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Benoît Poelvoorde
Benoît Poelvoorde is a distinguished Belgian actor, screenwriter, director, and producer. Born on 22 September 1964, his entrance into the world of film and entertainment began in 1983 and has spanned to the present day. Known for his unique interpretations and commitment to his craft, Poelvoorde was initially keen to become a draughtsman and also developed professionalism as a photographer. His foray into film began with his first movie, Pas de C4 pour Daniel Daniel, which he co-directed and co-wrote in 1988. His later works included writing, producing, and directing C'est arrivé près de chez vous (Man Bites Dog internationally) with Rémy Belvaux and André Bonzel. This film gained critical recognition, further propelling his career in the industry.
As his career continued to blossom, Poelvoorde starred in two series on the French pay-channel Canal+ and several movies such as Les Randonneurs, Le Boulet and Podium. These roles brought him fame not just in Belgium but in France as well. In 2001, he starred in Le Vélo de Ghislain Lambert, a film revolving around one of his passions: bicycling. In 2002, he was recognized for his potential and talent when he received the Jean Gabin Prize. An actor of varied talents, Poelvoorde's impressive performance in 2008 in the movie Astérix aux Jeux olympiques won the hearts of critics and audiences alike. His roles, even the serious ones, have demonstrated his range as an actor. He also achieved recognition for his work in A Place on Earth (2013), where he received a Magritte Award for Best Actor.
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Given Name: Benoît Poelvoorde
Born: Namur, Belgium
Citizenship: Belgium
Birthday: September 22, 1964
Occupations: Actor, screenwriter, director, producer
Years Active: 1983-present
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Movies Featuring Benoît Poelvoorde
Coco Before Chanel
How I Became a Super Hero
Smoking Causes Coughing
White as Snow
Sink or Swim
Man Bites Dog
Keep an Eye Out
En chantier, monsieur Tanner !
Nothing to Declare
The Big Bad Wolf
The Big Night
Twice Upon a Time
Tied
A Place On Earth
A Town Called Panic: Christmas Panic!
Zebra Stripes
Family for Rent
Les Shadoks et la maladie mystérieuse
A Town Called Panic: Back to School Panic!
Saint Amour
The Jews
An Indian Tale
Keep an Eye Out
Venice Calling
Doors of Glory
Ghislain Lambert’s Bicycle
Father & Sons
White as Snow
Raoul Taburin
Panique au village : La Foire agricole
Adoration
Dead Weight
Aaltra
Podium
In His Hands
The Return of James Battle
Akoibon
Laughter and Punishment
Jean-Philippe
Charlie Says
Two Worlds
Cowboy
One Fine Day
Delete History
No C4 for Daniel Daniel
Do You Do You Saint-Tropez
Inexorable
Adieu Paris
The Summer Holidays
My Father’s Stories
The Green Shutters
Hikers in Saint-Tropez
Hikers
Louise-Michel
Beauties at War
How to Make a Killing
Le Signaleur
Beating Hearts
I Love Peru
Park Benches
Asterix at the Olympic Games
A Wonderful Girl
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2021
How I Became a Super Hero
White as Snow
Charles
Keep an Eye Out
Le commissaire Buron
Do You Do You Saint-Tropez
Claude Tranchant
Inexorable
Marcel Bellmer
Adieu Paris
Benoît
The Summer Holidays
Steven (voice)
My Father’s Stories
André Choulans
2019
Sink or Swim
Marcus
Venice Calling
Bernard Chamodot
White as Snow
Charles
Raoul Taburin
Raoul Taburin
Panique au village : La Foire agricole
Steven (voice)
Adoration
Hinkel
2016
Les Shadoks et la maladie mystérieuse
(voice)
A Town Called Panic: Back to School Panic!
Steven (voice)
Saint Amour
Bruno
The Jews
Boris
2013
The Big Bad Wolf
Philippe
Tied
Le banquier
A Place On Earth
Antoine Dumas
A Town Called Panic: Christmas Panic!
Steven (voice)
2008
Hikers in Saint-Tropez
Éric Jacquemart
Louise-Michel
Guy l'ingénieur
Asterix at the Olympic Games
Brutus
2006
Jean-Philippe
Bernard Frédéric, double of Claude François
Charlie Says
Joss
One Fine Day
François Berthier
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