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My Take
Most people know Lambert Wilson as the sly, slippery Merovingian from The Matrix, but in France he's a genuine heavyweight, a seven-time César nominee with honors like the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres to his name. What I find remarkable is his sheer versatility, moving between singing, directing and acting with ease. There's an innate refinement to his presence, an elegance that never tips into vulgarity even in his most theatrical roles. Few actors can shine in both French cinema and Hollywood, and his decades-long staying power at the top is, to me, the surest proof of the real thing.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lambert Wilson
- Name (Japanese)
- ランベール・ウィルソン
- Reading
- らんべーる・うぃるそん
- Born
- August 3, 1958 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / film actor / film director / television actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2006 Officer of Arts and Letters
- 2017 Commander of the National Order of Merit
- 2011 Officer of the National Order of Merit
- Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lambert Wilson born?
Born August 3, 1958 (age 67).
Where is Lambert Wilson from?
Lambert Wilson is from Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France.
What does Lambert Wilson do?
Lambert Wilson works as singer, film actor, film director, television actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
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.