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Benoît Magimel

Acting Born May 11, 1974 Paris, France 95 credits

Biography

Benoît Magimel is a French actor born in Paris, France. He began his acting career at the age of 14, appearing in his first film. Magimel has starred in a variety of roles in French cinema, with a prolific career spanning numerous film appearances. He co-starred with Juliette Binoche in the 1999 film Children of the Century. Magimel has a daughter, Hana, born in 1999, with Juliette Binoche. His relationship with Binoche ended in 2003. Magimel is a male actor, born on May 11, 1974. He is known for his work in the acting profession, with 95 known credits.

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Career

Career overview

Benoît Magimel is a French actor who began his acting career at the age of 14. He has appeared in numerous roles in French cinema. Magimel's early start in the industry suggests a long and prolific career.

Throughout his career, Magimel has co-starred with notable French actresses, including Juliette Binoche, with whom he appeared in the 1999 film Children of the Century. This collaboration marked a significant point in his career, showcasing his ability to work alongside established talent.

Magimel's body of work includes a variety of roles, with a total of 95 known credits. His extensive experience in French cinema has allowed him to develop a range of acting skills, making him a versatile and sought-after actor.

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Known for

▦ Film

Nana

2027
Film

De Gaulle: Résistance

as Koenig

The Hunt

as Franck
Film

The Taste of Things

as Dodin Bouffant
Film

Pacifiction

as De Roller
Film

Raped by an Angel 4: The Rapist's Union

as Self - Guest
Film

Revoir Paris

as Thomas
Film

Incredible But True

as Gérard
Film

Little White Lies 2

as Vincent Ribaud
Film

Carbone

as Antoine Roca
Film

Standing Tall

as Yann
Film

The Connection

as 'Le Fou'

Frequent co-stars

Jean Dujardin 3 shared titles
Gilles Lellouche 3 shared titles
Simon Abkarian 2 shared titles
Simon Russell Beale 2 shared titles
Loïc Corbery 2 shared titles
Anamaria Vartolomei 2 shared titles
Niels Schneider 2 shared titles
Félix Kysyl 2 shared titles
Karim Leklou 2 shared titles
Tom Mison 2 shared titles

Career timeline

GreenlandNana
De Gaulle: RésistanceThe HuntThe Birthday PartyMi Amor
No Chains, No MastersRosalieSaint-Exupéry
Beau gesteFaut Voir - L'Hebdo cinémaThe Taste of ThingsTêtàtête(s)Le Marchand de sable
PacifictionLe Late avec Alain ChabatThe A TalksRevoir ParisJack Mimoun & the Secrets of Val Verde
LoversPeacefulDune Dreams
An Easy GirlLittle White Lies 2Lola and the Sea
MoneyCarboneThe Piano Teacher: Behind the Scenes - Postsync SessionsMemoir of WarAnatomy of Betrayal
Marseille150 MilligramsFast Convoy
Standing TallCafardWe Were Young
The Connection
For a Woman
My Way
Special ForcesHeadwinds
The CounselLittle White LiesMon poteTraceless
2 Alone in ParisInju: The Beast in the ShadowPossibility of an IslandResolution 819
Crime InsidersA Girl Cut in TwoIntimate Enemies24 Bars
Charlie SaysFair PlaySur la terre comme au ciel : Making of Les Chevaliers du CielThe Life and Work of Claude Chabrol
Sky FightersTrouble
Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the ApocalypseThe Bridesmaid
The Flower of EvilStrange GardensErrance
The Nest
The Piano TeacherTo MathieuLisaIsabelle Huppert, une vie pour jouer
The King Is Dancing
The Children of the Century
Vivement dimancheA Minute of SilenceAlready DeadNo happy end
Thieves
La HaineA Single Girl
Putain de porteJalnaLe Chambon
The Stolen Diary

