Matthias Schoenaerts
Date of Birth: December 8, 1977
Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Antwerp, Belgium
Biography:
Matthias Schoenaerts, born on December 8th, 1977 in Belgium, is a versatile and talented actor who has been captivating audiences since his early teens. He made his debut at the tender age of 13 with a role in the critically acclaimed film "Daens," which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
As he grew older, Schoenaerts continued to showcase his acting prowess, earning recognition for his roles in films such as "Loft" (2008), where he played the character Filip, and the Oscar-nominated film "Bullhead" (2011) which featured him as Jacky Vanmarsenille. This role gained him international attention and set the stage for his future projects.
His star continued to rise with his performance in the BAFTA and Golden Globe-nominated film "Rust and Bone" (2012), where he portrayed Ali, a role that earned him the prestigious César Award for Most Promising Actor. This success only fueled his passion for acting, leading him to take on even more challenging roles in various films.
Over the years, Schoenaerts has showcased his exceptional range and talent with memorable performances as Eric Deeds in "The Drop" (2014), Bruno von Falk in "Suite Française" (2015), Gabriel Oak in "Far from the Madding Crowd" (2015), Hans Axgil in "The Danish Girl" (2015), and Uncle Vanya in "Red Sparrow" (2018).
In 2015, he received critical acclaim for his portrayal of an ex-soldier suffering from PTSD in the film "Disorder," and continued to impress audiences with his performance as an inmate training a wild horse in "The Mustang" (2019).
In recognition of his remarkable contributions to the world of cinema, Schoenaerts was named Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters in France in 2015. This esteemed honor further solidifies Matthias Schoenaerts' position as one of the most talented actors working today.
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