Photo: Joost Pauwels / CC0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Matthias Schoenaerts is the rare actor whose physical presence does the talking before a single line. From his haunting, dangerous turn in Bullhead, the Belgian has built a career on quiet intensity rather than flash, and I trust that kind of craft completely. Debuting on film at fourteen suggests this was always in his blood, and France's Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in 2015 confirms Europe sees the real thing too. I admire performers who let the work speak instead of the press cycle, and Schoenaerts is one of the most convincing of his generation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matthias Schoenaerts
- Name (Japanese)
- マティアス・スーナールツ
- Reading
- まてぃあす・すーなーるつ
- Born
- December 8, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
- Origin
- Antwerp, Province of Antwerp, Belgium
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / film producer / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Bullhead | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Matthias Schoenaerts born?
Born December 8, 1977 (age 48).
Where is Matthias Schoenaerts from?
Matthias Schoenaerts is from Antwerp, Province of Antwerp, Belgium.
What does Matthias Schoenaerts do?
Matthias Schoenaerts works as actor, film actor, film producer, television actor.
What is Matthias Schoenaerts known for?
Notable works include Bullhead.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
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.