Benoît Poelvoorde
Biography
Benoît Poelvoorde is a Belgian actor and comedian. He was born on September 22, 1964, in Namur, Belgium. Poelvoorde gained recognition with the cult film C'est arrivé près de chez vous, a darkly comedic mockumentary. He became a staple of Franco-Belgian cinema, starring in comedies such as Les Randonneurs, Le Vélo de Ghislain Lambert, and Podium. His versatility allowed him to portray various characters, including a serial killer and an obsessive Claude François impersonator. Poelvoorde has a large body of work with 109 known credits, and his acting career has spanned multiple decades.
Career overview
Benoît Poelvoorde is a Belgian actor and comedian. He first gained recognition with the cult film C'est arrivé près de chez vous, a darkly comedic mockumentary where he played a serial killer with unsettling charm. This film launched his career and established his unique blend of humor and intensity.
Throughout his career, Poelvoorde has become a staple of Franco-Belgian cinema, starring in comedies such as Les Randonneurs, Le Vélo de Ghislain Lambert, and Podium. In Podium, he portrayed an obsessive Claude François impersonator, a role that earned him a César nomination. His versatility has allowed him to take on a wide range of roles, showcasing his ability to excel in various genres.
Poelvoorde has appeared in numerous films and has a total of 109 known credits. He was born on September 22, 1964, in Namur, Belgium. His career has spanned multiple decades, with a consistent presence in Franco-Belgian cinema. He has established himself as a talented and versatile actor, capable of bringing unique charm and intensity to his roles.
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Full Filmography
121 titles- 5H48, Place des Martyrs (2027) as Rudy Simonaud
- Fausse note (2026) as Alexandre Miller
- Super Plan (2025) as Self - Guest
- How to Make a Killing (2025) as Major Roland Bodin
- Lucky Star (2025) as Jean Chevalin /Jacob
- I Love Peru (2025)
- Beating Hearts (2024) as La Brosse
- Savages (2024) as Father (voice)
- The Art of Nothing (2024) as Yves Machond
- Beau geste (2023) as Self
- Represent (2023) as Éric Andréï
- A Wonderful Girl (2023) as Paul
- Ce soir, c'est Palmashow (2023) as Self - Guest
- Normal (2023) as William
- Quelle époque ! (2022) as Self - Guest
- The Colors of Fire (2022) as Gustave Joubert
- Smoking Causes Coughing (2022) as Lézardin
- Adieu Paris (2022) as Benoît
- The Green Shutters (2022) as Félix
- Mad in Belgium (2022)
- Do You Do You Saint-Tropez (2021) as Claude Tranchant
- Inexorable (2021) as Marcel Bellmer
- A Town Called Panic: The Summer Holidays (2021) as Steven (voice)
- My Father's Stories (2021) as André Choulans
- How I Became a Superhero (2020) as Monté Carlo
- Adoration (2020) as Hinkel
- Delete History (2020) as Le livreur Alimazone
- White as Snow (2019) as Charles
- Venice Calling (2019) as Bernard Chamodot
- Father & Sons (2019) as Joseph
- Raoul Taburin (2019) as Raoul Taburin
- Ce soir, c'est Palmashow (2019) as Self - Guest
- Panique au village : La Foire agricole (2019) as Steven (voice)
- Bonsoir ! (2018) as Self - Guest
- Sink or Swim (2018) as Marcus
- Keep an Eye Out (2018) as Commissioner Buron
- An Indian Tale (2017) as Pierre
- Panique tous courts (2017) as Steven (voice)
- Quotidien (2016) as Self - Guest
- The Jews (2016) as Boris
- Saint Amour (2016) as Bruno
- A Town Called Panic: Double Fun (2016) as Steven (voice) (archive footage)
- A Town Called Panic: Back to School Panic! (2016) as Steven (voice)
- Les Shadoks et la maladie mystérieuse (2016) as (voice)
- Family for Rent (2015) as Paul-André
- The Brand New Testament (2015) as God
- The Price of Fame (2015) as Eddy
- 3 Hearts (2014) as Marc Beaulieu
- Zebra Stripes (2014) as José
- Tied (2013) as Le banquier
- The Big Bad Wolf (2013) as Philippe
- A Place on Earth (2013) as Antoine Dumas
- A Town Called Panic: Christmas Panic! (2013) as Steven (voice)
- The Big Night (2012) as Benoît Bonzini, alias NOT
- Twice Upon a Time (2012) as Jean Esnart
- My Worst Nightmare (2011) as Patrick Demeuleu
