Benoît Magimel
| Born | May 11, 1974 |
| Hometown | Paris, France |
| Height | 5'9" (1.76m) |
| Spouse | Margot Pelletier |
| Partner | Nikita Lespinasse, Juliette Binoche |
| Children | Hana Magimel |
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What to watch March 29, 2024: Movie awards contenders
- Prepare to feast. Or dance. This week’s streaming debuts include two visually sumptuous films that will whet your Easter-weekend appetite. The contender to watch this week: “The Taste of Things“ France lost out on an Oscar nomination when the country’s selection committee chose Trần Anh Hùng‘s savory romance about a venerable chef (Benoît Magimel) and …
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | César Award | Best Actor | Pacifiction | Winner |
| 2022 | César Award | Best Actor | Peaceful (film) | Winner |
| 2016 | César Award | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Standing Tall (film) | Winner |
| 2013 | César Award | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | My Way (2012 film) | Nominated |
| 2001 | Cannes Film Festival | Best Actor | The Piano Teacher (film) | Winner |
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