| Louis Garrel |
Garrel in Paris in 2009 |
| Born |
14 June 1983 (1983-06-14) (age 28)
Paris, France |
| Occupation |
actor, director |
| Years active |
1989 - present |
Louis Garrel (born 14 June 1983 in Paris) is a French actor. He is best known for his starring role in The Dreamers, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.[1][2] He regularly appears in films by French director Christophe Honoré, including Ma mère, Dans Paris, Les Chansons d'amour, La Belle Personne and Non ma fille, tu n'iras pas danser.[3]
[edit] Early life
Garrel is the son of director Philippe Garrel and actress Brigitte Sy. His grandfather, Maurice Garrel, and his godfather, Jean-Pierre Léaud, are also famous French actors.[3][4] He is a graduate of the Conservatoire de Paris.[3]
[edit] Film career
He was 6 years old when he first appeared onscreen, in the movie Le baisers de secours.[1] It would be more than a decade before appearing in another film, Ceci est mon corps. It wasn't until 2002, however, that Garrel gained international recognition playing Eva Green's twin brother in The Dreamers.[2] Director Bernardo Bertolucci found him on the first session of casting in Paris.[5] Garrel has since then starred in various French films before being awarded the 2006 César Award for Best Male Newcomer for his work in Les amants réguliers, directed by his father and featuring his grandfather in a supporting role.[1][3] He showcased his singing ability in the Christophe Honoré-directed film Les Chansons d'amour.[6]
In 2008, Garrel was the writer and director of the short film "Mes copains".[3]
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"It's true I have a hard time with the notion of creating a character. And I feel it's a limit. I'm always really impressed by actors who are able to construct a character, like Johnny Depp.” |
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—Louis Garrel, [1]
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[edit] Personal life
He is in a relationship with Valeria Bruni Tedeschi - the older sister of French First Lady Carla Bruni. Bruni Tedeschi adopted an African baby in 2009.[7][8] Aside from his native French, Garrel speaks fluent English and Italian.[3]
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Television
| Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
| 2010 |
Mistérios de Lisboa |
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2 episodes |
[edit] Awards and nominations
[edit] César Awards
[edit] Étoiles d'Or
[edit] Prix Patrick Dewaere
| Year |
Award |
Result |
| 2009 |
The award has been granted since 2008, in memory of French actor, Patrick Dewaere. |
Won[3] |
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d The Auteurs - Louis Garrel theauteurs.com
- ^ a b Rozemeyer, Karl. "Louis Garrel - Better in Threes" Premiere.com. March 21, 2008. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Internet Movie Database - Louis Garrel imdb.com
- ^ The Auteurs - Philippe Garrel theauteurs.com
- ^ Morales, Wilson. "The Dreamers: An Interview with Bernardo Bertolucci" Blackfilm.com. 2004. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
- ^ Orange, Michelle. "Talking with Christopher Honoré and Louis Garrel" Thevillagevoice.com. March 18, 2008. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
- ^ Boivin, Justine. "Tout oppose les deux sœur" October 14, 2008. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
- ^ Allen, Peter. "Carla Bruni 'besotted' after becoming aunt to Senegalese baby... will she adopt one of her own?" March 20, 2009. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
- ^ Académie des César - Site Officiel
[edit] External links
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| Date of birth |
June 14, 1983 |
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Paris, France |
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