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Vincent Perez
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Perez in 2017
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| Born | 10 June 1964 |
| Occupation | Actor, director, photographer |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Karine Silla
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| Children | 3; including Iman |
Vincent Perez (born 10 June 1964) is a talented Swiss actor, director, and photographer. He is well-known for his roles in movies like The Crow: City of Angels, where he played Ashe Corven, and Queen of the Damned, where he was Marius de Romanus. In French cinema, he has starred in famous films such as Cyrano de Bergerac, Le Bossu, La Reine Margot, and Indochine.
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Early Life and Training
Vincent Perez was born in Lausanne, Switzerland, on June 10, 1964. His father was from Spain, and his mother was from Germany. His mother was a homemaker, and his father worked in import and export.
Vincent began studying acting in Geneva. He then continued his training at famous schools like the CNSAD and the Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers. Before becoming a film star, he started his acting journey in theatre.
Vincent Perez's Career
Vincent Perez has had a long and successful career in both movies and television. He is also a skilled director and photographer.
Acting in Movies
Vincent's big break came when he starred as Christian in the movie Cyrano de Bergerac alongside Gérard Depardieu. For this role, he was nominated for a César Award, which is a very important film award in France.
Since then, he has appeared in many different films. He has acted opposite famous actresses like Catherine Deneuve, Kim Basinger, Isabelle Adjani, and Aaliyah.
Television Roles
On television, Vincent Perez starred in Paris enquêtes criminelles. This show was the French version of the American series Law & Order: Criminal Intent. In it, he played Lieutenant Vincent Revel.
He also played Frankenstein's monster in a 2004 TV movie called Frankenstein. This movie was a modern take on Mary Shelley's classic 1818 novel.
Directing Films
Vincent Perez has also shown his talent behind the camera as a director. Two of his short films, L'échange and Rien à dire, were nominated for the Palme d'Or at the famous Cannes Film Festival. This is a major achievement for a director.
Photography Work
Beyond acting and directing, Vincent Perez is also a talented photographer. His photos have been shown at festivals and in art galleries around the world.
For example, he had an exhibition called Face to Face. It featured photographs of famous people like Carla Bruni, Johnny Hallyday, and Gérard Depardieu. This exhibition was shown at Rencontres d'Arles, a well-known photography festival in France.
In December 2012, he displayed his photographs of dancers from the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow, Russia. Two years later, in December 2014, these same photos were shown again at a gallery in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Personal Life
Vincent Perez is married to French actress Karine Silla. They got married in 1998. Together, they have three children. One of their children is the model Iman Perez.
Awards and Nominations
Vincent Perez has received several awards and nominations throughout his career for his acting and directing work.
César Awards
- 1991: Nominated for Most Promising Actor for Cyrano de Bergerac
- 1998: Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Le bossu
- 1998: Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Ceux qui m'aiment prendront le train
Palme d'Or (Cannes Film Festival)
- 1992: Nominated for Best Short Film for L'échange
- 1999: Nominated for Best Short Film for Rien à dire
Montréal World Film Festival
- 2002: Nominated for Grand Prix des Amériques for Peau d'ange
MTV Movie Awards Russia
- 2008: Nominated for Best Fight for Kod apokalipsisa (shared with Anastasiya Zavorotnyuk)
Cabourg Film Festival
- 1992: Won the Prix Jean Gabin
- 2008: Won Best Actor for Le bossu
See also
In Spanish: Vincent Pérez para niños
