GUILLERMO DEL TORO
Guillermo del Toro
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: October 9, 1964
Place of Birth: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Biography
Guillermo del Toro Gómez (Spanish: [ɡiˈʝeɾmo ðelˈtoɾo]; born 9 October 1964) is a Mexican filmmaker, author, and artist. His work has been characterized by a strong connection to fairy tales, gothicism, and horror, often blending the genres to infuse visual or poetic beauty into the grotesque. He has had a lifelong fascination with monsters, which he considers symbols of great power. He is known for pioneering dark fantasy in the film industry and using insectile and religious imagery, his themes of Catholicism, and celebrating imperfection, underworld motifs, practical special effects, and dominant amber lighting.
Filmography
Starring
Self - Writer / Director
2025·
It’s a Mad Max WorldSelf (archive) - filmmaker
2025·
Sangre del ToroSelf
2024·
Leonardo da VinciSelf
Self
2025·
Netflix Tudum 2025Self
2025·
MolluskSelf
Self
Self - Host (uncredited)
Self
Self
2019·
Elvis Goes ThereSelf
2019·
Love, AntoshaSelf
2018·
BarryEl Toro
Guillermo del Toro
2017·
Five Came BackSelf, Self
2017·
78/52Self
2016·
Crimson Phantoms2016·
A Living Thing2016·
Hand Tailored GothicSelf
Himself
Self
Self
Self
Self - Guest
Self
2014·
The Game AwardsSelf
2014·
The Director's ChairSelf
2014·
The Book of LifeLand of the Remembered Captain's Wife (voice)
2014·
Lennon or McCartneySelf
Self
2013·
Spanish GothicSelf
2013·
Extraordinary TalesNarrator (voice) (segment 'The Pit and the Pendulum')
Self
Self
Gamborimbo Ponx (voice)
2012·
Men in SuitsSelf
2011·
Reclaiming 'Mimic'Self
2011·
Puss in BootsComandante / Hombre del bigote (voice)
Self
2011·
Zombie LoverInterviewee
Creature (Voice)
Self
2008·
Quantum of SolaceAdditional Voices (voice)
Creature Vocals (voice) (uncredited)
Self
Self
Self
2008·
El último trucoSelf
Self
Self
2007·
Diary of the DeadNewsreader (voice) (uncredited)
2007·
Pan and the FairiesSelf
Self
Self
2007·
The Power of MythSelf
Self
Self
2007·
07 SpaceysPappy McPoyle
Contacto Giannina (scenes deleted)
2004·
HellboyGuy Dressed as Dragon (uncredited)
Self
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest, Self
2003·
NoinGuillermo del Toro
2002·
HypaSpaceSelf
2002·
Masters of HorrorSelf
2000·
BullfighterBullboy #2
1999·
FuturamaGuillermo del Toro's Head (voice)
1993·
CronosMan Walking Dog (uncredited)
1989·
The SimpsonsGuillermo del Toro (voice)
1953·
The OscarsSelf
1944·
Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee
Production
TBA·
FuryDirector
2025·
FrankensteinWriter, Producer, Director
Thanks
2024·
DisclaimerThanks
Creator, Teleplay, Short Story, Executive Producer
Lyricist, Screenplay, Producer, Director, Screenstory
Creator, Executive Producer, Teleplay, Writer
Creator, Director, Executive Producer
Creator, Teleplay, Story, Director, Executive Producer
2014·
The StrainCreator, Director, Writer
Thanks
2011·
Reclaiming 'Mimic'Conceptual Illustrator
Conceptual Illustrator
Thanks
2010·
BlackBoxTV PresentsProducer
Thanks
1988·
The Marked HourDirector, Writer
Novel, Producer, Screenplay
Executive Producer
2025·
The MonkeyThanks
2024·
MegalopolisThanks
2024·
The ApprenticeThanks
2021·
Nightmare AlleyProducer, Screenplay, Director
Creator, Book, Producer, Screenplay
2021·
AntlersProducer
Screenplay, Producer
Producer
2017·
The Shape of WaterDirector, Screenplay, Story, Producer
Screenplay
2013·
GravityThanks
Executive Producer
2011·
Kung Fu Panda 2Creative Consultant
2010·
BiutifulAssociate Producer
Thanks
2010·
MegamindCreative Consultant
Story, Screenplay, Director
Creative Producer
2005·
Home DeliveryPresenter
2004·
HellboyFight Choreographer, Screenplay, Director
2001·
Y Tu Mamá TambiénThanks
1997·
MimicScreenstory, Screenplay, Director
1991·
Cabeza de VacaMakeup Effects Designer
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1989·
Love LiesSpecial Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects
Producer
Thanks
Thanks
Executive Producer
Producer, Screenstory
Producer
2016·
Kung Fu Panda 3Executive Producer
Executive Producer
2015·
The Thin Yellow LineProducer
2015·
Crimson PeakProducer, Writer, Director
Thanks
2014·
The Book of LifeProducer
2013·
Pacific RimProducer, Screenplay, Director
2013·
MamaExecutive Producer
Screenplay
2012·
The Captured BirdExecutive Producer
Screenplay
2011·
Puss in BootsExecutive Producer
2010·
Julia's EyesProducer
2010·
SpliceProducer
Producer, Screenplay
2009·
RageProducer
2009·
District 9Thanks
2008·
While She Was OutExecutive Producer
Screenplay
Screenplay
2008·
Insignificant ThingsProducer
2008·
Rudo & CursiProducer
Creative Producer
2007·
Year of the NailThanks
2007·
Diary of the DeadThanks
2007·
The OrphanageExecutive Producer
2006·
Pan's LabyrinthProducer, Screenplay, Director
2004·
CrónicasProducer
2002·
I Murder SeriouslyExecutive Producer
2002·
Blade IIDirector
2001·
Mimic 2Characters
2001·
The Devil's BackboneScreenplay, Director
2000·
Amores PerrosEditorial Coordinator
1999·
Under a SpellProducer
1995·
Algunas nubesMakeup Effects
1993·
CronosScreenplay, Director
1992·
Sólo con tu parejaThanks
1990·
Dying in the GulfStoryboard, Makeup Effects
1987·
GeometryProducer, Writer, Director
1987·
ObduliaFirst Assistant Director
1986·
Mrs. LupeAssistant Editor, Casting, Executive Producer, Screenplay, Director
Executive Producer