Albert Dupontel
Albert Dupontel | |
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Albert Dupontel in 2013 | |
| Born | 11 January 1964 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1988–present |
Albert Dupontel (French: [albɛʁ dypɔ̃tɛl]; born 11 January 1964) is a French actor, film director and screenwriter. Following his father's path, he studied medicine but eventually switched to theater, disillusioned by hospital life. He started his career as a stand-up comedian. In February 1998, his film Bernie took the Grand Prize at the 9th Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival which was attended by Dupontel.