Javier Botet
Javier Botet López (born 30 July 1977) is a Spanish actor, best known as a creature actor using his tall, thin build and long fingers resulting from Marfan syndrome. Although he originally worked in Spain, he has been making regular appearance in Hollywood horror films since 2013. His roles include Tristana Medeiros in the REC franchise (2007–2009), the title character in Mama (2013), Set in The Mummy (2017), Slender Man in the 2018 film of the same name, and Dracula in The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023).
Also recorded as Javier Botet López
Javier Botet
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- Spain
- Occupation
- actor · film director · film producer · screenwriter · executive producer
- Honours
- Time Machine Award
- Languages
- Spanish
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Early life
Early life
His appearances in horror films also include Crimson Peak (2015), The Conjuring 2 (2016), It (2017) and its 2019 sequel, Insidious: The Last Key (2018), and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019).
Botet was born in Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha, the son of Agustín Andrés Botet Rodríguez and María del Carmen Servilia López Nieto. At age five, he was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome. The hyperlaxity of certain body tissues brought about by Botet's condition has given him extremely long and fine fingers along with a tall, thin build, with Botet standing at 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) tall and weighing 123 pounds (56 kg).
Career
Career
Botet's unique physique, coupled with a personal interest in performing and fantasy, eventually led to his being cast in Brian Yuzna's Beneath Still Waters (2005). Two years later, he played the role of Tristana Medeiros in Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza's REC (2007).
Theater and television
Theater and television
In addition to film, Botet has acted in theatre productions, such as his portrayal of Frankenstein's monster in Teatros del Canal's stage adaptation of Frankenstein (2010). He has also appeared on television, including as a member of an alien species known as the Ba'ul in a 2019 episode of Star Trek: Discovery. Additionally that same year Botet appeared as a wight in the Game of Thrones episode The Long Night (2019).
Personal life
Personal life
Botet lives in Madrid.
Filmography
Filmography
TV actor
31. Fantasiazko eta Beldurrezko Zinemaren Asteko kartelaren protagonista eta aktorea den Javier Botetekin topaketa. Encuentro con el protagonista del cartel y actor Javier Botet en el marco de la 31ª Semana de Cine Fantástico y de Terror. Argazkia / fotografía: Iñigo Royo
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Javier Botet en la alfombra roja de los Premios Goya 2024 celebrados en Valladolid Fecha
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Awards
On 7 October 2019, Botet, along with actress Maribel Verdú, received the Màquina del Temps (English: Time Machine) award at the 2019 Sitges Film Festival. The annual award is specifically given to individuals from the fantasy genre for excellence in their field.
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- 1.Moyano, Hernán. Javier Botet: "De niño me atraían las películas de terror donde había criaturas". Radio Cantilo. 21 July 2018.
- 2.How Javier Botet's Rare Marfan Syndrome Enabled His Acting Career. Hollywood Reporter. 2017-07-20.
- 3.Feldberg, Isaac. Meet Javier Botet, the 'It' boy of scary. The Boston Globe. 2017-09-01.
- 4.Reparto de Actores por Papeles (Cast Actors by Roles): Frankenstein o el moderno Prometeo de Mary Shelley -. Teatros Del Canal. 18 June 2012.
- 5.Britt, Ryan. Star Trek: Discovery Star Doug Jones Reflects on Saru's Transformation and Red Angel. SyFy.com. February 22, 2019.
- 6.Rosado, Ricardo. Maribel Verdú y Javier Botet Premio Màquina del Temps. Fotogramas. Hearst Magazines International. 4 September 2019.
- 7.Festival Internacional de Cinema Fantàstic de Catalunya. Maribel Verdú and Javier Botet's talent is rewarded on a day of Spanish fantastic. sitgesfilmfestival.com. October 7, 2019.
- 8.Brian Yuzna, director. Beneath Still Waters. Lionsgate. October 24, 2005. 123422932.
- 9.Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza, directors. REC. A Filmax International/Castelao Production. November 23, 2007. 742079856.
- 10.Turek, Ryan. Interview: Rec & Rec 2's Javier Botet. ComingSoon.net. 11 October 2009.
- 11.Andy Muschietti, director. Mama. Universal Pictures Presents a De Milo and Toma 78 Production. January 8, 2013. 963425097.
- 12.Abrams, Simon. Witching & Bitching Movie Review. RogerEbert.com. 13 June 2014.
