Career: In 1990, he had a small role in Bigas Luna's The Ages of Lulu, a film that also featured his mother. Two years later, Luna offered Bardem the lead role in his next project, the internationally successful Jamon, Jamon. He then starred in Luna's next film Golden Balls (1993). His first English-speaking role came in 1997 in Peridita Durango. He followed this with a number of Spanish-language movies before returning to an English-speaking role in the internationally acclaimed Before Night Falls, a role that earned him an Academy Award nomination. His recent movie credits include Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Biutiful, Eat Pray Love, Skyfall and The Counselor. He was the first Spanish actor to win an Academy Award when he won for his role in No Country for Old Men.