André Dussollier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
André Dussollier
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Dussollier in 2017
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| Born | 17 February 1946 Annecy, Haute-Savoie, France
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–present |
André Dussollier (born 17 February 1946) is a famous French actor. He has starred in many films and plays, becoming well-known for his versatile acting. He has won several important awards for his work.
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André Dussollier's Acting Career
André Dussollier started his acting journey in the 1970s. He has worked with many well-known directors throughout his career. He is known for his calm and thoughtful way of acting.
Notable Films and Roles
André Dussollier has appeared in over 100 films! Here are a few of his memorable roles:
- In 1985, he starred in Three Men and a Cradle, a very popular French comedy.
- He worked with director Alain Resnais many times, including in Mélo (1986) and Same Old Song (1997).
- In 2001, he was the narrator for the beloved film Amélie, which many people around the world enjoyed.
- He also played a key role in A Very Long Engagement (2004), another film by the director of Amélie.
- More recently, he appeared in Beauty and the Beast (2014) and Everything Went Fine (2021).
Awards and Recognitions
André Dussollier has received many awards for his amazing acting.
César Awards Wins
The César Awards are like the French equivalent of the Oscars. André Dussollier has won three César Awards:
- In 1993, he won Best Supporting Actor for his role in A Heart in Winter (Un cœur en hiver).
- In 1998, he won Best Actor for his performance in Same Old Song (On connaît la chanson).
- In 2002, he won Best Supporting Actor for his part in The Officers' Ward (La Chambre des officiers).
Other Nominations
Besides his wins, he has been nominated for many other awards, showing how respected he is in the film and theater world. He was nominated for several more César Awards for films like Mélo and Tanguy. He has also been nominated for Lumières Awards and Molière Awards, which celebrate the best in French cinema and theater. In 2015, he won a Molière Award for Best Actor in a Public Theatre for his play Novecento.
See also
In Spanish: André Dussollier para niños
