Belgian actor Benoit Pulvard, whose films are particularly chic, was born on September 22, 1964 in the small city of Namur in the family of a driver and a grocer. Father died when his son was barely fifteen. Benoit decided to leave home and earn money on the side to help his mother. The teenager did not have a profession, so he got a job in the theater as an assistant director for technical issues.
Theatre
Once in an evening performance, Benoit Pulvard replaced one of the actors. His unusual appearance, playful expression on his face became the reason for a closer assessment by the directors, who saw a certain performing potential in the young assistant. So Benoit Pulvard quickly enough turned from a working stage into a characteristic theater actor.
In addition to participating in performances, Benoit took up artistic photography and in a short time achieved noticeable success in this matter. His works were exhibited at various exhibitions and thematic shows.
To improve his skills, Benoit Pulvard became a volunteer at the Brussels School of Graphics. There he met the famous Belgian actor Belvo Remi, who, in addition to filming in film projects, was engaged in producing and directing activities. New acquaintances had many common interests, and they became friends. Soon Benoit had another friend, Andre Bonzel, who was also a professional filmmaker. Together, the three friends filmed an inexpensive short film entitled "Unemployment Guide - Not for Daniel-Daniel."
First masterpiece
In 1992, a creative trio (Benoit Pulvard, Andre Bonzel and Remy Belvo) created the full-length film "Man Bites a Dog", which made a splash and received flattering reviews from critics. The film won the Andre Cavans Award for Best Film of the Year.
After such success, Benoit Pulvard decided to go on alone to comedy projects that the popular Canal + television channel needed. He became the author of two humorous programs, such as “Magazines of the city of Manatan” and “Never in the great never”, thereby earning a reputation as a talented comedian.
Main roles
However, the actor soon became closely within the framework of television programs, and he returned to the big movie, starring in the films "Travelers" and "Podium". Then Benoit Pulvard, films with whose participation became increasingly popular, played the role of an adventurer and a card player named Reggio in the film "Four-Wheel Drive", staged in 2002 by director Alain Berberyan. This was the second main role of Benoit.
A year earlier, the actor played his first major role, creating the image of the cyclist Zhislen Lambert in the film "Cyclist" by Philip Arel.
Awards
In 2002, Benoit Pulvard became a laureate of the prestigious Jean Gaben Film Award , which was presented to him with the phrase "encouraging young talent." Two years later, the actor himself became a member of the jury of the film festival, chaired by Quentin Tarantino, a great admirer of his work.
Filmography
Benoit Pulvard, whose comedies and other films have already compiled an impressive list, is currently being actively filmed. The following is a sample list of films featuring the actor.
- "A Man Bites a Dog" (1992), Ben's character.
- "The Convoys Expect" (1999), the role of Ataman Roger.
- "Honorary Gates" (2001), the role of Regis Demane.
- "Cyclist" (2001), the character of Gislen Lambert.
- "Four-wheel drive" (2002), the role of Francis Reggio.
- Laughter and Sorrow (2003), First Aid Officer.
- "Podium" (2003), the character of Bernard Frederick.
- Vision (2004), the role of Lenny Bar.
- "Cowboy" (2007), the role of Daniel Piron.
- "Two Worlds" (2007), the character of Remy Bassano.
- "The War of the Beauties" (2008), the role of Frank Chevrel.
- "Another Dumas" (2009), the role of Auguste Macke.
- "Kill me!" (2010), the role of Monsieur Deman.
- "Neurotics in Love" (2010), character of Jean René.
- "Big Party" (2012), the role of Benoit Bonzini.
- The Price of Glory (2013), Eddie.
Benoit Pulvard: personal life
The actor’s last passion is Chiara Mastroianni, daughter of world cinema superstar Marcello Mastroianni and Catherine Deneuve. Before meeting with Chiara on the set of the film “Three Hearts,” Benoit had been dating a certain Coralie for about twenty years, of whom little was known.
And now, forty-two-year-old Chiara with two children from different men went to Pulvard as another prize.