Pascal Duquenne facts for kids
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Pascal Duquenne
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Pascal Duquenne, on the left, c.1996
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| Born | 8 August 1970 |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Awards | Best Actor Award (Cannes Film Festival) 1996 The Eighth Day Joseph Plateau Award for Best Actor 1996 The Eighth Day |
| Honours | Order of the Crown Bronze Zinneke |
Pascal Duquenne is a talented Belgian actor. He was born on August 8, 1970. Pascal is known for his amazing acting skills, especially in movies. He lives in Brussels, the capital of Belgium. Pascal also has Down syndrome, and he has shown the world that having Down syndrome doesn't stop you from achieving great things.
In 1996, Pascal won a very important award at the Cannes Film Festival. This festival is a big event where movies from all over the world are celebrated. He shared the award for Best Actor for his role as Georges in the movie The Eighth Day. He shared this honor with another actor, Daniel Auteuil, who played the character Harry in the same film.
In 2004, Pascal received a special honor from Belgium. He was made a Commander in the Order of the Crown (Belgium). This is a high award given to people who have done great things for their country.
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Pascal Duquenne's Film Roles
Pascal Duquenne has acted in several movies, often working with the director Jaco Van Dormael. These films have helped him show his acting talent to many people.
Early Film Appearances
- Toto le héros (1991): This was one of Pascal's first movie roles, where he had a small part.
- Lumière et compagnie (1996): In this film, he played a supporting role, meaning he was an important character but not the main one.
Lead Role in The Eighth Day
- Le Huitième Jour (The Eighth Day) (1996): This movie was a big success for Pascal. He played the main character, Georges, and his performance earned him the Best Actor award at Cannes. The story is about the friendship between Georges and a businessman named Harry.
Later Film Projects
- The Room (2006): In this movie by Giles Daoust, Pascal took on another lead role.
- Mr. Nobody (2009): He had a supporting role in this film, which explores different life choices.
- The Brand New Testament (2015): Pascal also appeared in this movie, again in a supporting role.
Television Appearances
Besides movies, Pascal Duquenne has also acted on television.
TV Series Role
- Le commissaire Moulin (2004): He appeared in an episode of this TV series, showing his versatility as an actor.
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See also
In Spanish: Pascal Duquenne para niños
