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Pierre Vaneck

Pierre Vaneck is known for The Science of Sleep (2006), Is Paris Burning? (1966), Love Me No More (2008).

Biography

Pierre Vaneck (born Pierre Auguste Van Hecke; 15 April 1931 – 31 January 2010) was a French actor. During his career, he won a Molière Award in 1988 and received a César Award nomination in 2009.

Son of a Belgian army officer, Pierre Vaneck spent his youth in Antwerp, Belgium, until the age of 17, when he started medical studies in Paris, France. Before long, he branched into studying acting, first at the Rene Simon school, and then at the Theatre Academy, under Henri Rollan. He earned his living meanwhile by working for a saddle-maker by day, and in the evenings, he recited François Villon's poems in cabarets. His début on the stage came in 1952 in The Three Musketeers in the role of Louis XIII. His first important role in the cinema was in the Julien Duvivier film, Marianne of my Youth in 1955.

Questions about Pierre Vaneck

How many Pierre Vaneck films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 42 films with Pierre Vaneck, from 1956 to 2008.

What is the best rated Pierre Vaneck film?

The best rated Pierre Vaneck film in the catalogue is Is Paris Burning? (1966), rated 7.2.

What was the first Pierre Vaneck film?

The first Pierre Vaneck film in the catalogue is Is Paris Burning?, from 1966.

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AWARDS 2 Wins 2 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Also works as
audiobook narrator
Studied at
Cours Simon · Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique
Spouse
Sophie Becker
Father
Alphonse Van Hecke

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Full filmography

56 films — 42 in the catalogue

People data: TMDb.

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