Actor
Benoît Poelvoorde
- Born: 22 April 1964, Namur, Belgium
- Estimated net worth: $5 million
Benoît Poelvoorde is a Belgian actor known for his comedic roles and distinctive voice. He gained fame for films such as 'C'est arrivé près de chez vous' and 'Les Rayures du zèbre'. Poelvoorde's career spans multiple genres, showcasing his versatility and…
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About Benoît Poelvoorde
Benoît Poelvoorde is a Belgian actor known for his comedic roles and distinctive voice. He gained fame for films such as 'C'est arrivé près de chez vous' and 'Les Rayures du zèbre'. Poelvoorde's career spans multiple genres, showcasing his versatility and charm, making him a beloved figure in French-language cinema.
- Born
- 22 April 1964, Namur, Belgium
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Spouses
- Géraldine Danon (2004-present)
- Children
- 2 children, names not publicly known
- Parents
- André Poelvoorde, Marie-Thérèse Poelvoorde
- Estimated net worth
- $5 million
Fun facts about Benoît Poelvoorde
- Benoît Poelvoorde initially studied to become a journalist before pursuing acting.
- He is known for his improvisational skills, often bringing a unique flair to his roles.
Famous Benoît Poelvoorde quotes
“Life is a comedy for those who think, and a tragedy for those who feel.”
“I am not a monster, I am a man.”
“I always wanted to be a star.”
Benoît Poelvoorde filmography
Cast (112)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 5H48, Place des Martyrs Movie | Rudy Simonaud | |
| 2026 | Fausse note Movie | Alexandre Miller | 6.0 |
| 2026 | Le Trésor Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2025 | Lucky Star Movie | Jean Chevalin /Jacob | 5.5 |
| 2025 | Super Plan TV | Self - Guest | |
| 2025 | I Love Peru Movie | Unknown character | 5.6 |
| 2025 | How to Make a Killing Movie | Major Roland Bodin | 6.4 |
| 2024 | The Art of Nothing Movie | Yves Machond | 5.2 |
| 2024 | Beating Hearts Movie | La Brosse | 7.2 |
| 2024 | Savages Movie | Father (voice) | 6.9 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | A Wonderful Girl Movie | Paul | 5.7 |
| 2023 | Normal Movie | William | 6.1 |
| 2023 | Ce soir, c'est Palmashow Movie | Self - Guest | 7.5 |
| 2023 | Beau geste TV | Self | 1.0 |
| 2023 | Represent TV | Éric Andréï | 6.5 |
| 2022 | Smoking Causes Coughing Movie | Lézardin | 6.0 |
| 2022 | The Colors of Fire Movie | Gustave Joubert | 6.7 |
| 2022 | Quelle époque ! TV | Self - Guest | 5.0 |
| 2022 | The Green Shutters Movie | Félix | 5.4 |
| 2022 | Mad in Belgium Movie | Unknown character | 2.0 |
| 2022 | Adieu Paris Movie | Benoît | 4.7 |
| 2021 | Inexorable Movie | Marcel Bellmer | 6.1 |
| 2021 | My Father's Stories Movie | André Choulans | 5.6 |
| 2021 | A Town Called Panic: The Summer Holidays Movie | Steven (voice) | 5.9 |
| 2021 | Do You Do You Saint-Tropez Movie | Claude Tranchant | 5.0 |
| 2020 | How I Became a Superhero Movie | Monté Carlo | 6.1 |
| 2020 | Delete History Movie | Le livreur Alimazone | 5.0 |
| 2020 | Adoration Movie | Hinkel | 5.8 |
| 2019 | Panique au village : La Foire agricole Movie | Steven (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2019 | Venice Calling Movie | Bernard Chamodot | 5.9 |
| 2019 | White as Snow Movie | Charles | 5.1 |
| 2019 | Raoul Taburin Movie | Raoul Taburin | 5.8 |
| 2019 | Ce soir, c'est Palmashow Movie | Self - Guest | 7.0 |
| 2019 | Father & Sons Movie | Joseph | 5.5 |
| 2018 | Sink or Swim Movie | Marcus | 6.9 |
| 2018 | Bonsoir ! TV | Self - Guest | |
| 2018 | Keep an Eye Out Movie | Commissioner Buron | 6.7 |
| 2017 | An Indian Tale Movie | Pierre | 5.8 |
