Albert Dupontel

Albert Dupontel
Albert Dupontel in 2013
Born (1964-01-11) 11 January 1964 (age 60)
Occupation(s)Actor, film director, screenwriter
Years active1988–present

Albert Dupontel (French: [albɛʁ dypɔ̃tɛl]; born 11 January 1964[1]) is a French actor, film director and screenwriter.[2] Following his father's path, he studied medicine but eventually switched to theater, disillusioned by hospital life.[3] He started his career as a stand-up comedian. In February 1998, his film Bernie took the Grand Prize at the 9th Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival which was attended by Dupontel.[4]

  1. ^ Birth certificate n°59-1961 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
  2. ^ "Albert Dupontel". Canal+.
  3. ^ France inter 13 oct 2020
  4. ^ "YUBARI INTERNATIONAL FANTASTIC ADVENTURE FILM FESTIVAL'98". yubarifanta.com. Archived from the original on 2004-04-07. Retrieved 2009-09-20.