Matthias Schoenaerts
Birth Name:
Matthias Schoenaerts
Birth Place:
Antwerp, Belgium
Profession
Actor, Producer
Fast Facts
- Won the New Auteurs Award at AFI Fest 2011 for his performance as cattle worker Jacky in "Bullhead․"
- Won a Best Newcomer Award at the 2013 César Awards for "Rust and Bone․"
- Won the Next Wave Award at Fantastic Fest for "Bullhead․"
- Completed his studies at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Antwerp
- Made his film debut at the age of 15, and the film, "Daens," was nominated for an Oscar
- Quote: "[on "The Drop"] "My character, he does despicable things, but is he absolutely a bad person? No․""
- Quote: "[on "The Drop"] "This is a universe of misfits․ What ties these people together is their ability to be alone․""
- Prefers to act in films that present compelling stories and characters over Hollywood blockbusters
- Though he first gained recognition for physically imposing roles in "Bullhead" and "Rust and Bone," other films like "Death of a Shadow" showcase his versatility as an actor
- Played a role in the most successful Flemish film at the Belgian box-office, "Loft," in 2008
Awards
- 2011Best Actor - New Auteurs:Winner
- 2011Next Wave Award - Best Actor:Winner
- 2011Ensor - Best Actor (Beste Acteur):Winner
- 2011Golden FilmWinner
- 2011Best Actor PrizeWinner
- 2012DFCC - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2012Magritte Award - Best Actor (Meilleur acteur):Winner
- 2012FIPRESCI Prize - Best Actor:Winner
- 2012Best ActorWinner
- 2013Chlotrudis Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2013Chlotrudis Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2013CinEuphoria - Best Duo - International Competition:Nominated
- 2013CinEuphoria - Best Actor - International Competition:Winner
- 2013César - Most Promising Actor (Meilleur espoir masculin):Winner
- 2013GAFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2013Globe de Cristal - Best Actor (Meilleur acteur):Nominated
- 2013ICS Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2013Lumiere Award - Best Actor (Meilleur comédien):Nominated
- 2013Magritte Award - Best Actor (Meilleur acteur):Nominated
- 2013Étoile d'Or - Best Male Newcomer (La révélation masculine):Winner
- 2015Capri Award - Breakout Actor:Winner
- 2018Ensor - Best Actor (Beste Acteur):Winner
- 2018Magritte Award - Best Actor (Meilleur acteur):Nominated
- 2019WFCC Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2020C&I Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2020Chlotrudis Award - Best Actor:Winner
- 2020Independent Spirit Award - Best Male Lead:Nominated
- 2024OFTA Television Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Limited or Anthology Series:Nominated