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Melvil Poupaud

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Writer
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Melvil Poupaud at an event for Les sentiments (2003)
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Melvil Poupaud was born on 26 January 1973 in Paris, France. He is an actor and director, known for Laurence Anyways (2012), Speed Racer (2008) and Time to Leave (2005).
BornJanuary 26, 1973
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BornJanuary 26, 1973
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  • Awards
    • 8 wins & 13 nominations

Photos87

Chiara Mastroianni and Melvil Poupaud in A Christmas Tale (2008)
Anne Consigny and Melvil Poupaud in A Christmas Tale (2008)
Laurent Capelluto, Chiara Mastroianni, and Melvil Poupaud in A Christmas Tale (2008)
André Dussollier, Vanessa Larré, and Melvil Poupaud in Le grand jeu (2015)
André Dussollier and Melvil Poupaud in Le grand jeu (2015)
Melvil Poupaud and Clémence Poésy in Le grand jeu (2015)
Melvil Poupaud in Le grand jeu (2015)
André Dussollier and Melvil Poupaud in Le grand jeu (2015)
André Dussollier and Melvil Poupaud in Le grand jeu (2015)
Isabelle Carré and Melvil Poupaud in Hideaway (2009)
Isabelle Carré and Melvil Poupaud in Hideaway (2009)
Isabelle Carré and Melvil Poupaud in Hideaway (2009)

Known for

Laurence Anyways (2012)
Laurence Anyways
7.6
  • Laurence Alia
  • 2012
Matthew Fox and Emile Hirsch in Speed Racer (2008)
Speed Racer
6.0
  • Johnny 'Goodboy' Jones
  • 2008
Time to Leave (2005)
Time to Leave
7.1
  • Romain
  • 2005
By the Grace of God (2018)
By the Grace of God
7.2
  • Alexandre Guérin
  • 2018

Credits

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Actor

  • Coup de chance
    • Post-production
  • Dans l'Ombre
    • Paul Francoeur
    • In Production
    • TV Mini Series
  • Melvil Poupaud and Virginie Efira in Just the Two of Us (2023)
    Just the Two of Us
    • Grégoire Lamoureux
    • 2023
  • Johnny Depp and Maïwenn in Jeanne du Barry (2023)
    Jeanne du Barry
    • Comte du Barry
    • 2023
  • À mon seul désir (2022)
    À mon seul désir
    • L'acteur connu
    • 2022
  • Géraldine Pailhas, Melvil Poupaud, Michel Vuillermoz, Quentin Dolmaire, and Daphne Patakia in OVNI(s) (2021)
    OVNI(s)
    • Didier Mathure
    • TV Series
    • 2021–2022
  • Marion Cotillard and Melvil Poupaud in Brother and Sister (2022)
    Brother and Sister
    • Louis Vuillard
    • 2022
  • Léa Seydoux in One Fine Morning (2022)
    One Fine Morning
    • Clément
    • 2022
  • Daniel Hendler, Melvil Poupaud, and Vimala Pons in 15 Ways to Kill Your Neighbour (2022)
    15 Ways to Kill Your Neighbour
    • Jean-Claude
    • 2022
  • Fanny Ardant and Melvil Poupaud in The Young Lovers (2021)
    The Young Lovers
    • Pierre Escande
    • 2021
  • Benjamin Voisin and Félix Lefebvre in Summer of 85 (2020)
    Summer of 85
    • Monsieur Lefèvre
    • 2020
  • Jean Dujardin and Louis Garrel in An Officer and a Spy (2019)
    An Officer and a Spy
    • Maître Labori
    • 2019
  • Isabelle Huppert, Melvil Poupaud, Galatéa Bellugi, and Lukas Ionesco in Golden Youth (2019)
    Golden Youth
    • Hubert
    • Lucille's husband
    • 2019
  • By the Grace of God (2018)
    By the Grace of God
    • Alexandre Guérin
    • 2018
  • Jean-Hugues Anglade, Patrick Chesnais, Claire Keim, Melvil Poupaud, Emmanuelle Seigner, Sofia Essaïdi, and Laouni Mouhid in Insoupçonnable (2018)
    Insoupçonnable
    • Paul Brodsky
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • Silent Streams (2018)
    Silent Streams
    • 2018
  • Agathe Bonitzer and Sandrine Kiberlain in When Margaux Meets Margaux (2018)
    When Margaux Meets Margaux
    • Marc
    • 2018

Director

  • Melvil
    • Director
    • 2006
  • Qui a tué Johnny Mac?
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2004
  • Pronobis
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2003
  • Rémi
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2001
  • Quelque chose
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1999
  • Boulevard Mac Donald
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1994
  • 3 jours...
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1988
  • Ces jours où les remords vous font vraiment mal au coeur
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1985
  • Qui es-tu Johnny Mac?
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1984

Writer

  • Melvil
    • Writer
    • 2006
  • Qui a tué Johnny Mac?
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2004
  • Pronobis
    • writer
    • Short
    • 2003
  • Rémi
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2001
  • Quelque chose
    • writer
    • Short
    • 1999
  • Boulevard Mac Donald
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 1994
  • 3 jours...
    • writer
    • Short
    • 1988
  • Ces jours où les remords vous font vraiment mal au coeur
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 1985
  • Qui es-tu Johnny Mac?
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 1984

Videos29

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Trailer 1:49
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Official Trailer
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Personal details

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  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • January 26, 1973
    • Paris, France
  • Spouse
    • Georgina Tacou(separated, 1 child)
  • Relatives
    • Yarol Poupaud(Sibling)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    At the age of 10, he bought a video camera to make small movies in his bedroom.
  • Trademark
      Frequently cast by François Ozon.

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