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Gilles Lellouche

ジル・ルルーシュ　/　じる・るるーしゅ

Actor from France

July 5, 1972 (age 53)　・　Savigny-sur-Orge, Seine-et-Oise, France

Seine-et-Oise
actor
film director
screenwriter

My Take

Gilles Lellouche is one of those French actors who anchors a film rather than dominating it, and that is precisely why I admire him. Born in 1972 near Paris, he has built a deep résumé across Tell No One, Mesrine, Little White Lies and BAC Nord, while also directing and writing. What strikes me is his refusal to play the conventional movie star; he brings a lived-in, slightly weary authenticity that makes ensemble pieces feel real. The honorary citizenship of Fontainebleau hints at a man rooted in his world rather than chasing global fame. For me, he is a craftsman whose career rewards close, ongoing attention.

Overview

Gilles Lellouche (French pronunciation: [ʒil ləluʃ]; born 5 July 1972) is a French actor and director. Most known for his performances in Tell No One (2006), Mesrine (2008), Little White Lies (2010), The Players (2012), The Connection (2014), C'est la vie! (2017), In Safe Hands (2018) and BAC Nord (2020).

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Gilles Lellouche
Name (Japanese): ジル・ルルーシュ
Reading: じる・るるーしゅ
Born: July 5, 1972 (age 53)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Cancer / Rat
Origin: Savigny-sur-Orge, Seine-et-Oise, France
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
Agency: Private
Occupation: actor / film director / screenwriter / film actor / film screenwriter

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

Awards & achievements

honorary citizen of Fontainebleau

3. Relationships

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Children: Private
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4. Personality

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