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Vincent Cassel Biography

Birth Name:Vincent Crochon

Birth Place:Paris, France

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Received the Cesar for his role in "Mesrine" in 2009
Won the Patrick Dewaere Honorary Award at the 2002 Valenciennes International Festival of Action and Adventure Films
Born to journalist Sabine Litique and actor Jean-Pierre Cassel
Brother to rapper Mathias and step-brother to actress Cécile Cassel
Went to circus school when he was 17 and avoided the film industry for some time
Quote: "My father is best known for his light comedies, and I'm best known for crazy bad guys with short tempers․"
His collaborations with writer, director and actor Mathieu Kassovitz solidified his popularity as a versatile tough guy
His characters often go between being alluring and villainous within the same performance
Became the spokesperson for Yves Saint Laurent for their fragrance "La Nuit de l'Homme" in 2009
Fluent in English, Portuguese, Italian and basic, conversational Russian
He is featured in the songs "Paroles, Paroles" and "Non, Non, Non" by Zap Mama in 2009
Is skilled at Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that he demonstrates in "Ocean's Twelve․"

Awards

1996César-Most Promising Actor (Meilleur jeune espoir masculin): nominated
1996César-Best Actor (Meilleur acteur): nominated
2002César-Best Actor (Meilleur acteur): nominated
2002EFA People's Choice Award-Best European Actor: nominated
2004NRJ Ciné Award-Sexiest Actor (Acteur le plus sexy): nominated
2005NRJ Ciné Award-Sexiest Actor (Acteur le plus sexy): nominated
2008IOMA-Best Supporting Actor (Miglior attore non protagonista): nominated
2008Best Actor Award-: winner
2009César-Best Actor (Meilleur acteur): winner
2009DFCC-Best Actor: nominated
2009Globe de Cristal-Best Actor (Meilleur acteur): winner
2009Golden Globe-Best European Actor (Migliore Attore Europeo): winner
2009Lumiere Award-Best Actor (Meilleur comédien): winner
2009Golden Capital-Best Actor: nominated
2009Étoile d'Or-Best Actor (Premier rôle masculin): winner
2010IFTA Award-Best International Actor: nominated
2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2011COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2011Chlotrudis Award-Best Actor: nominated
2011Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2011Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2011IOMA-Best Supporting Actor (Miglior attore non protagonista): nominated
2012CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actor - International Competition: nominated
2012CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2012CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2012VFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film: nominated
2016AFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2016César-Best Actor (Meilleur acteur): nominated
2017Canadian Screen Award-Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
2017César-Best Supporting Actor (Meilleur acteur dans un second rôle): nominated
2017Globe de Cristal-Best Actor (Meilleur acteur): nominated
2017Jury Prize-Best Actor: nominated
2020César-Best Actor (Meilleur acteur): nominated
2021Critics' Choice Documentary Award-Best Narration: nominated
2025TFCA Award-Outstanding Lead Performance in a Canadian Film: nominated