Benoît Poelvoorde
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Benoît Poelvoorde is a Belgian actor, comedian, and filmmaker, born on September 22, 1964, in Namur, Belgium. He first gained recognition with the cult film C'est arrivé près de chez vous (1992), a darkly comedic mockumentary where he played a serial killer with unsettling charm. This film launched his career and established his unique blend of humor and intensity. Throughout the late 1990s and 2000s, Poelvoorde became a staple of Franco-Belgian cinema, starring in comedies like Les Randonneurs (1997), Le Vélo de Ghislain Lambert (2001), and Podium (2004), where he portrayed an obsessive Claude François impersonator—a role that earned him a César nomination. His versatility allowed him to transition into more dramatic roles, such as Entre ses mains (2005) and Coco avant Chanel (2009), where he starred alongside Audrey Tautou. In recent years, Poelvoorde has continued to balance absurdist comedy (Au poste !, Fumer fait tousser) with auteur-driven projects (Le Tout Nouveau Testament, Saint-Amour). His ability to oscillate between slapstick humor and introspective performances makes him one of the most distinctive actors in European cinema
Known for
Credits
How to Make a Killing (2025)
as Major Roland Bodin
Beating Hearts (2024)
as La Brosse
Coco Before Chanel (2009)
as Étienne Balsan
Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008)
as Brutus
How I Became a Superhero (2020)
as Monté Carlo
The Brand New Testament (2015)
as God
Sink or Swim (2018)
as Marcus
Nothing to Declare (2010)
as Ruben Vandevoorde
Dead Weight (2002)
as Francis Reggio
White as Snow (2019)
as Charles
Le Trésor (2026)
Actor
Man Bites Dog (1992)
as Ben
Do You Do You Saint-Tropez (2021)
as Claude Tranchant
Smoking Causes Coughing (2022)
as Lézardin
Lucky Star (2025)
as Jean Chevalin /Jacob
Narco (2004)
as Lenny Barr
The Colors of Fire (2022)
as Gustave Joubert
3 Hearts (2014)
as Marc Beaulieu
Venice Calling (2019)
as Bernard Chamodot
Family for Rent (2015)
as Paul-André
The Jews (2016)
as Boris
The Big Bad Wolf (2013)
as Philippe
Park Benches (2009)
as Customer at the hook
My Worst Nightmare (2011)
as Patrick Demeuleu
Romantics Anonymous (2010)
as Jean-René Van Den Hugde
Just for Laughs (1997)
as L'innocent
Adoration (2020)
as Hinkel
Savages (2024)
as Father (voice)
Inexorable (2021)
as Marcel Bellmer
5H48, Place des Martyrs (2027)
as Rudy Simonaud
Delete History (2020)
as Le livreur Alimazone
Two Worlds (2007)
as Rémy Bassano
The Price of Fame (2015)
as Eddy
An Indian Tale (2017)
as Pierre
Keep an Eye Out (2018)
as Commissioner Buron
Jean-Philippe (2006)
as Bernard Frédéric, double of Claude François
Le Signaleur (1997)
as L'organisateur
Louise-Michel (2008)
as Guy l'ingénieur
Modèle déposé (1995)
as René Altrus
Beauties at War (2009)
as Franck Chevrel
En chantier, monsieur Tanner ! (2010)
as Jean-César Astor
Aaltra (2004)
as Motocross Fan
Podium (2004)
as Bernard Frédéric
The Return of James Battle (2004)
as Allan Chiasse
Tied (2013)
as Le banquier
La reconnaissance (—)
Actor
Ce soir, c'est Palmashow (2023)
as Self - Guest
A Day in the Life of French Cinema (2002)
as Self
A Place on Earth (2013)
as Antoine Dumas
Mammuth (2010)
as Le récupérateur de métal
Ghislain Lambert's Bicycle (2001)
as Ghislain Lambert
The Art of Nothing (2024)
as Yves Machond
A Town Called Panic: Double Fun (2016)
as Steven (voice) (archive footage)
Mr. Manatane's notebooks (2003)
as Mr. Manatane
Ce soir, c'est Palmashow (2019)
as Self - Guest
Adieu Paris (2022)
as Benoît
Hikers in Saint-Tropez (2008)
as Éric Jacquemart
Charlie Says (2006)
as Joss
The Big Night (2012)
as Benoît Bonzini, alias NOT
Le Pied (2003)
as Le pied (voice)
Cowboy (2007)
as Daniel Piron
A Town Called Panic (2009)
as Steven (voice)
A Wonderful Girl (2023)
as Paul
Twice Upon a Time (2012)
as Jean Esnart
Saint Amour (2016)
as Bruno
Podium - Version Longue (—)
as Bernard Frédéric
Mama's Lover (1987)
Actor
One Fine Day (2006)
as François Berthier
I Love Peru (2025)
Actor
Father & Sons (2019)
as Joseph
A Town Called Panic: The Summer Holidays (2021)
as Steven (voice)
Raoul Taburin (2019)
as Raoul Taburin
A Town Called Panic: Back to School Panic! (2016)
as Steven (voice)
Doors of Glory (2001)
as Regis Demanet
Zebra Stripes (2014)
as José
Le Serpent majuscule (—)
as Henri
L'Année des Guignols - Du cul, du cul, du cul ! (1996)
as Multiples voix
Laughter and Punishment (2003)
as Le prof de secourisme
Normal (2023)
as William
Panique au village : La Foire agricole (2019)
as Steven (voice)
A Town Called Panic: Christmas Panic! (2013)
as Steven (voice)
Hikers (1997)
as Éric Jacquemart
Kill Me Please (2010)
as M. Demanet
The Green Shutters (2022)
as Félix
Démodé (—)
Actor
My Father's Stories (2021)
as André Choulans
Pourquoi pas nous ? (—)
Actor
In His Hands (2005)
as Laurent Kessler
L'Année des Guignols - Les Voleurs de patates (1996)
as (voice)
The Carriers Are Waiting (1999)
as Roger
The Other Dumas (2010)
as Auguste Maquet
Mad in Belgium (2022)
Actor
Fausse note (2026)
as Alexandre Miller
The Political Life of the Belgians (2002)
as self
No C4 for Daniel Daniel (1987)
as Daniel Daniel
Beware of the Ravens (1989)
as The director
Le Palmier (—)
Actor
Les Shadoks et la maladie mystérieuse (2016)
as (voice)
Panique tous courts (2017)
as Steven (voice)
Akoibon (2005)
as Jean-Mi