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My Take
Mathieu Amalric is, to my mind, the embodiment of French cinematic intelligence. Many know him as the Bond villain in Quantum of Solace, but his real weight lies in two César Awards for Best Actor and a Cannes Best Director prize, a rare double mastery of being both in front of and behind the camera. His work with Wes Anderson shows a playful side, while his French films reveal genuine depth. Honored as Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, he's a true man of culture. Artists who reach the summit on both sides of the lens are vanishingly rare, and I deeply admire him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mathieu Amalric
- Name (Japanese)
- マチュー・アマルリック
- Reading
- まちゅー・あまるりっく
- Born
- October 25, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / stage actor / film actor / film producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1997 César Award for Best Male Revelation
- 2005 César Award for Best Actor
- 2008 César Award for Best Actor
- 2010 Cannes Best Director Award
- Commandeur 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 Mathieu Amalric born?
Born October 25, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Mathieu Amalric from?
Mathieu Amalric is from Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France.
What does Mathieu Amalric do?
Mathieu Amalric works as film director, screenwriter, stage actor, film actor, film producer.
How tall is Mathieu Amalric?
Mathieu Amalric is 2 cm.
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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.