Full filmography

  • Greenland (2027)
  • Nana (2027)
  • De Gaulle: Résistance (2026) as Koenig
  • The Hunt (2026) as Franck
  • The Birthday Party (2026) as Franck
  • Mi Amor (2026) as Vincent
  • No Chains, No Masters (2024) as Eugène Larcenet
  • Rosalie (2024) as Abel
  • Saint-Exupéry (2024) as Directeur de l'Aéropostale (voix)
  • Beau geste (2023) as Self
  • Faut Voir - L'Hebdo cinéma (2023) as Self - Guest
  • The Taste of Things (2023) as Dodin Bouffant
  • Têtàtête(s) (2023) as Self - Guest
  • Le Marchand de sable (2023) as Yvan
  • The King of Algiers (2023) as Roger
  • Pacifiction (2022) as De Roller
  • Le Late avec Alain Chabat (2022) as Self
  • The A Talks (2022) as Self - Guest
  • Revoir Paris (2022) as Thomas
  • Jack Mimoun & the Secrets of Val Verde (2022) as Jonas Anatoli
  • Incredible But True (2022) as Gérard
  • It Was the War of Algeria (2022) as Narrator
  • Filmoteca de Catalunya 10 anys al Raval (2022)
  • Lovers (2021) as Léo Redler
  • Peaceful (2021) as Benjamin
  • Dune Dreams (2021) as Simon
  • An Easy Girl (2019) as Philippe
  • Little White Lies 2 (2019) as Vincent Ribaud
  • Lola and the Sea (2019) as Philippe
  • Money (2017) as Vincent
  • Carbone (2017) as Antoine Roca
  • The Piano Teacher: Behind the Scenes - Postsync Sessions (2017) as Walter Klemmer (archive footage)
  • Memoir of War (2017) as Pierre Rabier
  • Anatomy of Betrayal (2017)
  • Marseille (2016) as Lucas Barres
  • 150 Milligrams (2016) as Dr Antoine Le Bihan, professor
  • Fast Convoy (2016) as Alex
  • Standing Tall (2015) as Yann
  • Cafard (2015) as Jean Mordant (voice)
  • We Were Young (2015) as Gérôme
  • The Connection (2014) as 'Le Fou'
  • For a Woman (2013) as Michel
  • My Way (2012) as Paul Lederman
  • Special Forces (2011) as Captain 'Tic-Tac '
  • Headwinds (2011) as Paul Anderen
  • The Counsel (2010) as Léo Demarsan
  • Little White Lies (2010) as Vincent Ribaud
  • Mon pote (2010) as Bruno Duchêne, former robber and car fan
  • Traceless (2010) as Étienne Meunier
  • 2 Alone in Paris (2008) as Le commissaire
  • Inju: The Beast in the Shadow (2008) as Alex Fayard
  • Possibility of an Island (2008) as Daniel
  • Resolution 819 (2008) as Jacques Calvez
  • Crime Insiders (2007) as Frank
  • A Girl Cut in Two (2007) as Paul Andre Claude Gaudens
  • Intimate Enemies (2007) as Terrien
  • 24 Bars (2007) as Didier
  • Charlie Says (2006) as Pierre
  • Fair Play (2006) as Jean-Claude
  • Sur la terre comme au ciel : Making of Les Chevaliers du Ciel (2006) as Self
  • The Life and Work of Claude Chabrol (2006) as Self
  • Sky Fighters (2005) as Capitaine Antoine "Walk'n" Marchelli
  • Trouble (2005) as Matyas / Thomas
  • Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004) as Capitaine Reda
  • The Bridesmaid (2004) as Philippe Tardieu
  • The Flower of Evil (2003) as François Vasseur
  • Strange Gardens (2003) as Emile Bailleul
  • Errance (2003) as Jacques
  • The Nest (2002) as Santino
  • The Piano Teacher (2001) as Walter Klemmer
  • To Mathieu (2001) as Matthieu
  • Lisa (2001) as Sam
  • Isabelle Huppert, une vie pour jouer (2001) as Walter Klemmer (archive footage)
  • The King Is Dancing (2000) as Louis XIV
  • The Children of the Century (1999) as Alfred de Musset
  • Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
  • A Minute of Silence (1998) as Marek
  • Already Dead (1998) as David
  • No happy end (1998)
  • Thieves (1996) as Jimmy Fontana
  • La Haine (1995) as Benoît
  • A Single Girl (1995) as Rémi
  • Putain de porte (1994)
  • Jalna (1994) as Eden Whiteoak
  • Le Chambon (1994) as René
  • The Stolen Diary (1993) as Maurice
  • Sweetheart (1992) as Thomas
  • The Country Years (1992) as Jules
  • Les Ritals (1991) as François jeune
  • Dad Is Gone, Mom Also (1989) as Jérôme
  • Life Is a Long Quiet River (1988) as Momo Groseille
  • Cérémonie des César (1976) as Self - Presenter
  • L'Enragé
  • La vie obstinée as Joseph
  • Gabin, un héros français as Jean Gabin