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Olivier Gourmet was born in Namur, Province of Namur, Belgium on July 22, 1963. Olivier Gourmet is credited as a film actor, stage actor and television actor. The age as of 2026 is 63.
My Take
Olivier Gourmet is exactly the kind of actor I find most rewarding to watch: unflashy, deeply grounded, and utterly committed to truth on screen. Winning Best Actor at Cannes for Le Fils, a film built on silence and restraint, tells you everything about his craft. Working repeatedly with the Dardenne brothers demands enormous discipline, since their style strips away theatrics and forces the face to carry every emotion. That he keeps his private life almost entirely off the record only deepens my respect. Gourmet represents a European acting tradition where the work speaks louder than the celebrity, and I admire him enormously for it.
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- Name (English)
- Olivier Gourmet
- Name (Japanese)
- オリヴィエ・グルメ
- Reading
- おりゔぃえ・ぐるめ
- Born
- July 22, 1963 (age 63)
- Origin
- Namur, Province of Namur, Belgium
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
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Frequently asked questions
When was Olivier Gourmet born?
Born July 22, 1963 (age 63).
Where is Olivier Gourmet from?
Olivier Gourmet is from Namur, Province of Namur, Belgium.
What does Olivier Gourmet do?
Olivier Gourmet works as film actor, stage actor, television actor, actor.
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