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My Take
Louis Garrel embodies a kind of French cinematic cool that feels almost inherited rather than learned. Bursting into the world's attention through Bertolucci's The Dreamers and becoming a fixture of Christophe Honoré's films, he carries a brooding, intellectual presence that very few actors can fake. What impresses me most is that he refused to stay merely a muse. He stepped behind the camera as a writer and director, winning a César for Best Original Screenplay in 2023. Knowing both sides of the lens gives his performances an unusual depth and self-awareness. I admire artists who command the full range of their craft, and Garrel clearly does.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Louis Garrel
- Name (Japanese)
- ルイ・ガレル
- Reading
- るい・がれる
- Born
- June 14, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- 13th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / cinematographer / screenwriter / film director / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2023 César Award for Best Original Screenplay
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.louis-garrel.com
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AB%E3%82%A4%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AC%E3%83%AC%E3%83%AB
Frequently asked questions
When was Louis Garrel born?
Born June 14, 1983 (age 43).
Where is Louis Garrel from?
Louis Garrel is from 13th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What does Louis Garrel do?
Louis Garrel works as actor, cinematographer, screenwriter, film director, stage actor.
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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.