Who is Gaspard Ulliel?

Gaspard Ulliel is a French actor known for a number of his prominent roles in both French and international cinema. Born in Boulogne-Billancourt, a suburb of Paris, on November 25th, 1984, Ulliel began his acting career in the late 1990s at the age of 12.

One of the most notable roles which brought him into the limelight as a commercial actor was his performance in the Chanel No. 5 fragrance advertisement directed by Martin Scorsese. The commercial received widespread acclaim and brought Ulliel to international prominence in 2004.

Ulliel’s acting career further skyrocketed with his portrayal of the disturbed teenager in "Strayed" (Les Égarés) directed by André Téchiné. This led to a series of critically acclaimed performances in multiple French and international films. In 2007, he starred in the film "Hannibal Rising" playing a young Hannibal Lecter, which was based on Thomas Harris’s novel of the same name.

Other notable films of Ulliel include "The Vintner's Luck", "The Princess of Montpensier", "Saint Laurent", and "It's Only the End of the World", which earned him the coveted Jury Prize at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

In addition to his work in film, Ulliel has also been active in the fashion industry, working as a model for brands such as Longchamp, Chanel, and Dior Homme. He has also received numerous awards and nominations for his outstanding work in the cinema industry and remains a highly sought-after actor in the French and international film industry.