How old is Guillermo del Toro?

Guillermo del Toro is 61 years old (born October 9, 1964).

Is Guillermo del Toro still alive?

Yes, Guillermo del Toro is still alive as of 2026, aged 61.

Where is Guillermo del Toro from?

Guillermo del Toro is from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Mexico.

What generation is Guillermo del Toro?

Guillermo del Toro is a Baby Boomer, born in 1964.

Guillermo del Toro

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Guillermo del Toro is one of the most recognized Mexican Directors of the Baby Boomer generation.

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.

"Guillermo del Toro achieved his most significant critical and commercial success with "The Shape of Water" (2017), which won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director." — About Guillermo del Toro

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Born

Years in career43 years active

October 9th, 1964

Birthplace

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Known for

🎬 Director

Nationality

Mexico

Generation

Baby Boomer

Career

43 years

Region

North America

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How Guillermo del Toro compares to other Directors

🎂Guillermo del Toro is 3 years younger than the average Director

Metric	Guillermo del Toro	Avg Director	Difference
Age	61	64	-3 yrs
Career length	43 yrs	~35 yrs	+8 yrs
Based on 249 Director profiles in our database

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Facts about Guillermo del Toro

Did you know?

Did you know that Guillermo del Toro's deeply religious grandmother attempted to exorcise him multiple times during his childhood, believing he was possessed by demons?

5 Lesser-known facts

He started making short films at age 8 with his father's Super 8 camera, often featuring monster toys.
His personal home, "Bleak House," is a dedicated museum of his horror/fantasy collections and workspaces.
He worked for 10 years as a special effects makeup artist before directing his first feature film.
His deeply Catholic grandmother attempted to exorcise him multiple times as a child.
He is known for his extensive personal library of over 50,000 books, often organized by subject rather than author.

Career highlight

Guillermo del Toro achieved his most significant critical and commercial success with "The Shape of Water" (2017), which won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. This poignant fairy tale about a mute cleaner and an amphibious creature solidified his unique vision in mainstream cinema.

Legacy

Del Toro's legacy is defined by his masterful ability to blend dark fantasy, horror, and fairy tale aesthetics, creating visually stunning and emotionally resonant narratives that often explore the beauty and humanity found in the monstrous and the marginalized.