37-year-old Gaspard Ulliel was a favorite of the public, who was deservedly called one of the most beautiful Frenchmen. But his life was tragically cut short too soon….
As a tribute to the memory of the artist, we recall interesting facts of the biography, personal life and filmography / Фото: Getty Images
French news agencies reported today that actor Gaspard Ulliel has died due to injuries sustained in an accident while on holiday in the ski resort of La Rosière. When rescuers arrived at the scene, Ulliel was unconscious. On January 18, the actor was urgently taken by helicopter to the Grenoble hospital center, but the doctors could no longer help him. On January 19, Gaspard Ulliel died at the age of 37.
With the thought of the sudden departure of the actor, we will get used to for a very long time. In tribute to a celebrity “Today” tells in more detail what Gaspard Ulliel remembers and why he will be missed so much.
Gaspard Ulliel tragically dies at the age of 37 / Фото: Getty Images
Gaspard Ulliel always followed his dreams and started acting early in films
Gaspard Ulliel was born on November 25, 1984 in a family of stylists. Being young Gaspard Ulliel wanted to be a filmmaker. And in order to make his dream come true, after the Lyceum he entered the University of Saint-Denis, where, in fact, he studied cinema. But he failed to learn since the desire to comprehend knowledge in practice, and not in theory, became a reason to drop out of school.
Filmography and awards Gaspard Ulliel
My Ulliel received his first film role at the age of 12. One of the first works was a short film “Nickname” 1990 and film “woman in white”. Then, in 2001, there was a mystical action movie by Christoph Hahn “Brotherhood of the wolf”, and a year later – a comedy by Michel Blanc “Kiss whoever you want” (2002). For his role in comedy, he received a nomination for the French National Film Award. “Cesar”.
By attending Cours Florent acting classes, Gaspard was able to win over André Techiné, who eventually gave him the lead role in a drama. “Lost” (2003). For her actor nominated for an award “Cesar”.
Film critics have repeatedly noted the acting talent of Gaspard Ulliel / Фото: Getty Images
2004 was a special year for the actor, as the detective drama by Jean-Pierre Jeunet was released. “long engagement”, an adaptation of the novel of the same name by the French writer Sebastian Japrizo. Ulliel played the role of the main character – the soldier Manek. This role brought the actor worldwide fame, as well as reward “Cesar” as the most promising young performer.
The following films also deserve special attention in the filmography of Gaspard Ulliel: “Last day”, “Nina’s house”, “Paris, I love you”, “third of the world”, “Dam against the Pacific Ocean”, winemaker’s luck”, “Ultimatum”, “Princess de Montpensier”, “Vicious circle”.
In 2015 prequel released “Hannibal Rising”, in which Gaspard Ulliel played the iconic role of the cannibal and aesthete Hannibal Lecter. In fact, this work was the first serious work in the career of an actor, where he had to play in non-native English. The role also brought Gaspard a portion of popularity, but still did not win critical acclaim.
Gaspard Ulliel in a landmark film work “Hannibal Rising” / Photo: screenshot
It is worth mentioning the film, which became one of the most significant in the career of an actor. This biopic 2014 “Saint Laurent. Style is me” directed by Bertrand Bonello, where Gaspard played the role of the couturier himself.
Movies also came out in later years. “Dancer” and “It’s just the end of the world”, for which Gaspard was nominated for the Jury Prize for Best Actor at the Riviera International Film Festival.
One of the latest works was Marvel superhero series “moon knight”where he played the role of Anton Mogarth/Midnight Man.
Success in the modeling field
Ulliel was the face of the Longchamp brand, a French leather and luxury goods company.
Also he was the face of the House of Chanel, the scar on his face did not interfere with this, but even added charm.
Personal life of Gaspard Ulliel
As for the personal life of Gaspard Ulliel, he had many affairs with famous women. In 2005, he had a short-term relationship with Marion Cotillard. In the same year and until 2008, he dated a French actress Cecil Kassel. In 2007 there was a short romance with Charlotte Kaziragi, from 2008 to 2013 was in a relationship with Jordan Crantell.
The actor started a really serious relationship with a French model and singer. Gaell Pietriwith whom they have been together since 2013. On February 9, 2016, the couple had a son.
Gaspard Ulliel and his lover Gaelle Pietri / Фото: Getty Images
Interesting facts from the life of Gaspard Ulliel
Devoted fans of the actor know what he has scar on left cheek, which appeared due to a Doberman attack when the actor was 6 years old.
Gaspar was in delighted with the writer Milan Kundera.
Gaspar also had talent artist. Yes, in the movie “Saint Laurent. Style is me”, in the scenes where Saint Laurent paints and close-ups of his work are visible, this is the work of Gaspard himself.
The actor was also passionate about sports, participated in ski competitions, played tennis, swimming, skateboarding and surfing.
After the film’s release “long engagement” Ulliel was considered gay for a long time, because he played his character very well, a young man who is not interested in women.
Gaspard Ulliel loved the work of Milan Kundera / Фото: Getty Images
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