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Dominique Pinon
Dominique Pinon
71 years (Mar 4, 1955)
Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, France
113 Movies
14 TV Shows

Dominique Pinon

Known for
Delicatessen
Louison
The City of Lost Children
The Diver / The Clones
Alien Resurrection
Vriess
Micmacs
Fracasse
A distinctive French character actor with an unforgettable, rumpled face, a longtime muse of director Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Born in Saumur, he appeared across Jeunet's films, including 'Delicatessen', the hitman-turned-monk in 'Amélie' (2001), and the resurrected mercenary in 'Alien Resurrection' (1997), and recently voiced a role in 'Memoir of a Snail' (2024). A stalwart of French cinema with a gift for the eccentric and the grotesque, he brings a singular, weathered presence to everything he touches.
A distinctive French character actor with an unforgettable, rumpled face, a longtime muse of director Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Born in Saumur, he appeared across Jeunet's films, including 'Delicatessen', the hitman-turned-monk in 'Amélie' (2001), and the resurrected mercenary in 'Alien Resurrection' (1997), and recently voiced a role in 'Memoir of a Snail' (2024). A stalwart of French cinema with a gift for the eccentric and the grotesque, he brings a singular, weathered presence to everything he touches.
Known for
Delicatessen
Louison
The City of Lost Children
The Diver / The Clones
Alien Resurrection
Vriess
Micmacs
Fracasse
Movies
TV Shows
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Outlander
Master Raymond · 7 episodes
★ 8.2
2016–2026
TV
You Believe in Angels, Mr. Drowak?
Edgar
★ 5.4
2026
Film
Jean Valjean
Boîte à Mots
★ 6.1
2025
Film
She Loved Blossoms More
Logo
★ 6.3
2025
Film
Memoir of a Snail
Percy Pudel (voice)
★ 8.1
2024
Film
At the End of the Day
Le médecin
★ 5.9
2024
Film
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
Antoine · 2 episodes
★ 8.0
2023
TV
Apaches: Gang of Paris
Gueule de Bois
★ 6.0
2023
Film
The Island of Thirty Coffins
Horacio · 6 episodes
★ 6.6
2022
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dominique Pinon and where are they from?
Dominique Pinon is 71 years old, born on March 4, 1955 in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, France.
What are the most famous roles of Dominique Pinon?
Dominique Pinon is best known for roles in Amélie, Alien Resurrection, Delicatessen.
How many movies has Dominique Pinon been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1980), Dominique Pinon has appeared in 112 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Dominique Pinon's first movie?
The career of Dominique Pinon began with La Découverte (1980).
What is Dominique Pinon's most recent movie or series?
Dominique Pinon's most recent release is Cassandre - Un ciel de plomb, which premiered on March 10, 2026.
What TV shows has Dominique Pinon appeared in?
On television, Dominique Pinon has appeared in Outlander, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, Metal Hurlant Chronicles, Caméra Café.
Does Dominique Pinon have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Dominique Pinon's upcoming work includes: Violette (2026).
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Dominique Pinon
Dominique Pinon
1955-03-04 · Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, France

After studying at the Faculty of Arts of Poitiers, Dominique Pinon moved to Paris where he enrolled at the Cours Simon acting school. His introducing appearance in cinema took place in 1981 in the movie Diva by Jean-Jacques Beineix.

Pinon is considered to be a theatre actor in first place, with constant on-stage acting since 1985. Until today, he has appeared in the plays of Gildas Bourdet, Jorge Lavelli, Valère Novarina and numerous others.

His career in cinema, counting more than 80 movies to-date, shows a strong collaboration with director Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Amongst these 8 movies dating from between 1990 and 2013, it is most notably his appearances in Delicatessen (1991), Alien Resurrection (1997) and Amélie (2001) which made him become known to the broader public outside of France.

Pinon also had numerous appearences on French TV, both in movies as well as in series. His most recent international appearance on TV is that of the character Master Raymond in the second season of the award-winning TV series Outlander.

He received the Molière theatre award for Best Actor in 2004 and was awarded the title of Officier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2014.

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