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Benoît Poelvoorde is known for acting.
Born in Namur, Belgium (age 61).
2 awards including Knight of the Order of Leopold.
Benoît Poelvoorde has 46 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (46)
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Knight of the Order of Leopold
2005
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Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award
1992
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Biography
Benoît Poelvoorde is a Belgian actor, comedian, and filmmaker, born on September 22, 1964, in Namur, Belgium. He first gained recognition with the cult film C'est arrivé près de chez vous (1992), a darkly comedic mockumentary where he played a serial killer with unsettling charm. This film launched his career and established his unique blend of humor and intensity.
Throughout the late 1990s and 2000s, Poelvoorde became a staple of Franco-Belgian cinema, starring in comedies like Les Randonneurs (1997), Le Vélo de Ghislain Lambert (2001), and Podium (2004), where he portrayed an obsessive Claude François impersonator—a role that earned him a César nomination. His versatility allowed him to transition into more dramatic roles, such as Entre ses mains (2005) and Coco avant Chanel (2009), where he starred alongside Audrey Tautou.
In recent years, Poelvoorde has continued to balance absurdist comedy (Au poste !, Fumer fait tousser) with auteur-driven projects (Le Tout Nouveau Testament, Saint-Amour). His ability to oscillate between slapstick humor and introspective performances makes him one of the most distinctive actors in European cinema
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How old is Benoît Poelvoorde?
Benoît Poelvoorde is 61 years old, born on .
Where was Benoît Poelvoorde born?
Benoît Poelvoorde was born in Namur, Belgium.
What movies or shows has Benoît Poelvoorde been in?
Benoît Poelvoorde has 46 credits in our database. Notable titles include How to Make a Killing (2025), Beating Hearts (2024), Savages (2024), Represent (2023), Normale (2023).
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