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Lluís Homar
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Lluís Homar at the Gaudí Awards (2020)
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Lluís Homar i Toboso
20 April 1957 |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1974–present |
Lluís Homar i Toboso, born on April 20, 1957, is a famous actor and theater director from Barcelona, Spain. He is well-known for his roles in movies like Bad Education (2004) and Broken Embraces (2009), both directed by Pedro Almodóvar. He also played the robot Max in the movie Eva (2011).
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Early Life and Education
Lluís Homar was born in Barcelona on April 20, 1957. He went to primary school at Escuelas Homar in the Horta neighborhood of Barcelona. He also helped out as an altar boy at the Sant Joan d’Horta church. Later, he studied law at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. He also took acting classes at the Institut del Teatre in Barcelona.
Starting His Acting Career
Homar began his acting journey in 1974. He was part of a play called Othello, directed by Angel Carmona. The next year, he joined a theater group called Teatre del Escorpi. With this group, he performed in plays such as Terra Baixa and Quiriquibú.
Founding Teatre Lliure
In 1976, Lluís Homar and other actors started their own theater company. It was called Teatre Lliure of Barcelona. He was a big part of this group, acting in more than 30 plays. From 1992 to 1998, he was also the artistic director, helping to guide the theater's creative work.
Film and Television Roles
Lluís Homar started acting in movies in 1981. His first big film role was in The Time of the Doves. He played the main male character in this movie.
Working with Pedro Almodóvar
He later worked with the famous director Pedro Almodóvar. Homar appeared in two of Almodóvar's films: Bad Education (2004) and Broken Embraces (2009). These roles helped him become even more recognized.
Playing the Robot Max
One of his most famous roles was playing the robot Max in the science fiction movie Eva (2011). For this role, he won two important awards: the Goya Award and the Gaudi Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2011.
Historical Roles
Homar has also played important historical figures. He played Pope Alejandro VI in the film Los Borgia. He also received praise for his role as King Juan Carlos I in the Spanish TV show 23-F: El día más difícil del rey. This show was about the attempted coup in Spain in 1981. He also played a Roman general named Servio Sulpicio Galba in the TV series Hispania, la leyenda and Imperium.
Awards and Recognition
In 2016, Lluís Homar received the Nacho Martinez Award at the Gijón International Film Festival. This award honored his career and contributions to film.
Personal Life
Lluís Homar lives in a town called Canet de Mar.
See also
In Spanish: Lluís Homar para niños
