Vincent Cassel
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 characters often go between being alluring and villainous within the same performance
- His collaborations with writer, director and actor Mathieu Kassovitz solidified his popularity as a versatile tough guy
- 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 AwardWinner
- 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