Dominique Pinon

Born:March 4, 1955

Place of Birth:Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, France

Known For:Acting

Biography

Dominique Pinon, a versatile French actor, has captivated audiences with his remarkable performances on both stage and screen. After honing his craft at the prestigious Cours Simon acting school in Paris, Pinon made his cinematic debut in 1981 in the acclaimed film "Diva" directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix.

While Pinon is renowned for his work in cinema, his roots in theatre run deep. Since 1985, he has been a fixture on the stage, showcasing his talent in a wide array of plays by esteemed playwrights such as Gildas Bourdet, Jorge Lavelli, and Valère Novarina.

Throughout his illustrious career, which spans over 80 films, Pinon has established a strong creative partnership with visionary director Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Their collaborations, including standout performances in "Delicatessen" (1991), "Alien Resurrection" (1997), and "Amélie" (2001), have garnered him international acclaim and a dedicated following.

In addition to his cinematic achievements, Pinon has made a significant impact on French television, appearing in both movies and series. Notably, his portrayal of Master Raymond in the second season of the popular TV series "Outlander" introduced him to a broader global audience.

Pinon's talent and dedication to his craft have not gone unnoticed. In 2004, he was honored with the prestigious Molière theatre award for Best Actor, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the theatrical arts. Furthermore, in 2014, he was appointed Officier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, a testament to his lasting influence on the cultural landscape.

With his distinctive presence and chameleon-like ability to inhabit diverse roles, Dominique Pinon continues to enchant viewers with his compelling performances. Whether on stage, screen, or television, he brings a depth and authenticity to each character he portrays, solidifying his status as a revered talent in the world of entertainment.

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Filmography

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Memoir of a Snail

Percy Pudel (voice)

2024

Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life.

Amélie

Joseph

2001

At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?

Alien Resurrection

Vriess

1997

Two hundred years after Lt. Ripley died, a group of scientists clone her, hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. But the new Ripley is full of surprises … as are the new aliens. Ripley must team with a band of smugglers to keep the creatures from reaching Earth.

Delicatessen

Louison

1991

In a post-apocalyptic world, the residents of an apartment above the butcher shop receive an occasional delicacy of meat, something that is in low supply. A young man new in town falls in love with the butcher's daughter, which causes conflicts in her family, who need the young man for other business-related purposes.

The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet

Two Clouds

2013

A 10-year-old child prodigy cartographer secretly leaves his family's ranch in Montana where he lives with his cowboy father and scientist mother and travels across the country on board a freight train to receive an award at the Smithsonian Institute.

The City of Lost Children

The Diver / The Clones

1995

A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process.

Betty Blue

Surfer

1986

A lackadaisical handyman and aspiring novelist tries to support his younger girlfriend as she slowly succumbs to madness.

Frantic

Wino

1988

The wife of an American doctor suddenly vanishes in Paris. To find her, he navigates a puzzling web of language, locale, laissez-faire cops, triplicate-form filling bureaucrats and a defiant, mysterious waif who knows more than she tells.

A Very Long Engagement

Sylvain

2004

Young Frenchwoman Mathilde searches for the truth about her missing fiancé, lost during World War I, and learns many unexpected things along the way. The love of her life is gone. But she refuses to believe he's gone forever — and she needs to know for sure.

Bigbug

Igor

2022

Set in the world of 2045, where communities have robotic helpers, a group of suburbanites are locked in for their protection by their household robots, while a rogue, self-aware AI android revolt uprising takes place outside.

Based on a True Story

Raymond

2017

Delphine is the author of an autobiographical novel that has become a bestseller. Exhausted by the promotional tour, just when she feels out of place, paralyzed by the idea of having to start writing again, she meets Elle, a young, attractive, intelligent, intuitive woman who seems to understand her better than anyone.

Dikkenek

Stef

2006

Jean-Claude is a loud-mouthed, know-it-all and full time boor who is best friends with Stef, a self-styled lady killer who would do better with the fairer sex if he could work up the ambition to wake up in the morning. Stef has decided that he may need some help in finding the woman of his dreams, and embracing loyalty rather than logic he turns to Jean-Claude for advice.