Carlos Encinas Bardem (born 7 March 1963) is a Spanish actor and writer. He is often cast in "tough guy" roles, if not outright villains. In addition to his native Spain, he has worked in film and television in Latin America and the United States. He has received three Goya Award nominations, both in acting and screenwriting categories, as well as seven Actors and Actresses Union Award nominations (and two wins).
Since making his film debut in Not Love, Just Frenzy in 1996, he has featured in pictures such as La zona (2007), Cell 211 (2009), Scorpion in Love (2013), and González: falsos profetas (2013). His television work includes credits in series such as La embajada, Club de cuervos, El señor de los cielos, El Cid, Queer You Are, 30 Coins, and The Chosen One.
He has also penned several novels, displaying a penchant for historical fiction.
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Life and career
Carlos Encinas Bardem was born in Madrid on 7 March 1963. He is the son of actress Pilar Bardem and the elder brother of actors Mónica and Javier Bardem. He earned a licentiate degree in history from the Autonomous University of Madrid and a diploma in foreign relations. He made his feature film debut in Not Love, Just Frenzy (1996), co-helmed by his cousin Miguel Bardem. A year later, he played a part in Álex de la Iglesia's film Perdita Durango, which starred his brother Javier.
