• Name: Vincent Cassel
  • Date of Birth: November 23, 1966
  • Place of Birth: Paris, Frances
Mini-bio: Born in Paris as Vincent Crochon, he is the son of French actor Jean-Pierre Cassel and the brother of Rockin' Squat.

Vincent Cassel is a famous French actor known for tough guy roles. His breakthro...( read more)ugh role was in Mathieu Kassovitz's critically acclaimed film La Haine where he played a troubled youth from the decrepit outskirts of Paris. Cassel has gone on to act in a variety of films such as the moody L'Appartement, the violent Dobermann, genre-bending Le Pacte des Loups and in the highly controversial Irréversible.

Cassel has also done a few English language films, such as Ocean's 12, Derailed , Birthday Girl, The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc, Elizabeth and Shrek (as the voice of Monsieur Hood).

His newest film will be Sheitan, in which he plays a shepherd who carries out satanic rituals.

He is married to Italian actress Monica Bellucci, with whom he has a daughter, Deva Cassel, born September 12, 2004, in Rome, Italy.
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VINCENT CASSEL

Mini-bio

Vincent Cassel was born Vincent Crochon on 23rd November 1966, in Paris, France. He is the son of a Leading French Actor Father Jean-Pierre Cassel and a Journalist Mother Sabine Litique. His half brother is the leader of legendary French Rap Group "Assassin" his Sister is also an Actress. His parents divorced in 1980.

Vincent Cassel is a famous French Actor known for his tough guy roles, who has become a star of European Cinema. His breakthrough role was in Mathieu Kassovitz's critically acclaimed film "La Haine" where he played a troubled youth from the decrepit outskirts of Paris. Cassel has gone on to act in a variety of films such as the moody L'Appartement, the violent Dobermann, genre-bending "Le Pacte des Loups" and in the highly controversial "Irreversible". Cassel has also acted in a few English language films, such as "Ocean's 12", "Derailed", "Birthday Girl", "The Messenger" etc, with his English language debut in "Elizebeth".

Cassel has also been the voice for many of the French versions of Hugh Grant films, plus he was the voice of Diego in the French version of "Ice Age" (2002).

He married Italian Actress Monica Bellucci in 1999, with whom he has a daughter Deva Cassel, born 12th September 2004, in Rome, Italy. Vincent lives in Paris for Professional reasons, whilst Monica lives mostly in London and to date have appeared in 10 films together.

In October 2008, L'oreal signed Cassel to be the face of a new Yves Saint Laurent Men's Fragrance called "La Nuit de L'Homme".


VINCENT CASSEL ~ PERSONAL INFORMATION:


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Vincent Cassel with wife Monica Bellucci

VITAL STATS


Eye colour:
Blue

Height:
6'1.5" (1.87m)

Nickname(s):
Vinz

Noteable feature(s):


EDUCATION












SPOKEN LANGUAGES



French
First language
English
Appeared in many English speaking films
Portuguese
Travels to Brazil so often, he learned the language
Russian
Learned conversational Russian in two months for his role in "Eastern Promises"


FAMILY


Father:
Jean-Pierre Cassel (Actor)
Mother:
Sabine Litique
Sibblings:
Cecile and Olivia
Spouse:
Monica Bellucci (Actress)
Children:
Daughter Deva,

OTHER PERSONAL INFO


Resides in:
Paris (mostly)


Religious Affiliations:

Political Affiliation:





INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

The Brazilian Martial Art "Capoeila" Vincent demonstrates this in the laser scene in "Ocean's Twelve"








CHARITIES/CAUSES












TRIVIA

  • Has received 7 awards and 5 nominations
  • He decided to become an Actor at 15
  • He enrolled in Circus school at 17, before starting up in TV and films
  • In the song "Libre" by "Assassin" (his Brother's Rap group) Vincent's name is mentioned (as Vinz)
  • Both Vincent and Monica have been The Master of Ceremonies at the Cannes Film Festival (Vincent: 2006 and Monica: 2003)
  • His nose was broken whilst filming a fight scene in Les Rivieres Poupres (2000)
  • He made an early appearance on British TV as the boyfriend of Nicole in the 1994 Renault Clio Advert




Comments

  • Homerisagod
    as actors go, he's pretty much underrated.
    posted 82 days ago
  • 76Majikat
    Hey all,

    I am the Flixster Expert on Vincent Cassel and the page is currently being worked on. If there is anything you would like added or just wish to give feedback on the page, let me know.

    Majikat

    PS. I have already requested that a new picture should be used as the main picture, but this is an area that Flixster needs to work on, I also requested that Ocean's 13 be added to the Filmography.
    posted 137 days ago
  • sandutibi
    ciao
    posted 249 days ago
  • Twistedaria
    Wasn't he also in Ocean's 13? I don't see the movie in his filmography.
    posted 503 days ago
  • aral
    please change that avatar. that sucks and i want to have him in my page.
    posted 849 days ago
  • freddyjbrown
    Vincent Cassel is one of the best actors I know! It's very sad that he hasn't a real breakout in America yet. I hope he will in a few years! I like his role as the villain in "Le Pacte des Loups" and his role as a French youngster in "La Haine". That's real talent!!!
    posted 940 days ago
  • adaraayres
    Vincent is one of the most talented actors of his generation. Not only that, he made some very good choices of movies and is also a very intelligent guy, there's a reason for all the movies in his filmography, he doesn' t talk only about himself in his interviews....I wish there were more actors like him. Besides that, he is smoking hot!!!
    posted 958 days ago
  • starkafka
    he's a badass... with a charm...
    posted 986 days ago
  • tmosside
    i've seen him in derailed hes pretty good in that
    posted 1060 days ago
  • nuarka
    His eyes are so stunning.They show so much passion.
    Vincent is a very talented actor.I respect him.
    posted 1102 days ago
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