- 13.Guillermo Del Toro, director. Crimson Peak. A Legendary/Universal Pictures Presentation/DDY Production. October 16, 2015. 973019671.
- 14.Johannes Roberts, director. The Other Side of the Door. Twentieth Century Fox Presents A 42/Fire Axe Pictures Production. March 4, 2016. 947734083.
- 15.James Wan, director. The Conjuring 2. A Warner Bros. release of a New Line Cinema Presentation, in association with RatPac-Dune Entertainment. A Safran Co./Atomic Monster Production. June 10, 2016. 1043709662.
- 16.Caradog W. James, director. Don't Knock Twice. A Seymour/Red & Black Films Production. September 22, 2016. 984422413.
- 17.Alex Kurtzman, director. The Mummy. Universal Pictures in association with Perfect World Pictures. A Secret Hideout/Conspiracy Factory/Sean Daniel Company Production. May 22, 2017. 995854743.
- 18.Andy Muschietti, director. It. New Line Cinema Presents in Association with RatPac-Dune Entertainment, A Vertigo Entertainment/Lin Pictures/KatzSmith Production. September 8, 2017. 1013560941.
- 19.Adam Robitel, director. Insidious: The Last Key. Universal Pictures Presents a Stage 6 Films Presentation of a Blumhouse/Oren Peli Production. January 5, 2018. 1041019442.
- 20.Sylvain White, director. Slender Man. A Screen Gems, Mythology Entertainment, Madhouse Entertainment, and It Is No Dream Entertainment production. August 10, 2018. 1124455331.
- 21.Barkan, Jonathan. Exclusive: MARA Stills Reveal Javier Botet's Terrifying Titular Creature. Dread Central. August 1, 2018.
- 22.Stewart, Lexi. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Bringing the Monsters to Life with Practical FX at Spectral Motion. Stan Winston School of Character Arts. August 23, 2019.
- 23.Jordan, Waylon. Long-Awaited 'Polaroid' Released in September. iHorror. 21 August 2019.
- 24.Andy Muschietti, director. It Chapter Two. A New Line Cinema, Double Dream, Vertigo Entertainment and Rideback Production. September 6, 2019. 1126676722.
- 25.Javier Botet: Me considero cineasta, no actor. EFE. 4 November 2020.
- 26.Gimeno, Santiago. 'Malasaña 32': Sergio Castellanos saluda a los lectores de SensaCine + adelanto EXCLUSIVO. Sensacine. 11 January 2020.
- 27.Navarro, Meagan. Monster Anatomy: His House Summons A Night Witch. Fangoria. 17 May 2021.
- 28.Hamman, Cody. Amigo: Javier Botet stars in Spanish thriller coming to theatres this weekend. JoBlo. 30 November 2022.
- 29.Úbeda-Portugués, Alberto. Los estrenos del 16 de junio. 'El fantástico caso del Golem'. Las sorpresas de la vida. Aisge. 13 June 2023.
- 30.Jurgensen, John. He Was Taunted About His Body. Then It Made Him a Star. The Wall Street Journal. 9 August 2023.
- 31.Arribas, Alicia G. "El hombre del saco", un film inocente y ochentero del coco que se lleva a los niños malos. La Vanguardia. 9 August 2023.
- 32.D'Alessandro, Anthony. 'Do Not Enter', Formerly 'Creepers', Sets Spring Release And Drops Trailer. Deadline Hollywood. February 17, 2026.
- 33.Ridley Scott, director. Alien: Covenant. 20th Century Fox in association with TSG Entertainment, Brandywine, and Scott Free Productions. May 19, 2017. 1001348614.
- 34.Miguel Sapochnik, director. The Long Night. 3. April 28, 2019.
- 35.González Camaño, Óscar. Justo antes de Cristo: saben aquel que diu que un romano va a Tracia…. Desperta Ferro. 13 April 2019.
- 36.Pérez, Laura. 'El Vecino' de Netflix reconcilia al Fran Perea actor con el "personaje" en una temporada final absurda y divertida. Vertele!. eldiario.es. 20 May 2021.
- 37.Quien es quien en la cuarta temporada de '#Luimelia'. Cultura en Serie. 22 July 2021.
- 38.¿Quién es quién en 'Dos años y un día'?: así son los personajes de la nueva serie de Atresplayer Premium. El Periódico de Catalunya. 3 July 2022.
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