Javier Botet facts for kids
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Javier Botet
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Botet at a film festival in San Sebastián, Spain, in 2020.
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Javier Botet López
30 July 1977 Ciudad Real, Spain
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
Javier Botet López (born July 30, 1977) is a Spanish actor famous for playing monsters and supernatural creatures in horror movies. If you've seen a scary movie with a tall, creepy character, there's a good chance it was him!
He is the actor behind famous monsters like Tristana Medeiros in the REC movies, the title character in Mama, and even Dracula in The Last Voyage of the Demeter. He has also appeared in popular films like It, The Conjuring 2, and Slender Man.
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Early Life and Unique Abilities
Javier Botet was born in Ciudad Real, Spain. When he was five years old, doctors found that he had a condition called Marfan syndrome. This condition affects the body's connective tissues, which are like the "glue" that holds your body together.
Because of Marfan syndrome, Botet is very tall and thin, standing at 6 feet 7 inches. His arms, legs, and fingers are also very long and flexible. While this condition can cause health problems, Botet has used his unique body shape to become a one-of-a-kind actor. His flexibility allows him to move in ways that look spooky and unnatural on screen, making him perfect for creature roles.
Acting Career
Botet's interest in art and fantasy, combined with his unique physical features, led him to a career in acting. His first role in a horror film was in 2005. Just two years later, he became famous for playing the terrifying Tristana Medeiros in the Spanish horror film REC.
Bringing Monsters to Life
Botet is known as a creature actor. This means he specializes in playing non-human characters, often using special effects makeup and costumes. His ability to twist his body into unusual shapes helps make the monsters he plays seem incredibly real and scary.
Some of his most famous monster roles include:
- Mama in the movie Mama (2013)
- The Crooked Man in The Conjuring 2 (2016)
- KeyFace in Insidious: The Last Key (2018)
- Slender Man in the Slender Man movie (2018)
- The Toeless Corpse in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
- Dracula in The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023)
He also played several ghosts in Crimson Peak (2015) and the Hobo in It (2017) and its sequel.
Work in TV and Theater
Besides movies, Botet has also acted on stage and on television. In 2010, he played the famous Frankenstein's monster in a stage play.
He has also appeared in major TV shows. In 2019, he played an alien in an episode of Star Trek: Discovery. That same year, he was also a wight (an undead creature) in a famous episode of Game of Thrones.
Awards and Recognition
In 2019, Botet received the "Time Machine" award at the Sitges Film Festival, a famous festival for fantasy and horror movies. This award is given to people who have made a big impact in the fantasy film world. He was recognized for his amazing talent in bringing so many memorable creatures to life.
Personal Life
Javier Botet lives in Madrid, the capital city of Spain.
Selected Film and TV Roles
Here is a list of some of Javier Botet's most well-known roles.
Movies
- REC (2007) - as Niña Medeiros
- Mama (2013) - as Mama
- Crimson Peak (2015) - as the ghosts Enola, Margaret, and Pamela
- The Conjuring 2 (2016) - as The Crooked Man
- The Mummy (2017) - as the god Set
- It (2017) - as the Hobo
- Insidious: The Last Key (2018) - as KeyFace
- Slender Man (2018) - as Slender Man
- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) - as The Toeless Corpse
- It Chapter Two (2019) - as the Hobo and The Witch
- The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) - as Dracula
Television
- Star Trek: Discovery (2019) - as a Ba'ul alien
- Game of Thrones (2019) - as a Wight
See also
In Spanish: Javier Botet para niños
