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Benoît Poelvoorde

Benoît Poelvoorde

Director & actor · born 22 September 1964 · Namur, Belgium

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.

Throughout the late 1990s and 2000s, Poelvoorde became a staple of Franco-Belgian cinema, starring in comedies like Les Randonneurs (1997), Le Vélo de Ghislain Lambert (2001), and Podium (2004), where he portrayed an obsessive Claude François impersonator—a role that earned him a César nomination. His versatility allowed him to transition into more dramatic roles, such as Entre ses mains (2005) and Coco avant Chanel (2009), where he starred alongside Audrey Tautou.

Where to start: A Town Called Panic (2009).

As director 3

As actor 93

TV shows 4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Benoît Poelvoorde movie?

By viewer score, A Town Called Panic (2009) at 7.5/10.

What are Benoît Poelvoorde’s most popular movies?

Asterix at the Olympic Games, The Brand New Testament, Sink or Swim.

How many movies has Benoît Poelvoorde made?

96 films on TMDB, 3 as director, 93 as actor.

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