Last updated on: January 16, 2023
Louis Garrel is a French actor, director, and screenwriter. He is best known for his roles in French films such as The Dreamers, Saint Laurent, and A Faithful Man. He has also appeared in international productions such as Midnight in Paris and The Beloved. Garrel began his acting career at a young age and has worked with acclaimed directors such as Bernardo Bertolucci and Christophe Honoré. He is also known for his off-screen relationship with actress and director Eva Green. Garrel has also directed and written several films, including his feature debut in 2004 “Les Amants reguliers” (Regular Lovers) and “J’ai perdu mon corps” (I lost my body) that was nominated for the Academy Awards.
Louis Garrel Biography
Louis Garrel Childhood
Louis Garrel was born on June 14, 1983, in Paris, France. He is the son of actor and director Philippe Garrel and actress Brigitte Sy. Garrel began acting in his father’s films at a young age and made his feature film debut in 1991, at the age of 8, in the movie “J’entends Plus la Guitare”. He went on to appear in numerous films throughout his childhood and teenage years, including “Les Amants regulars” (2005) and “The Dreamers” (2003).
Louis Garrel Career
Louis Garrel began his acting career at a young age, appearing in films directed by his father Philippe Garrel. His feature film debut came at the age of 8 in the film “J’entends Plus la Guitare” (1991). Throughout his childhood and teenage years, he appeared in several films, including “Les Amants reguliers” (2005) and “The Dreamers” (2003).
Garrel has also directed and written films, such as “Two Friends” (2015) and “A Faithful Man” (2018) which he directed, wrote and starred in and which was in competition at Cannes Film Festival. He also played in several acclaimed films like “Jealousy” (2013) and “A Burning Hot Summer” (2011).
He has also worked with various international directors such as Terrence Malick in “A Hidden Life” and with Christophe Honoré in “Sorry Angel” and “Plaire, aimer et courir vite”.
Louis Garrel is also known for his performances on stage, he has worked with famous French playwright and director Jean-Luc Lagarce and performed in “Le Retour à la raison” and “Un balcon”.
Overall, Garrel’s career has been marked by a mix of critically acclaimed independent films and more mainstream projects, and he has established himself as a versatile and talented actor, director, and writer.
Louis Garrel Films/Movies
Louis Garrel has appeared in numerous films throughout his career, both as an actor and as a director/writer. Some of his notable films include:
As an actor:
- “J’entends Plus la Guitare” (1991)
- “The Dreamers” (2003)
- “Les Amants reguliers” (2005)
- “A Hidden Life” (2019)
- “Sorry Angel” (2018)
- “Plaire, aimer et courir vite” (2018)
- “A Burning Hot Summer” (2011)
- “Jealousy” (2013)
As a director/writer:
- “Two Friends” (2015)
- “A Faithful Man” (2018)
- “Frontier of Dawn” (2008)
- “Regular Lovers” (2005)
He also directed and acted in a few music videos such as “La chanson des vieux amants” by Jacques Brel.
Louis Garrel’s Personal Life
Louis Garrel is a private person and does not often speak publicly about his personal life. However, it is known that he has a daughter with actress and director Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, whom he was in a relationship with from 2007 to 2013.
He married actress Letitia Casta in 2017.
Know Louis Garrel career, debut wife, age, height, awards, favorite things, body measurements, affairs or girlfriend or dating history, net worth, car collections, address, date of birth, school, residence, religion, father, mother, children, and much more.
Bio/Wiki
Full Name
Louis Garrel
Nickname
Louis
Profession
Actor, Director
Career
Debut
Film – Les Baisers de Secours (1989)
Best Known for
His Starring role in The Dreamers, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
Awards
Personal life
Date of Birth
June 14, 1983
Age
39 years.
Zodiac sign
Gemini
Nationality
French
Birth Place
Paris, France
Residence
Paris, France
School / College / University
Lycée Fénelon
CNSAD, Conservatoire de Paris
Religion
Christianity
Race / Ethnicity
White (French, Jewish).
Food Habits
Non-vegan.
Hobbies
Listening to music.
Tattoo
None or unknown.
Physical Stats & More
Height
- In feet – 6′ 1″
- In Centimeters – 183 cm
- In meters – 1.83 m
Weight
- In kilograms – 80 kg
- In Pounds – 176 lbs
Body Measurements
- Chest Size: unknown
- Biceps Size: unknown
- Waist Size: unknown
Shoe size
N/A.
Eye color
Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Family
Louis Garrel Wife
Laetitia Casta (Married in 2017)
Father
Philippe Garrel
Mother
Brigitte Sy
Siblings
Esther Garrel
Children
Celine Garrel (Daughter) (Born in 2008)
Sahteene Sednaoui (Step-daughter)
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Married to Laetitia Casta
Marriage Date
10 June 2017
Affairs or dating history
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi (2007-2012)
Laetitia Casta (2017-Present)
Favorite Things
Unknown.
Money Factor
Net Worth
$10 million.
Source of Income – Acting
Car collection
It will be updated soon.
House
It will be updated soon.
Louis Garrel Interesting Facts
- Louis Garrel began his acting career at a young age, appearing in films directed by his father, Philippe Garrel. His feature film debut came at the age of 8 in the film “J’entends Plus la Guitare” (1991).
- In addition to acting, Garrel also directs and writes films. He directed and wrote the films “Two Friends” (2015) and “A Faithful Man” (2018) which was in competition at Cannes Film Festival.
- Garrel is fluent in French and English and also has some knowledge of Spanish.
- He is a close friend of the French actor and director Gaspard Ulliel, they worked together on several movies such as “Les Amants reguliers” (2005) and “The Dreamers” (2003).
- Garrel is a big fan of the Beatles and has often used their music in his films.
- Garrel is known for his dedication to his craft and his passion for film-making and is considered to be one of the most talented and respected actors and filmmakers of his generation in France.
- He has also worked with various international directors such as Terrence Malick in “A Hidden Life” and with Christophe Honoré in “Sorry Angel” and “Plaire, aimer et courir vite”.
- He has also performed on stage, he has worked with famous French playwright and director Jean-Luc Lagarce and performed in “Le Retour à la raison” and “Un balcon”
- Garrel is known for his versatility and has played a wide range of roles, from comedic to dramatic. He is also known for his ability to play characters from different eras, such as in “A Faithful Man” and “The Dreamers”
- He is also a collector of books and records.
Find on Web
Website
None.
No verified account.
No verified account.
No verified account.
Louis Garrel does not have a strong presence on social media. He does not have an official account on platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. It is possible that he prefers to keep a low profile and maintain a degree of privacy. Some of his fans or some fan accounts are the only sources of information about him on social media. It is not uncommon for celebrities to choose not to engage with social media, and instead focus on their work and personal life.