| 2017 | Panique tous courts Movie | Steven (voice) | |
| 2016 | A Town Called Panic: Double Fun Movie | Steven (voice) (archive footage) | 8.0 |
| 2016 | Quotidien TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2016 | The Jews Movie | Boris | 4.3 |
| 2016 | Saint Amour Movie | Bruno | 5.7 |
| 2016 | A Town Called Panic: Back to School Panic! Movie | Steven (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2016 | Les Shadoks et la maladie mystérieuse Movie | (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2015 | The Brand New Testament Movie | God | 6.7 |
| 2015 | Family for Rent Movie | Paul-André | 5.2 |
| 2015 | The Price of Fame Movie | Eddy | 5.3 |
| 2014 | 3 Hearts Movie | Marc Beaulieu | 5.5 |
| 2014 | Zebra Stripes Movie | José | 4.8 |
| 2013 | A Town Called Panic: Christmas Panic! Movie | Steven (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2013 | A Place on Earth Movie | Antoine Dumas | 5.7 |
| 2013 | The Big Bad Wolf Movie | Philippe | 5.2 |
| 2013 | Tied Movie | Le banquier | 4.4 |
| 2012 | Twice Upon a Time Movie | Jean Esnart | 6.1 |
| 2012 | The Big Night Movie | Benoît Bonzini, alias NOT | 5.8 |
| 2011 | My Worst Nightmare Movie | Patrick Demeuleu | 5.4 |
| 2010 | Romantics Anonymous Movie | Jean-René Van Den Hugde | 6.6 |
| 2010 | Nothing to Declare Movie | Ruben Vandevoorde | 5.9 |
| 2010 | Kill Me Please Movie | M. Demanet | 6.3 |
| 2010 | Mammuth Movie | Le récupérateur de métal | 5.8 |
| 2010 | En chantier, monsieur Tanner ! Movie | Jean-César Astor | 4.4 |
| 2010 | The Other Dumas Movie | Auguste Maquet | 5.9 |
| 2009 | C à vous TV | Self - Guest | 6.1 |
| 2009 | Park Benches Movie | Customer at the hook | 5.4 |
| 2009 | A Town Called Panic Movie | Steven (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2009 | Coco Before Chanel Movie | Étienne Balsan | 6.9 |
| 2009 | Beauties at War Movie | Franck Chevrel | 4.9 |
| 2008 | Louise-Michel Movie | Guy l'ingénieur | 6.1 |
| 2008 | Hikers in Saint-Tropez Movie | Éric Jacquemart | 5.0 |
| 2008 | Asterix at the Olympic Games Movie | Brutus | 5.2 |
| 2007 | Cowboy Movie | Daniel Piron | 5.8 |
| 2007 | Two Worlds Movie | Rémy Bassano | 5.1 |
| 2006 | Charlie Says Movie | Joss | 5.3 |
| 2006 | Jean-Philippe Movie | Bernard Frédéric, double of Claude François | 5.7 |
| 2006 | One Fine Day Movie | François Berthier | 5.0 |
| 2005 | In His Hands Movie | Laurent Kessler | 6.0 |
| 2005 | Akoibon Movie | Jean-Mi | 4.9 |
| 2004 | Narco Movie | Lenny Barr | 5.7 |
| 2004 | The Return of James Battle Movie | Allan Chiasse | 5.6 |
| 2004 | Aaltra Movie | Motocross Fan | 6.2 |
| 2004 | Podium Movie | Bernard Frédéric | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Mr. Manatane's notebooks Movie | Mr. Manatane | 7.4 |
| 2003 | Laughter and Punishment Movie | Le prof de secourisme | 5.4 |
| 2003 | Le Pied Movie | Le pied (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2002 | A Town Called Panic TV | Steven (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2002 | A Day in the Life of French Cinema Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2002 | The Political Life of the Belgians Movie | self | 7.0 |
| 2002 | Dead Weight Movie | Francis Reggio | 5.8 |
| 2001 | Ghislain Lambert's Bicycle Movie | Ghislain Lambert | 6.0 |
| 2001 | Doors of Glory Movie | Regis Demanet | 5.3 |
| 1999 | The Carriers Are Waiting Movie | Roger | 6.6 |
| 1998 | Vivement dimanche TV | Self | 3.6 |
| 1997 | Le Signaleur Movie | L'organisateur | 7.3 |
| 1997 | Hikers Movie | Éric Jacquemart | 5.7 |
| 1997 | Mr. Manatane's Notebooks TV | Monsieur Manatane | 7.9 |
| 1997 | Just for Laughs Movie | L'innocent | 6.6 |
