Knows (2018) as Laura
- Thy Kingdom Come (2018) Thanks
- Dani&Flo con Lara Álvarez (2017) as Self - Interviewee
- Murder on the Orient Express (2017) as Pilar Estravados
- Loving Pablo (2017) as Virginia Vallejo
- American Crime Story (2016) as Donatella Versace
- Grimsby (2016) as Rhonda George
- Zoolander 2 (2016) as Valentina Valencia
- Yo soy uno entre cien mil (2016) as Penélope Cruz
- Yo soy uno entre cien mil (2016) Director
- The Queen of Spain (2016) as Macarena Granada
- Almodóvar, todo sobre ellas (2016) as Self
- Hot Ones (2015) as Self
- Nature Is Speaking (2015) as Water
- ma ma (2015) as Magda
- ma ma (2015) Producer
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- Truth of the Situation: Making 'The Counselor' (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- The Counselor (2013) as Laura
- I'm So Excited! (2013) as Jessica
- To Rome with Love (2012) as Anna
- Twice Born (2012) as Gemma
- Twice Born (2012) Co-Producer
- Once Upon a Time… All About My Mother (2012) as Self
- The Making of All About My Mother (2012) as Self
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) as Angelica
- Woody Allen: A Documentary (2011) as Self
- Der Weg des Ruhms - Hollywoods Walk of Fame (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Sex and the City 2 (2010) as Carmen García Carrión
- Brunes et Blondes (2010) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Jay Leno Show (2009) as Self
- G-Force (2009) as Juarez the Guinea Pig (voice)
- Broken Embraces (2009) as Lena
- Nine (2009) as Carla
- The Cannibalistic Councillor (2009) as Pina
- Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) as María Elena
- Elegy (2008) as Consuela Castillo
- A Matador's Mistress (2008) as Lupe Sino
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- The Making of Volver (2007) as Self
- The Good Night (2007) as Anna / Melodia
- Directed by Almodóvar (2007) as Self
- Cómo conseguir un papel en Hollywood (2007) as Self
- Deconstructing Almodóvar (2007) as Self
- Viva Pedro: The Life & Times of Pedro Almodóvar (2007) as Self
- El hormiguero (2006) as Self - Guest
- Bandidas (2006) as Maria Alvarez
- Volver (2006) as Raimunda
- Chromophobia (2006) as Gloria
- Sahara (2005) as Dr. Eva Rojas
- Live 8 (2005) as Self
- Don't Move (2004) as Italia
- Head in the Clouds (2004) as Mia
- Noel (2004) as Nina Vasquez
- On the Set of 'Gothika' (2004) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
- Gothika (2003) as Chloe Sava
- Masked and Anonymous (2003) as Pagan Lace
- Fan-Fan the Tulip (2003) as Adeline La Franchise
- Waking Up in Reno (2002) as Brenda
- Hitting It Hard (2002) as Self
- Vanilla Sky (2001) as Sofia Serrano
- Blow (2001) as Mirtha Jung
- Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) as Pelagia
- Don't Tempt Me (2001) as Carmen Ramos
- All the Pretty Horses (2000) as Alejandra
- Woman on Top (2000) as Isabella Oliveira
- All About My Mother (1999) as Rosa
- Volaverunt (1999) as Pepita Tudó "la Maja"
- The Girl of Your Dreams (1998) as Macarena Granada
- The Girl of Your Dreams (1998) Songs
- The Hi-Lo Country (1998) as Josepha O'Neil
- Don Juan (1998) as Mathurine
- The Man with Rain in His Shoes (1998) as Louise
- Talk of Angels (1998) as Pilar
- Leute heute (1997) as Self
- A Scent of Paradise (1997) as Doña Helena
- Open Your Eyes (1997) as Sofía
- Live Flesh (1997) as Isabel Plaza Caballero
- Love Can Seriously Damage Your Health (1997) as Young Diana
- La Celestina (1996) as Melibea
- Brujas (1996) as Patricia
- Not Love, Just Frenzy (1996) as Laura
- Lo + plus (1995) as Self - Guest
- The Butterfly Effect (1995) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Women in Prison (1995) as Lucía
- Todo es mentira (1994) as Lucía
- Alegre ma non troppo (1994) as Salomé
- The Greek Labyrinth (1993) as Elisa
- Per amore, solo per amore (1993) as Mary
- La ribelle (1993) as Enza
- Jamon Jamon (1992) as La hija de puta
- Belle Époque (1992) as Luz
- Framed (1992) as Lola Del Moreno
- Crónicas urbanas (1991) as Actriz
- Los mundos de Yupi (1988) as La bella durmiente (uncredited)
- Softly from Paris (1986) as Daphné / Javotte / Juliette
- 60 Minutes (1968) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self - Presenter
- Bambi (1948) as Self
- Bunker
- This Man, This Woman as Martha Parks
- The Days of Abandonment as Olga
- The Days of Abandonment Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Penélope Cruz best known for?
Penélope Cruz is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Day Drinker (2027), The Invite (2026), The Bride! (2026), La Bola Negra (2026).
When and where was Penélope Cruz born?
Penélope Cruz was born on April 28, 1974 in Madrid, Spain.
How many credits does Penélope Cruz have?
Penélope Cruz has accumulated over 135 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2027.
What is Penélope Cruz's background in cinema and television?
Penélope Cruz Sánchez is a Spanish actress born on April 28, 1974, in Madrid, Spain. Known for her work in both Spanish and English-language films, she has established a career recognized for versatility and performance. Her professional accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a David di Donatello, and three...
Penélope Cruz by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Bambi (1948) as Self — aged about 25
- The Invite (2026) as Pina — aged about 52
- Home Movie: The Princess Bride (2020) as Prince Humperdinck / Princess Buttercup — aged about 46
- American Crime Story (2016) as Donatella Versace — aged about 42
- All About My Mother (1999) as Rosa — aged about 25
- Volver (2006) as Raimunda — aged about 32
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