Albert Dupontel

Albert Dupontel
Albert Dupontel in 2013
Born (1964-01-11) 11 January 1964
Occupation(s)Actor, film director, screenwriter
Years active1988–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.