Who is Xavier Dolan?

Xavier Dolan is a Canadian actor, director, and writer who first gained recognition for his role in the French-language film, "I Killed My Mother." Born in 1989, Dolan began acting at the age of four and later went on to study film production at Montreal's Concordia University.

Dolan's acting career began with small roles in French-Canadian television series, before he landed his breakthrough role in "I Killed My Mother" in 2009. The film, which Dolan wrote and directed, received critical acclaim and went on to win multiple awards at the Cannes Film Festival.

Following the success of "I Killed My Mother," Dolan went on to star in several other notable films, including "Laurence Anyways," "Tom at the Farm," and "It's Only the End of the World," which won the Grand Prix at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

In addition to his acting career, Dolan has also gained a reputation as a talented director. He has directed several critically acclaimed films, including "Mommy," which won the Jury Prize at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, and "Matthias & Maxime," which premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.

Dolan's work as an actor and director has earned him numerous accolades, including multiple Canadian Screen Awards and Cannes Film Festival awards. He is widely regarded as one of Canada's most talented and innovative film artists, and his work has been praised for its raw intensity, dynamic storytelling, and powerful performances.