Biography
Who is Louis Garrel?
Early life and education
Louis Jean-Pierre Valentin Garrel was born in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, France. He grew up in the Pigalle district of the city. His mother is the actress Brigitte Sy and his father is the director Philippe Garrel. He is also the brother of actress Esther Garrel, and his grandfather was the actor Maurice Garrel. Louis lived with his mother during his childhood.
For his formal training, Louis attended the Lycée Fénelon in Paris. He also graduated from the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique. He began his career at a very young age, appearing on screen for the first time at six years old in the film Les Baisers de secours.
Acting career
Louis Garrel achieved significant recognition in 2002 while playing a character in Bernardo Bertolucci's film The Dreamers. Following this, he collaborated regularly with director Christophe Honoré on several projects, including Ma Mère, Dans Paris, Love Songs, The Beautiful Person, and Making Plans for Lena. He also appeared in films directed by his father, such as Regular Lovers, Frontier of the Dawn, A Burning Hot Summer, and Jealousy.
His work often involves playing men caught in love triangles or portraying historical figures. He played Jacques de Bascher in the film Saint Laurent, Jean-Luc Godard in Redoutable, and Alfred Dreyfus in the movie An Officer and a Spy. In 2019, he also joined the cast of the film Little Women. His performances have consistently earned him nominations at the César Awards, and he received the César Award for Most Promising Actor for his work in Les Amants réguliers.
Directing and other work
In addition to acting, Louis Garrel writes and directs his own feature films. His directorial work includes Two Friends, A Faithful Man, The Crusade, and The Innocent. He also directed several short films, such as Mes copains, Petit Tailleur, and La Règle de trois. He has collaborated with numerous directors, including Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Maïwenn, Greta Gerwig, and Nicole Garcia.
Beyond filmmaking, Louis has been involved in fashion campaigns. He appeared in advertisements for Emporio Armani in 2004 and 2023. He also served as the face of the Valentino Uomo fragrance starting in 2014. In 2024, he became a menswear brand ambassador for the fashion house Dior.
Personal life and relationships
Louis Garrel speaks French, English, and Italian. He was in a relationship with actress Valeria Bruni Tedeschi from 2007 until 2012. During their time together, they adopted a daughter named Oumy from Senegal. He was also in a relationship with actress Golshifteh Farahani, who starred in his film Two Friends.
In June 2017, Louis married model and actress Laetitia Casta. The couple welcomed a son named Azel in March 2021. Reports indicated that the couple separated in 2025, which was confirmed in a 2026 interview with the Financial Times.
Birthday and age
Louis Garrel was born on June 14, 1983, which makes Louis 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Louis shares the date with 46 other famous people.
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