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Noémie Merlant was born on November 27, 1988 in 15th arrondissement of Paris, France and is credited as an actor, film director and screenwriter. That puts Noémie Merlant at 37 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include César Award for Best Supporting Actress (2023).
My Take
Noémie Merlant is, for my money, one of the most compelling figures in French cinema right now. Her gaze in Portrait of a Lady on Fire reached straight through the screen, and her 2023 César win confirmed she is more than a breakout. What truly interests me is that she also directs and writes; she refuses to be merely the object of a beautiful image. An actor who knows the vulnerability of performing tends to film others with unusual precision, and I find her insistence on telling her own stories genuinely thrilling to follow.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Noémie Merlant
- Name (Japanese)
- ノエミ・メルラン
- Reading
- のえみ・めるらん
- Born
- November 27, 1988 (age 37)
- Origin
- 15th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Occupation
- actor / film director / screenwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2023 César Award for Best Supporting Actress
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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 Noémie Merlant born?
Noémie Merlant was born on November 27, 1988 and is 37 years old.
Where is Noémie Merlant from?
Noémie Merlant is from 15th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What does Noémie Merlant do?
Noémie Merlant works as actor, film director, screenwriter.
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