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Benoît Magimel Biography

Birth Place:
Paris, France
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Began his career as a child actor, appearing in the film Life is a Long Quiet River at age 13
  • Dropped out of school at age 16 to concentrate on acting
  • In 2011, lent his voice to the video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
  • Made an Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters in 2013

Awards

  • 2016César Awards-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2013César Awards-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2001Cannes Film Festival-Best Actor: winner
  • 1997César Awards-Most Promising Actor: nominated

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