Melvil Poupaud
Actor · Writer
53 years (Jan 26, 1973)Paris, France
Melvil Poupaud is, by now, a veteran French actor who has kept working through several turns of the industry. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. Playing Johnny 'Goodboy' Jones in 'Speed Racer' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. 'An Officer and a Spy' belongs on any short list of his work. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today.
Melvil Poupaud
Actor · Writer
Melvil Poupaud is, by now, a veteran French actor who has kept working through several turns of the industry. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. Playing Johnny 'Goodboy' Jones in 'Speed Racer' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. 'An Officer and a Spy' belongs on any short list of his work. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today.
73 Movies
Plays The Younger Brother
The Lover
1992
Plays Johnny 'Goodboy' Jones
Speed Racer
2008
Plays Clément
One Fine Morning
2022
Plays Le Comte Du Barry
Jeanne du Barry
2023
Plays Mr. Lefèvre
Summer of 85
2020
Plays Maître Labori
An Officer and a Spy
2019
Plays Louis Vuillard
Brother and Sister
2022
Plays Charles
Souvenir
1996
Plays François
By the Sea
2015
Plays Pharmacist's son
Élisa
1995
Plays Louis Bernard
Innocent Lies
1995
Plays Jean Fournier
Coup de chance
2023
Plays L'acteur connu
My Sole Desire
2023
Plays Alexandre Guérin
By the Grace of God
2019
Plays Prince of Foix
Time Regained
1999
Plays Charles-Henri de Persand
Le Divorce
2003
Plays Bruno
Eros Therapy
2004
Plays Laurence Alia
Laurence Anyways
2012
Plays Grégoire Lamoureux
Just the Two of Us
2023
Plays Ivan
A Christmas Tale
2008
Plays Pierre Escande
The Young Lovers
2022
Plays Jesse James
Lucky Luke
2009
Plays Jean-Claude
15 Ways to Kill Your Neighbour
2022
Plays Gaspard
A Summer's Tale
1996
Plays Alex
Shimkent Hôtel
2003
Plays Vincent Kossarski
In Bed with Victoria
2016
Plays Pierre Blum
The Great Game
2015
Plays Jean Denis Attiret
The Lady in the Portrait
2017
Plays Léo
One Minute to Midnight
2026
Plays Marechal Massena
Lines of Wellington
2012
Plays Gaël
Fidelio, Alice's Odyssey
2014
Plays François
Feelings
2003
Plays Loverboy
44 Inch Chest
2009
Plays Romain
Time to Leave
2005
Plays Yonathan Cobb
The Rules of Art
2025
Plays Le jeune prince de Galles
Richard III
1986
Plays Louis
Hideaway (Le refuge)
2009
Director
Plays Philippe / his twin
Pronobis
2003
Plays Lucien Vauclair
Trivial Of My Life
Plays Frédéric Charpentier
Crime Is Our Business
2008
Plays Thomas
The 15 Year Old Girl
1989
Plays Lenny
Shooting Stars
1997
Plays Samy
Face Down
2015
Plays Stefan Chambers
The Broken
2008
Plays René
Genealogies of a Crime
1997
Plays Malo, l'enfant
City of Pirates
1984
Plays Lazare
Heads or Fails
2025
Plays Martin
Three Lives and Only One Death
1996
Plays Valentin
Stronger Than the Devil
2026
Plays Melvil
Marcello Mio
2024
Latest Trailers
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One Minute to Midnight
Léo
2026
The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
Gabriel
2026
Privileges
Édouard Galzain · 6 episodes
2026–
Stronger Than the Devil
Valentin
2026
The Rules of Art
Yonathan Cobb
2025
Heads or Fails
Lazare
2025
In the Shadows
Paul Francoeur · 6 episodes
2024–
Marcello Mio
Melvil
2024
Coup de chance
Jean Fournier
2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Melvil Poupaud and where are they from?
Melvil Poupaud is 53 years old, born on January 26, 1973 in Paris, France.
What are the most famous roles of Melvil Poupaud?
Melvil Poupaud is best known for roles in Speed Racer, An Officer and a Spy, Summer of 85.
How many movies has Melvil Poupaud been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Melvil Poupaud has appeared in 73 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Melvil Poupaud's first movie?
The career of Melvil Poupaud began with Qui es tu Johnny Mac? (1984).
What is Melvil Poupaud's most recent movie or series?
Melvil Poupaud's most recent release is The Most Beautiful Girl in the World, which premiered on June 26, 2026.
What TV shows has Melvil Poupaud appeared in?
On television, Melvil Poupaud has appeared in UFOs, Privileges, Quotidien, Insoupçonnable.
Does Melvil Poupaud have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Melvil Poupaud's upcoming work includes: One Minute to Midnight (2026), Violette (2026).
Melvil Poupaud
1973-01-26 · Paris, France
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