| 1996 | Jamais au grand jamais ! TV | Monsieur Manatane | 8.0 |
| 1996 | L'Année des Guignols - Les Voleurs de patates Movie | (voice) | 10.0 |
| 1996 | L'Année des Guignols - Du cul, du cul, du cul ! Movie | Multiples voix | 8.0 |
| 1995 | Modèle déposé Movie | René Altrus | 7.1 |
| 1992 | Man Bites Dog Movie | Ben | 7.2 |
| 1989 | Beware of the Ravens Movie | The director | 7.0 |
| 1987 | Mama's Lover Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1987 | No C4 for Daniel Daniel Movie | Daniel Daniel | 5.1 |
| 1985 | Télématin TV | Self - Guest | 5.8 |
| TBA | La reconnaissance Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Podium - Version Longue Movie | Bernard Frédéric | |
| TBA | Le Serpent majuscule Movie | Henri | |
| TBA | Démodé Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Pourquoi pas nous ? Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Le Palmier Movie | Unknown character |
Crew (12)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Mr. Manatane's notebooks Movie | Idea · Writing | 7.4 |
| 2001 | Ghislain Lambert's Bicycle Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.0 |
| 1997 | Mr. Manatane's Notebooks TV | Creator · Creator | 7.9 |
| 1996 | Jamais au grand jamais ! TV | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1996 | Jamais au grand jamais ! TV | Creator · Creator | 8.0 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Modèle déposé Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.1 |
| 1995 | Modèle déposé Movie | Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 1992 | Man Bites Dog Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.2 |
| 1992 | Man Bites Dog Movie | Producer · Production | 7.2 |
| 1992 | Man Bites Dog Movie | Director · Directing | 7.2 |
| 1987 | No C4 for Daniel Daniel Movie | Director · Directing | 5.1 |
| 1987 | No C4 for Daniel Daniel Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.1 |
Latest releases
- Fausse note2026 / TMDB 6.0
- Le Trésor2026
- Lucky Star2025 / TMDB 5.5
- I Love Peru2025 / TMDB 5.6
- How to Make a Killing2025 / TMDB 6.4
- The Art of Nothing2024 / TMDB 5.2
Questions about Benoît Poelvoorde
What are some of Benoît Poelvoorde's most successful films?
Benoît Poelvoorde is best known for 'C'est arrivé près de chez vous' and 'Les Rayures du zèbre'. His work in these films has earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
Has Benoît Poelvoorde won any awards?
Yes, Benoît Poelvoorde has received several awards, including the Magritte Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'C'est arrivé près de chez vous'.
What was Benoît Poelvoorde's first film?
Benoît Poelvoorde's first film was 'C'est arrivé près de chez vous' released in 1992, which marked the beginning of his successful acting career.
What is Benoît Poelvoorde's estimated net worth?
Benoît Poelvoorde's estimated net worth is around $5 million, reflecting his successful career in film and television.
What is Benoît Poelvoorde's acting style?
Benoît Poelvoorde is known for his comedic timing and improvisational skills, often blending humor with deeper emotional themes in his performances.
What genres does Benoît Poelvoorde typically work in?
Benoît Poelvoorde primarily works in comedy and drama, showcasing his versatility across various genres throughout his career.
Who are Benoît Poelvoorde's parents?
Benoît Poelvoorde's parents are André Poelvoorde and Marie-Thérèse Poelvoorde, who supported his artistic aspirations from a young age.
How many children does Benoît Poelvoorde have?
Benoît Poelvoorde has two children, although their names are not publicly known, as he maintains a degree of privacy regarding his family.