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My Take
Yvan Attal fascinates me precisely because he refuses to be one thing. Born in Tel Aviv and a fixture of French cinema, he acts, writes, directs and even dubs, and the awards, from a César revelation prize to the Order of Merit, confirm how deeply the industry trusts him. I find that performers who also build stories from behind the camera bring a rare double vision to their work. Their films carry a texture you cannot fake. Attal is one of those restless, multi-faceted creators I never stop wondering about, always curious what perspective he will reveal next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yvan Attal
- Name (Japanese)
- イヴァン・アタル
- Reading
- いゔぁん・あたる
- Born
- January 4, 1965 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / dub actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2022 Officer of the National Order of Merit
- César Award for Best Male Revelation
- Prix Jean Gabin
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Yvan Attal born?
Born January 4, 1965 (age 61).
Where is Yvan Attal from?
Yvan Attal is from Tel Aviv, Israel.
What does Yvan Attal do?
Yvan Attal works as film director, screenwriter, dub actor, film actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.