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Olivier Martinez

Olivier Martinez - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 12, 1966
Age60
BirthplaceParis, France
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also Olivier Martinez's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacSnake
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForAcclaimed film roles in 'Unfaithful,' 'The Horseman on the Roof,' and 'Before Night Falls'.

Intro

Olivier Martinez is a French film and television actor best known internationally for his roles in films such as 'Un, deux, trois, soleil,' 'The Horseman on the Roof,' 'Before Night Falls,' and 'Unfaithful.' He has garnered acclaim in both French and English-language cinema.

Early Life & Background

Olivier Martinez was born on January 12, 1966, in Paris, France. He was raised in a working-class family; his father was a Spanish professional boxer and his mother was French. Martinez studied at the prestigious Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique (CNSAD) in Paris.

Career Highlights

  • Won the César Award for Most Promising Actor in 1994 for 'Un, deux, trois, soleil'.
  • Starred in 'The Horseman on the Roof' (1995), one of the most expensive French films at the time.
  • Appeared in the Oscar-nominated film 'Before Night Falls' (2000).
  • Gained international fame in 'Unfaithful' (2002) alongside Diane Lane and Richard Gere.
  • Acted in 'S.W.A.T.' (2003) and other English-language productions.

Trivia

  • Olivier Martinez is of Spanish and French descent.
  • He was previously married to American actress Halle Berry.
  • Martinez has a son with Halle Berry.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Olivier Martinez?

Olivier Martinez is 60 years old.

When was Olivier Martinez born?

Olivier Martinez was born the 12 January 1966.

Where is Olivier Martinez from?

Paris, France.

On His Birth-Day

About January 12th, 1966, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 12, 1966, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson reaffirmed America's commitment to the Vietnam War, emphasizing the need to support South Vietnam against North Vietnamese aggression. This statement underscored the United States' ongoing military and political involvement in the region.
  • Day of the week: January 12th, 1966 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: We Can Work It Out by The Beatles
  • #1 UK song: Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles
  • Popular movie: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? directed by Mike Nichols

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivier_Martinez
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001511/