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Benoît Poelvoorde

Benoît Poelvoorde

Acting·1964·87 films

Benoît Poelvoorde is a Belgian actor, comedian, and filmmaker, born on September 22, 1964, in Namur, Belgium. He first gained recognition with the cult film C'est arrivé près de chez vous (1992), a darkly comedic mockumentary where he played a serial killer with unsettling charm. This film launched his career and established his unique blend of humor and intensity.

As Actor

Asterix at the Olympic Games
Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008)Brutus
The Brand New Testament
The Brand New Testament (2015)God
Sink or Swim
Sink or Swim (2018)Marcus
Nothing to Declare
Nothing to Declare (2010)Ruben Vandevoorde
Coco Before Chanel
Coco Before Chanel (2009)Étienne Balsan
Beating Hearts
Beating Hearts (2024)La Brosse
Man Bites Dog
Man Bites Dog (1992)Ben
Keep an Eye Out
Keep an Eye Out (2018)Commissioner Buron
Romantics Anonymous
Romantics Anonymous (2010)Jean-René Van Den Hugde
How I Became a Superhero
How I Became a Superhero (2020)Monté Carlo
Podium
Podium (2004)Bernard Frédéric
Family for Rent
Family for Rent (2015)Paul-André
Smoking Causes Coughing
Smoking Causes Coughing (2022)Lézardin
Dead Weight
Dead Weight (2002)Francis Reggio
How to Make a Killing
How to Make a Killing (2025)Major Roland Bodin
Jean-Philippe
Jean-Philippe (2006)Bernard Frédéric, double of Claude François
Venice Calling
Venice Calling (2019)Bernard Chamodot
My Worst Nightmare
My Worst Nightmare (2011)Patrick Demeuleu
Delete History
Delete History (2020)Le livreur Alimazone
Hikers
Hikers (1997)Éric Jacquemart
A Town Called Panic
A Town Called Panic (2009)Steven (voice)
Do You Do You Saint-Tropez
Do You Do You Saint-Tropez (2021)Claude Tranchant
The Jews
The Jews (2016)Boris
Mammuth
Mammuth (2010)Le récupérateur de métal
Narco
Narco (2004)Lenny Barr
The Colors of Fire
The Colors of Fire (2022)Gustave Joubert
Saint Amour
Saint Amour (2016)Bruno
Raoul Taburin
Raoul Taburin (2019)Raoul Taburin
The Big Night
The Big Night (2012)Benoît Bonzini, alias NOT
The Big Bad Wolf
The Big Bad Wolf (2013)Philippe
Ghislain Lambert's Bicycle
Ghislain Lambert's Bicycle (2001)Ghislain Lambert
3 Hearts
3 Hearts (2014)Marc Beaulieu
Two Worlds
Two Worlds (2007)Rémy Bassano
Father & Sons
Father & Sons (2019)Joseph
White as Snow
White as Snow (2019)Charles
Inexorable
Inexorable (2021)Marcel Bellmer
Louise-Michel
Louise-Michel (2008)Guy l'ingénieur
Laughter and Punishment
Laughter and Punishment (2003)Le prof de secourisme
One Fine Day
One Fine Day (2006)François Berthier
The Return of James Battle
The Return of James Battle (2004)Allan Chiasse
Hikers in Saint-Tropez
Hikers in Saint-Tropez (2008)Éric Jacquemart
I Love Peru
I Love Peru (2025)
Adoration
Adoration (2020)Hinkel
Aaltra
Aaltra (2004)Motocross Fan
Park Benches
Park Benches (2009)Customer at the hook
Adieu Paris
Adieu Paris (2022)Benoît
An Indian Tale
An Indian Tale (2017)Pierre
In His Hands
In His Hands (2005)Laurent Kessler
The Price of Fame
The Price of Fame (2015)Eddy
Kill Me Please
Kill Me Please (2010)M. Demanet
A Wonderful Girl
A Wonderful Girl (2023)Paul
The Green Shutters
The Green Shutters (2022)Félix
Zebra Stripes
Zebra Stripes (2014)José
My Father's Stories
My Father's Stories (2021)André Choulans
A Place on Earth
A Place on Earth (2013)Antoine Dumas
Tied
Tied (2013)Le banquier
Savages
Savages (2024)Father (voice)
Ce soir, c'est Palmashow
Ce soir, c'est Palmashow (2019)Self - Guest
Beauties at War
Beauties at War (2009)Franck Chevrel
The Other Dumas
The Other Dumas (2010)Auguste Maquet
Normal
Normal (2023)William
Doors of Glory
Doors of Glory (2001)Regis Demanet
The Carriers Are Waiting
The Carriers Are Waiting (1999)Roger
The Art of Nothing
The Art of Nothing (2024)Yves Machond
Charlie Says
Charlie Says (2006)Joss
Twice Upon a Time
Twice Upon a Time (2012)Jean Esnart
Lucky Star
Lucky Star (2025)Jean Chevalin /Jacob
Akoibon
Akoibon (2005)Jean-Mi
Cowboy
Cowboy (2007)Daniel Piron
No C4 for Daniel Daniel
No C4 for Daniel Daniel (1987)Daniel Daniel
Just for Laughs
Just for Laughs (1997)L'innocent
Ce soir, c'est Palmashow
Ce soir, c'est Palmashow (2023)Self - Guest
En chantier, monsieur Tanner !
En chantier, monsieur Tanner ! (2010)Jean-César Astor
A Town Called Panic: Back to School Panic!
A Town Called Panic: Back to School Panic! (2016)Steven (voice)
Panique au village : La Foire agricole
Panique au village : La Foire agricole (2019)Steven (voice)
A Town Called Panic: Christmas Panic!
A Town Called Panic: Christmas Panic! (2013)Steven (voice)
Modèle déposé
Modèle déposé (1995)René Altrus
Mr. Manatane's notebooks
Mr. Manatane's notebooks (2003)Mr. Manatane
A Town Called Panic: The Summer Holidays
A Town Called Panic: The Summer Holidays (2021)Steven (voice)
A Town Called Panic: Double Fun
A Town Called Panic: Double Fun (2016)Steven (voice) (archive footage)
Les Shadoks et la maladie mystérieuse
Les Shadoks et la maladie mystérieuse (2016)(voice)
A Day in the Life of French Cinema
A Day in the Life of French Cinema (2002)Self
Le Pied
Le Pied (2003)Le pied (voice)
Mad in Belgium
Mad in Belgium (2022)
L'Année des Guignols - Du cul, du cul, du cul !
L'Année des Guignols - Du cul, du cul, du cul ! (1996)Multiples voix
L'Année des Guignols - Les Voleurs de patates
L'Année des Guignols - Les Voleurs de patates (1996)(voice)
Panique tous courts
Panique tous courts (2017)Steven (voice)

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