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Gillain Marie

Jun 18, 1975

Rating : AA (Data from a birth certificate)

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Belgian actress, she began her career in "My Father the Hero" in 1991 (opposite Gérard Depardieu). In 1996, she received "Le Prix Romy Schneider". She was the heroine of the John Malkovitch play "Hysteria" in 1999. Link to Wikipedia biography

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Public Profile: Gillain Marie (Marie Gillain)

Public Profile: Gillain Marie (Marie Gillain)

Belgian actress known for nuanced performances across cinema, television, and stage. Born on Wed Jun 18 1975 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) in Ans, Belgium.

Quick facts

  • Full name: Marie Gillain (often credited as Marie Gillain)
  • Birth: 18 June 1975, Ans (Liège Province), Belgium
  • Nationality: Belgian
  • Occupation: Actress (film, TV, theatre)
  • Languages: French; has worked in English and occasionally Italian-language projects

Career highlights (selected)

  • Mon père, ce héros (1991) — Breakout role opposite Gérard Depardieu
  • L’Appât / The Bait (1995, dir. Bertrand Tavernier) — Social thriller acclaimed at festivals
  • Ni pour ni contre (bien au contraire) (2003, dir. Cédric Klapisch) — Crime/heist drama
  • Les Femmes de l’ombre / Female Agents (2008) — WWII resistance ensemble
  • Coco avant Chanel (2009, dir. Anne Fontaine) — Key supporting role in Chanel biopic
  • Toutes nos envies / All Our Desires (2011, dir. Philippe Lioret) — Legal drama with Vincent Lindon
  • The Dancer (2000) — English-language part opposite Alessandro Nivola
  • Stage work — Noted Paris productions, including acclaimed contemporary plays

Recent and ongoing projects (2018–2024)

In recent years, Gillain has alternated between prestige television and auteur-driven films in France and Belgium. She headlined the period TV drama “Speakerine” (2018) and continued appearing in contemporary features and limited series while returning regularly to the stage. Festival circuits (Francophone festivals in France and Belgium) have featured her work and Q&A appearances. For the most up-to-date filmography entries and release dates, consult AlloCiné/IMDb listings and network press rooms in France (e.g., France Télévisions, TF1, Canal+) and Belgium (RTBF).

News and media themes

Coverage typically centers on new releases, her shifts between cinema and theatre, and long-form interviews about character preparation and collaborations with directors such as Bertrand Tavernier, Cédric Klapisch, Anne Fontaine, and Philippe Lioret. Red-carpet appearances, festival juries or masterclasses, and profiles in French/Belgian culture outlets (Télérama, Le Soir, RTBF, France Inter) are common touchpoints. For breaking updates, check recent interviews tied to premieres, festival programs, and broadcaster announcements.

Social media and web presence

  • Primary platforms: Instagram and Facebook. Look for verified badges and cross-reference with interviews or network posts to confirm authenticity.
  • Naming convention: professional pages often use variants of “Marie Gillain” or “Marie Gillain Officiel.” Beware impersonations.
  • No personal contact details are public; professional inquiries typically go through agents, production press officers, or theatre companies.
  • Reliable directories: IMDb, AlloCiné, UniFrance artist page; festival catalogs list current titles and credits.

Awards and recognition

Winner of the Romy Schneider Prize (1996), honoring promising talent in French-language cinema. Over her career she has received multiple major-award nominations in France and Belgium, reflecting both early promise and sustained critical regard.

Other notes

Gillain is frequently cited for portraying resilient, morally complex characters across genres, from period pieces to contemporary thrillers. She remains active between France and Belgium, balancing screen roles with theatre, and is a recurring presence at Francophone film festivals for premieres, talks, and juries.

Where to follow verified updates

  • AlloCiné and IMDb: rolling filmography, trailers, broadcast dates
  • UniFrance: international sales/festival data for French productions
  • Broadcasters (France Télévisions, Canal+, TF1; RTBF): press kits and air dates
  • Reputable culture press (Le Soir, Télérama, France Inter, RTBF culture): interviews and reviews

Note: Information reflects publicly available sources up to late 2024. For the latest news and social links, verify via network press releases, festival programs, and the artist’s verified pages.