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My Take
Guillaume Canet fascinates me because he could have coasted on his looks alone. Instead, this Parisian-born actor turned director and won a César for Tell No One, proving he had a real filmmaker's eye. The detail I love most is that he started as a competitive show jumper before acting, which hints at a disciplined, slightly restless temperament. I admire performers who refuse the easy path and chase the harder craft of directing. Canet embodies a very French blend of charm and seriousness, and I genuinely trust his choices behind the camera more than most actor-turned-directors.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Guillaume Canet
- Name (Japanese)
- ギヨーム・カネ
- Reading
- ぎよーむ・かね
- Born
- April 10, 1973 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
- Origin
- Boulogne-Billancourt, Seine, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film actor / actor / film director / film producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2000 Prix Jean Gabin
- 2007 César Award for Best Director
- 2007 Lumière Award for Best Film
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Guillaume Canet born?
Born April 10, 1973 (age 53).
Where is Guillaume Canet from?
Guillaume Canet is from Boulogne-Billancourt, Seine, France.
What does Guillaume Canet do?
Guillaume Canet works as screenwriter, film actor, actor, film director, film producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.