- Nothing to Declare (2010) as Ruben Vandevoorde
- Romantics Anonymous (2010) as Jean-René Van Den Hugde
- En chantier, monsieur Tanner ! (2010) as Jean-César Astor
- Mammuth (2010) as Le récupérateur de métal
- Kill Me Please (2010) as M. Demanet
- The Other Dumas (2010) as Auguste Maquet
- C à vous (2009) as Self - Guest
- Coco Before Chanel (2009) as Étienne Balsan
- Park Benches (2009) as Customer at the hook
- A Town Called Panic (2009) as Steven (voice)
- Beauties at War (2009) as Franck Chevrel
- Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008) as Brutus
- Louise-Michel (2008) as Guy l'ingénieur
- Hikers in Saint-Tropez (2008) as Éric Jacquemart
- Cowboy (2007) as Daniel Piron
- Two Worlds (2007) as Rémy Bassano
- Jean-Philippe (2006) as Bernard Frédéric, double of Claude François
- One Fine Day (2006) as François Berthier
- Charlie Says (2006) as Joss
- Akoibon (2005) as Jean-Mi
- In His Hands (2005) as Laurent Kessler
- Podium (2004) as Bernard Frédéric
- Narco (2004) as Lenny Barr
- Aaltra (2004) as Motocross Fan
- The Return of James Battle (2004) as Allan Chiasse
- Le Pied (2003) as Le pied (voice)
- Mr. Manatane's notebooks (2003) as Mr. Manatane
- Mr. Manatane's notebooks (2003) Idea
- Laughter and Punishment (2003) as Le prof de secourisme
- A Town Called Panic (2002) as Steven (voice)
- Dead Weight (2002) as Francis Reggio
- A Day in the Life of French Cinema (2002) as Self
- The Political Life of the Belgians (2002) as self
- Ghislain Lambert's Bicycle (2001) as Ghislain Lambert
- Ghislain Lambert's Bicycle (2001) Writer
- Doors of Glory (2001) as Regis Demanet
- The Carriers Are Waiting (1999) as Roger
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
- Just for Laughs (1997) as L'innocent
- Mr. Manatane's Notebooks (1997) as Monsieur Manatane
- Mr. Manatane's Notebooks (1997) Creator
- Le Signaleur (1997) as L'organisateur
- Hikers (1997) as Éric Jacquemart
- L'Année des Guignols - Les Voleurs de patates (1996) as (voice)
- L'Année des Guignols - Du cul, du cul, du cul ! (1996) as Multiples voix
- Jamais au grand jamais ! (1996) as Monsieur Manatane
- Jamais au grand jamais ! (1996) Writer
- Jamais au grand jamais ! (1996) Creator
- Modèle déposé (1995) as René Altrus
- Modèle déposé (1995) Writer
- Modèle déposé (1995) Director
- Man Bites Dog (1992) as Ben
- Man Bites Dog (1992) Screenplay
- Man Bites Dog (1992) Producer
- Man Bites Dog (1992) Director
- Beware of the Ravens (1989) as The director
- Mama's Lover (1987)
- No C4 for Daniel Daniel (1987) as Daniel Daniel
- No C4 for Daniel Daniel (1987) Writer
- No C4 for Daniel Daniel (1987) Director
- La reconnaissance
- Le Serpent majuscule as Henri
- Pourquoi pas nous ?
- Démodé
- Le Palmier
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Benoît Poelvoorde best known for?
Benoît Poelvoorde is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including How to Make a Killing (2025), Lucky Star (2025), Beating Hearts (2024), Beau geste (2023).
When and where was Benoît Poelvoorde born?
Benoît Poelvoorde was born on September 22, 1964 in Namur, Belgium.
How many credits does Benoît Poelvoorde have?
Benoît Poelvoorde has accumulated over 121 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2027.
What is Benoît Poelvoorde's background in cinema and television?
Benoît Poelvoorde is a Belgian actor and comedian. He was born on September 22, 1964, in Namur, Belgium. Poelvoorde gained recognition with the cult film C'est arrivé près de chez vous, a darkly comedic mockumentary. He became a staple of Franco-Belgian cinema, starring in comedies such as Les Randonneurs, Le Vélo de G...
Benoît Poelvoorde by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Beating Hearts (2024) as La Brosse — aged about 59
- Man Bites Dog (1992) as Ben — aged about 27
- Sink or Swim (2018) as Marcus — aged about 53
- Coco Before Chanel (2009) as Étienne Balsan — aged about 44
- Keep an Eye Out (2018) as Commissioner Buron — aged about 53
- The Brand New Testament (2015) as God — aged about 50
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