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Vincent Perez Biography

Birth Name:Vincent Perez

Birth Place:Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Camera department

Fast Facts

  • Was awarded a 2011 Capri Art Award
  • Has three children with actress and writer Karina Silla
  • After studying in Geneva and Paris, Perez pursued acting on stage
  • Watching Charlie Chaplin films as a young boy inspired him to pursue an acting career
  • Quote: "My mom hates my movies because I actually die in most of them; she thinks my career is a big mess and for her, it is impossible to love a film in which I die․ But come on, I don't really die in every one! Only in those for which it is really absolutely necessary; otherwise the movie would be a complete failure․"
  • Quote: "We grow up in a society that takes us apart instead of showing us we are all part of the same unit․"
  • Best known for his appearances in 'The Crow: City of Angels" and "Queen of the Damned․"
  • Holds a duel citizenship in Switzerland and Spain

Awards

  • 1991César-Most Promising Actor (Meilleur jeune espoir masculin): nominated
  • 1998Best Actor-: winner
  • 1998César-Best Supporting Actor (Meilleur acteur dans un second rôle): nominated
  • 1999César-Best Supporting Actor (Meilleur acteur dans un second rôle): nominated
  • 2008MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated
  • 2011Capri Arts Award-: winner
  • 2013CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - National Competition: nominated
  • 2016Golden Berlin Bear-: nominated
  • 2016Film and Literature Award-: nominated
  • 2023Audience Award-Feature Film: winner
  • 2024Young Jury Award-: nominated