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Matthias Schoenaerts

Matthias Schoenaerts - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornDecember 08, 1977
Age48
BirthplaceAntwerp, Belgium
Zodiac SignSagittarius - (see also Matthias Schoenaerts's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacSnake
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForRoles in 'Rust and Bone,' 'Bullhead,' 'Far from the Madding Crowd,' and 'The Danish Girl.'

Intro

Matthias Schoenaerts is a Belgian actor known for his roles in critically acclaimed films such as 'Rust and Bone,' 'Bullhead,' and 'Far from the Madding Crowd.' He has gained international recognition for his powerful performances and versatility across European and Hollywood cinema.

Early Life & Background

Matthias Schoenaerts was born in Antwerp, Belgium, on December 8, 1977. He is the son of actor Julien Schoenaerts, and grew up immersed in the world of performing arts. He attended the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp before pursuing an acting career.

Career Highlights

  • Breakout role in 'Bullhead' (2011), which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
  • Starred alongside Marion Cotillard in 'Rust and Bone' (2012), earning international acclaim.
  • Portrayed Gabriel Oak in 'Far from the Madding Crowd' (2015) with Carey Mulligan.
  • Featured in 'The Danish Girl' (2015) and 'The Mustang' (2019).
  • Has worked with prominent directors such as Jacques Audiard and Thomas Vinterberg.

Trivia

  • Matthias Schoenaerts is also an accomplished graffiti artist, working under the pseudonym 'Zenith.'
  • He speaks several languages, including Dutch, French, and English.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Matthias Schoenaerts?

Matthias Schoenaerts is 48 years old.

When was Matthias Schoenaerts born?

Matthias Schoenaerts was born the 8 December 1977.

Where is Matthias Schoenaerts from?

Antwerp, Belgium.

On His Birth-Day

About December 8th, 1977, in brief:

  • Historical events: On December 8, 1977, Mário Soares resigned as Secretary-General of Portugal's Socialist Party after failing to convince the party to withdraw its support for President António Ramalho Eanes in the upcoming presidential elections.
  • Day of the week: December 8th, 1977 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone
  • #1 UK song: Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings
  • Popular movie: Annie Hall directed by Woody Allen

Check the link for more news and curiosities on December 8th, 1977.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthias_Schoenaerts
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0774386/