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Ulliel Gaspard

Nov 25, 1984

Rating : AA (Data from a birth certificate)

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French screen and stage actor and mens luxury goods model who won two César Awards before a tragic early death at age 37 following a skiing accident. He played the young Hannibal Lecter in horror film Hannibal Rising (2007) and fashion mogul Yves Saint Laurent in the biopic Saint Laurent (2014); he was the face of the Chanel mens fragrance Bleu de Chanel. He began his acting career in the early 2000s after appearing in a short film in 1996. Then he specialized in horror films, The Brotherhood of the Wolf and Hannibal Rising. In France, his career was launched by film director Michel Blanc (Embrassez qui vous voudrez in 2002) and he was offered a major role by Jean-Pierre Jeunet in Un long Dimanche de Fiançailles (A very long Engagement) with Audrey Tautou. For this film, he won the César for Most Promising Actor in 2004. In 2017, he won the César Award for Best Actor for his role in Its Only the End of the World. He was cast as Anton Mogart / Midnight Man in the Disney+ TV series Moon Knight (2022). He had a scar on his left cheek as a result of an attack from a doberman when he attempted to ride the dog like a horse at the age of six. He once quipped that the scar increased his emotional acting abilities because it looked like a dimple, and his obituary in the French newspaper Libération described him as having the "most famous scar in French cinema". Ulliel dated actress Cécile Cassel from 2005 to 2007. He had a brief relationship with Charlotte Casiraghi in 2007, and dated Jordane Crantelle from 2008 to 2013. Since 2013 Ulliel had been in a relationship with model and singer Gaëlle Pietri. On 9 November 2015, it was announced that the couple were expecting their first child together. The couples son, Orso, was born on 12 January 2016. On 18 January 2022, Ulliel was critically injured during a ski incident at around 4 PM at the La Rosière resort in Savoie, France, when he collided with another skier at an intersection between two slopes and suffered serious brain trauma. He was transported by helicopter to the trauma unit of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble Alpes in nearby La Tronche. He died the next day at the hospital at around 4:20 PM. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less

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Gaspard Ulliel (1984-2022)

Gaspard Ulliel was a prominent French actor, known for his diverse roles in film and television. Tragically, he passed away on January 19, 2022, at the age of 37, following a skiing accident in the French Alps. His sudden death was met with widespread grief and tributes from the film industry and fans worldwide.

Career Highlights

  • Early Roles: Ulliel began his acting career in the late 1990s and early 2000s, appearing in television films and smaller roles. He gained recognition for his performance in the 2001 film Brotherhood of the Wolf.
  • A Very Long Engagement (2004): This critically acclaimed war romance further solidified his status as a rising star. His portrayal of Manech earned him a César Award for Most Promising Actor.
  • Hannibal Rising (2007): Ulliel took on the challenging role of a young Hannibal Lecter in the prequel to The Silence of the Lambs. This marked a significant step into international cinema.
  • Saint Laurent (2014): Ulliel's portrayal of the iconic fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent was met with significant praise, earning him another César Award nomination for Best Actor.
  • It's Only the End of the World (2016): He starred in this Canadian drama directed by Xavier Dolan, which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.
  • Moon Knight (2022): One of his final roles was portraying Anton Mogart / Midnight Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series Moon Knight on Disney+.

Social Media & Public Presence

While Gaspard Ulliel maintained a relatively private life, his work resonated with audiences globally. Information regarding active social media accounts at the time of his passing is not readily available. His legacy continues through his film performances and the memories shared by colleagues and fans.

Legacy and Tributes

Gaspard Ulliel's untimely death cut short a promising career. He is remembered for his compelling performances, his dedication to his craft, and his quiet intensity on screen. His contributions to French and international cinema remain a significant part of his enduring legacy.

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