Édgar Ramírez Biography: Movies, Wife, Ethnicity, Awards, Net Worth, Religion, Age

Édgar Ramírez is a Venezuelan actor whose journey from his homeland to major international film and television productions showcases his versatility and ambition.

He first gained attention in Latin America before breaking into Hollywood with roles such as a CIA assassin in The Bourne Ultimatum (2007).

His portrayal of the notorious terrorist Ilich “Carlos the Jackal” Ramírez Sánchez in the miniseries Carlos (2010) earned him significant critical recognition including a César Award for Most Promising Actor.

Profile

• Full name: Édgar Filiberto Ramírez Arellano
• Date of birth: 25 March 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: San Cristóbal, Táchira State, Venezuela
• Nationality: Venezuelan
• Profession: Actor, producer
• Parents: Soday Arellano (mother)/Filiberto Ramírez (father)
• Siblings: Nataly Arellano (half-sister)
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Venezuelan
• Net worth: $6 million

Early Life and Education

Édgar Ramírez, now aged 48, was born on 25 March 1977 in San Cristóbal, Táchira State, Venezuela. His mother, Soday Arellano, was an attorney, and his father, Filiberto Ramírez, served in the military. He studied Communications at the Andrés Bello Catholic University in Caracas, graduating in 1999.

There he minored in audiovisual or “mass communication” fields while considering a career in diplomacy before he shifted his focus toward acting. Prior to fully becoming an actor, he served as executive director of the Venezuelan foundation “Dale al Voto,” which targeted youth civic engagement.

Personal Life

Édgar Ramírez is still possibly single at this time. He hasn’t spoken much about his personal life in terms of spouse, children or long-term partnerships.

Career

Édgar Ramírez began his acting rise in Venezuela, earning recognition in the telenovela Cosita Rica (2003–2004) where he played Cacique Chacón. His major international launching point came with the film The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) in which he played an assassin named Paz.

The turning point came in 2010 when he starred as Carlos the Jackal in the miniseries Carlos, a performance that garnered him a César Award for Most Promising Actor and a host of nominations including Golden Globe and Emmy considerations.

From there, Ramírez embraced a diversity of roles: he portrayed a CIA operative in Zero Dark Thirty (2012), the Greek god Ares in Wrath of the Titans (2012), boxer Roberto “Hands of Stone” Durán in Hands of Stone (2016), and fashion-designer Gianni Versace in the television series The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2018).

He has continued appearing in major productions, expanding his presence in both film and streaming television globally.

Awards and Nominations

• César Award for Most Promising Actor (for Carlos, 2011)
• Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film (for Carlos)
• Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie (for Carlos)

Net Worth

Édgar Ramírez’s net worth is estimated at $6 million. His earnings likely stem from acting contracts, endorsements and associated media ventures.

Social Media

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Filmography

• Yotama se va volando (2003)
• Punto y Raya (2004)
• Domino (2005)
• El Don (2006)
• Elipsis (2006)
• The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
• Cyrano Fernández (2008)
• Che (2008)
• Vantage Point (2008)
• Carlos (2010)
• Wrath of the Titans (2012)
• Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
• The Counselor (2013)
• The Libertador (2013)
• Deliver Us from Evil (2014)
• Point Break (2015)
• Hands of Stone (2016)
• The Girl on the Train (2016)
• Gold (2016)