Biography
Who is Mathieu Amalric?
Early life and family
Mathieu Amalric was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, which is a suburb of Paris, France. His father, Jacques Amalric, worked as an editor for publications including Le Monde and Libération. His mother, Nicole Zand, was a literary critic for Le Monde.
His mother was born in Poland to Jewish parents. She relocated to France during the beginning of World War II. These family roots are part of his background.
Rise to fame and cinema career
Mathieu Amalric first gained significant attention for his role in the motion picture Ma Vie Sexuelle. This performance earned him a César Award for Best Male Revelation.
He gained international recognition for his performance in The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. In this movie, he portrayed Jean-Dominique Bauby, a journalist living with locked-in syndrome. This role resulted in him winning a César Award for Best Actor.
He later appeared in the James Bond feature Quantum of Solace, where he played the villain Dominic Greene. His filmography also includes roles in Wes Anderson projects such as The Grand Budapest Hotel and The French Dispatch.
Directing and other work
Beyond acting, Mathieu is an accomplished filmmaker. He directed the movie On Tour, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. This project secured him the Best Director Award at the event.
He also directed and acted in the 2014 movie The Blue Room. This film was selected to compete in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival. He continues to work as a screenwriter, stage actor, and film producer.
Personal life and interests
Mathieu Amalric has three sons. Two of his children are with French actress and singer Jeanne Balibar. He has one son with theater director and writer Stéphanie Cléau.
Between 2019 and 2024, he was in a romantic relationship with Canadian conductor and soprano Barbara Hannigan. Regarding sports, he is a supporter of the Girondins de Bordeaux football club.
He stands approximately 170 centimeters tall. He has received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, an honor recognizing his contributions to the arts.
Birthday and age
Mathieu Amalric was born on October 25, 1965, which makes Mathieu 60 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Mathieu shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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