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Mathieu Amalric

Mathieu Amalric - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornOctober 25, 1965
Age60
BirthplaceNeuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Zodiac SignScorpio - (see also Mathieu Amalric's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacSnake
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForAward-winning actor and director, known internationally for 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' and as the James Bond villain in 'Quantum of Solace.'

Intro

Mathieu Amalric is a French actor and filmmaker acclaimed for his performances in both French and international cinema. He is particularly well known for roles in films such as 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' and as the villain Dominic Greene in the James Bond film 'Quantum of Solace.' His directorial work and acting in independent cinema have earned him multiple awards and recognition as one of France’s leading contemporary actors.

Early Life & Background

Mathieu Amalric was born to journalist Jacques Amalric and literary translator Nicole Zand. He grew up around Paris in an intellectually and artistically stimulating environment, which influenced his later career in cinema.

Career Highlights

  • Starring role in 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' (2007), for which he won the César Award for Best Actor.
  • Played the villain Dominic Greene in the James Bond film 'Quantum of Solace' (2008).
  • Directed award-winning films such as 'On Tour' (2010), which won the Best Director award at Cannes.
  • Won multiple César Awards, including Best Director and Best Actor.
  • Starred in critically acclaimed films such as 'Kings and Queen' (2004), 'Venus in Fur' (2013), and 'Ismael’s Ghosts' (2017).

Trivia

  • His mother, Nicole Zand, is a well-known journalist and literary translator for Le Monde.
  • Amalric is of partial Polish-Jewish descent through his maternal family.
  • He is multilingual, speaking French, English, and some German.
  • He frequently collaborates with director Arnaud Desplechin.
  • He has children with actress Jeanne Balibar.

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How old is Mathieu Amalric?

Mathieu Amalric is 60 years old.

When was Mathieu Amalric born?

Mathieu Amalric was born the 25 October 1965.

Where is Mathieu Amalric from?

Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France.

On His Birth-Day

About October 25th, 1965, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 25, 1965, the Second Vatican Council issued a significant declaration addressing the relationship between the Catholic Church and the Jewish people. This document called for Catholics to re-evaluate their attitudes toward Jews, emphasizing the need for a fraternal encounter and acknowledging the injustices inflicted upon Jews by Christians in the past. It marked a pivotal moment in Catholic-Jewish relations, promoting harmony and mutual respect.
  • Day of the week: October 25th, 1965 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Yesterday by The Beatles
  • #1 UK song: Get Off Of My Cloud by The Rolling Stones
  • Popular movie: The Sound of Music directed by Robert Wise

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathieu_Amalric
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0023832/