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Born on January 26, 1973, Melvil Poupaud is from 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. Public records list Melvil Poupaud as a film director, screenwriter and composer. The age as of 2026 is 53.
My Take
Melvil Poupaud is the kind of French actor who feels like he has always been around, and in a sense he has, since he started as a child performer. Born in Paris in 1973, he has built a career that wanders between mainstream cinema and the more rigorous art house world. What I find appealing is that he is not just an actor but a musician and guitarist as well, which gives his screen presence a certain unhurried, instinctive quality. He has worked with some of France's most distinctive directors over the decades. To me he embodies that very European idea of the actor as a long-haul artist rather than a flash-in-the-pan star.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Melvil Poupaud
- Name (Japanese)
- メルヴィル・プポー
- Reading
- めるゔぃる・ぷぽー
- Born
- January 26, 1973 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
- Origin
- 8th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / composer / guitarist / film actor
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Melvil Poupaud born?
Born January 26, 1973 (age 53).
Where is Melvil Poupaud from?
Melvil Poupaud is from 8th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What does Melvil Poupaud do?
Melvil Poupaud works as film director, screenwriter, composer, guitarist, film actor.
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