Vincent Perez
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 ActorWinner
- 1998César - Best Supporting Actor (Meilleur acteur dans un second rôle):Nominated
- 1999César - Best Supporting Actor (Meilleur acteur dans un second rôle):Nominated
- 2003EFA People's Choice Award - Best European Actor:Nominated
- 2008MTV Movie Award - Best Fight:Nominated
- 2011Capri Arts AwardWinner
- 2013CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - National Competition:Nominated
- 2016Golden Berlin BearNominated
- 2016Film and Literature AwardNominated
- 2023Audience Award - Feature Film:Winner
- 2024Young Jury AwardNominated