Quick Info
| Profession | Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Novelist |
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| Nationality | Mexican |
| Date of Birth | 09/10/1964 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
Latest News about Guillermo del Toro
25/03/2026
The BFI unveiled the full line-up for their upcoming Guillermo del Toro season, featuring a comprehensive retrospective of his work. Del Toro is scheduled to visit the BFI National Archive on 5th May 2026 to examine the national collection and the work of archivists. This event highlights his ongoing influence in cinema with a focus on his fantastical filmmaking style.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Guillermo del Toro Gómez |
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| Nickname | Totoro |
| Famous For | Directing films - Hellboy (2004), Pacific Rim (2013), The Shape of Water (2017) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 6” |
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| Weight | 95 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Centro de Investigación y Estudios Cinematográficos, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
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| Religion | Christianity (Roman Catholic) |
| Ethnicity | Mexican |
| Political Inclination | Democratic |
| Address | 5970 Kingham Ct, Agoura Hills, California, USA |
| Hobbies | Reading, Writing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Lorenza Newton |
| Marriage Date | Year 1986 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Lorenza Newton (m. 1986 - div. 2017) | ||||
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| Siblings | None |
Career
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Favourites
| Favourite Beverage | Tequila |
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| Favourite Actor | Doug Jones |
| Favourite Film | La Chienne |
| Favourite Musician | Hans Zimmer |
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| Favourite Painter | Arnold Böcklin |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Cadillac (Customized) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Guillermo Guillermo was born into an affluent family with staunch Catholic beliefs. | |
| 2. At 8 years old, he started playing with his father's movie camera. | |
| 3. In the mid-1980s, he established his own special effects company named 'Necropia.' | |
| 4. He purchased an additional residence known as "Bleak House" to exhibit his extensive collection of art pieces and books exceeding 9,000. | |
| 5. He views the Oscar-winning makeup artist Dick Smith as his guide. | |
| 6. He co-founded the Guadalajara International Film Festival. | |
| 7. Entertainment Weekly ranked him at #37 on the list of 'The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood.' | |
| 8. On March 4, 2017, at the 90th Academy Awards, he clinched both the Best Director and Best Picture awards for his film 'The Shape of Water' (2017). |