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My Take
What I admire about Guillaume de Tonquédec is that he embodies the unglamorous craft of acting. He didn't chase headline stardom; instead he moved fluidly between stage, television and film, earning a César for Best Supporting Actor and the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres. To me, a supporting-role award says more than a leading one ever could, because it rewards the actor who quietly makes everyone else better. With that aristocratic name and a Parisian background, he could have leaned on flash, but he chose substance. I find that kind of durable, character-driven career genuinely worth celebrating.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Guillaume de Tonquédec
- Name (Japanese)
- ギヨーム・ドゥ・トンケデック
- Reading
- ぎよーむ・どぅ・とんけでっく
- Born
- October 18, 1966 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Paris, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- 2013 César Award for Best Supporting Actor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Guillaume de Tonquédec born?
Born October 18, 1966 (age 59).
Where is Guillaume de Tonquédec from?
Guillaume de Tonquédec is from Paris, France.
What does Guillaume de Tonquédec do?
Guillaume de Tonquédec works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.