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Artus de Penguern

About

Artus de Penguern (13 March 1957 - 14 May 2013) was a French actor, director and screenwriter of Breton aristocratic descent. He is best known internationally for playing Hippolyte in Amélie (2001) and for writing, directing and starring in the slapstick comedy Grégoire Moulin contre l'humanité (2001), which earned a César nomination for best first film. Over a career spanning more than three decades he appeared in over 30 feature films, working with directors including Maurice Pialat, Roman Polanski and Philip Kaufman.

Born:
13 March 1957 (56 years)
Died:
14 May 2013
Place of birth:
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
30+
feature films as an actor

What's new

  • 2013-05-14

    Artus de Penguern died on May 14, 2013 in Paris at the age of 56 from a heart attack.

Tracks

Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain (2001)role of Hippolita - worldwide hit by Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Grégoire Moulin contre l'humanité (2001)own screenplay, direction and lead role; César nomination for best debut
La Clinique de l'Amour (2012)last feature film as director
Frantic (1988)collaboration with Roman Polanski
Henry & June (1990)role alongside Fred Ward in the direction of Philip Kaufman

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