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Lambert Wilson
Lambert Nicolas Wilson, often known as Lambert Wilson, is a versatile French actor known globally for his exceptional portrayal of The Merovingian in The Matrix film series starting with The Matrix Reloaded. Born on August 3, 1958, Wilson had a passion for being an 'American actor' and a bit indifference towards French theatre in his teenage. His journey in acting began at the Drama Centre London, the place where he learned English. Interestingly, his first movie role was portrayed in the 1977 American film 'Julia,' directed by Fred Zinnemann. However, his real fame was found in his native land during the 1980s, where he became extremely popular among French audiences with his appearances in successful films including 'La Boum 2,' 'The Public Woman,' and 'Rendez-vous.' Besides acting, he's known for his musical theatre stints and his passion for safeguarding the environment.
Wilson's screen career hit a road bump with a series of box-office failures, such as 'The Possessed' and 'El Dorado.' Nevertheless, he incredibly bounced back into the limelight with successful comedies like 'Same Old Song' (1997) and 'Jet Set' (2000). Many remember him for his captivating role as The Merovingian in The Matrix series (2002, 2003). Despite being fluent in English, his strong French accent in the film is fabricated for the role. The later part of his career saw him mastering ceremonies at the Cannes Film Festival during 2014-2015 and even his noble endeavors in assisting the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO). In 2021, he reprised his role as The Merovingian from The Matrix franchise in The Matrix Resurrections.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Lambert Nicolas Wilson
Born: Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Citizenship: France
Birthday: August 3, 1958
Occupations: Actor, Environmentalist
Years Active: 1977-present
Spouses: N/A
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Movies Featuring Lambert Wilson
The Matrix Resurrections
Benedetta
Private Fears in Public Places
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
5 to 7
March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step
The Confessions
Ernest and Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia
Five Days One Summer
Imogène McCarthery
Blind Man
HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami
The Hollow Crown: Henry V
Vinodentro
Posthumous
The Nostalgist
Cycling with Molière
Assolo
One Man and his Cow
Corporate
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Volontaire
Right Here Right Now
In Her Hands
Jet Set
Hors Service
The Royal Exchange
Coco Chanel’s battles
Suite Française
Love Torn in a Dream
The Translators
Don Quixote
Labyrinth
People - Jet set 2
Royal Palace
Go West: A Lucky Luke Adventure
The Odyssey
Not on the Lips
Gentille
L’Anniversaire
Chanel Solitaire
Red Kiss
Sahara
The Public Woman
History
Blue Hell
Hiver 54, l’abbé Pierre
De Gaulle
Rendez-vous
L’Homme aux yeux d’argent
The Possessed
Chouans!
La Vouivre
The Party 2
The Blood of Others
The Belly of an Architect
El Dorado
Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia
Star Wars: Visions – The Spy Dancer
5 Hectares
Rendez-vous
L’Homme aux yeux d’argent
The Possessed
Chouans!
La Vouivre
The Party 2
The Blood of Others
The Belly of an Architect
El Dorado
Warsaw: Year 5703
The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space
Marquise
Dante 01
Lady Oscar
The Last September
The Leading Man
Same Old Song
Klandestin WT
Victor
Des mains en or
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Too Much (Little) Love
Baby Love
Frankenstein
Happy 50
From Hell to Victory
Career Timeline
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2023
Ernest and Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia
Ernest
Star Wars: Visions – The Spy Dancer
Jon
5 Hectares
Franck Bernard
Des mains en or
Philippe
2022
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Marquis de Chassagne
Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia
Ernest (voice)
Happy 50
Antoine
2018
March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step
Narrator
Volontaire
Rivière
In Her Hands
Pierre Geithner
2017
The Confessions
Corporate
Stéphane Froncart
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Marc
The Royal Exchange
Philip V
2016
Assolo
Michele
One Man and his Cow
Philippe
Right Here Right Now
Arnaud Barsac, one of the two directors
The Odyssey
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
1988
The Possessed
Nikolai Vsevolodovich Stavrogin
Chouans!
Tarquin
El Dorado
Ursúa
The Possessed
Nikolai Vsevolodovich Stavrogin
Chouans!
Tarquin
El Dorado
Ursúa
1985
Red Kiss
Stéphane
Rendez-vous
Quentin
L’Homme aux yeux d’argent
Villain
Rendez-vous
Quentin
L’Homme aux yeux d’argent
Villain
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