Gaspard Ulliel was an aspiring and well-known French actor. He died in an accident on January 19, 2022. He was 37 years old at the time of his death. Ulliel was known for playing some of the significant roles like Hannibal Lecter in Hannibal Rising (2007) and fashion mogul Yves Saint Laurent in the biopic Saint Laurent (2014) and many more. He was the face of the Chanel men’s perfume called Bleu de Chanel. He has also been cast in a few other roles including Anton Mogart / Midnight Man in the Disney+ series Moon Knight (expected release date is 2022).
Early life
Gaspard Ulliel was born on November 25, 1984 and was 37 years old in 2021. He grew up in Boulogne-Billancourt in a Christine family and catwalk show producer Serge Ulliel, who was also a stylist by trade. Gaspard had a scar on his left cheek. The scar was caused in an attempt when he was attacked by a Doberman pinscher while riding a dog that he treated like a horse or rode with when he was six years old.
He once claimed that the scar increased his emotions for acting because the scar looked like a dimple. Gaspard was also described in a newspaper called Liberation, where he was listed under the title “the most famous scar in French cinema”. He went to the University of Saint-Denis, where he received a degree in film.
Gaspard Ulliel’s career
Gaspard Ulliel started acting while still at school. He first appeared for the film Une Femme En Blanc, which was to be broadcast on French television. He later performed at the Cours Florent where his acting ability and skills were recognized by the famous and most amazing director of that time, André Téchiné, known for the film Les égarés. Gaspard landed regular roles in made-for-TV movies in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He soon became known in France as an aspiring actor. He also starred in the film Hannibal Rising which was the first English language film.
In 2014, Gaspard played the role of fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent in the biopic film called Saint Laurent. His performance in the film earned him the Lumières Award for Best Actor and a nomination for Cesar and Globe de Cristal awards for Best Actor. Later in 2016, he landed two roles in the two films. One of the roles was in Xavier Dolan’s It’s Only the End of the World and another in Stéphanie Di Giusto’s The Dancer. He also landed a starring role in the film Les Confins du Monde, where he starred alongside Gérard Depardieu.
Awards
Gaspard was nominated for a Cesar Award in the Outstanding Actor category in 2002 and 2003. He received an award for a role in A Very Long Engagement. In 2017 he won the Cesar Award for Best Actor for his special role in the film It’s Only the End of the World. In 2017, Ulliel was nominated for the Jury Award for Best Actor at the Riviera International Film Festival. He received the nominations for the film It’s Only the End of the World, which was also nominated for the Grand Jury Prize for Best Picture.
The film earned Gaspard a second Cesar Award for Best Actor and a second nomination for both the Lumières and Globe de Cristal awards. Gaspard became the face of Longchamp, a French leather and luxury goods company. In July 2021, he landed a starring role in the upcoming superhero series Moon Knight, which is set to premiere in 2022.
Gaspard Ulliel Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Gaspard Uliel |
| date of birth | Nov. 25, 1984 |
| date of death | January 19, 2022 |
| Old | 37 years |
| place of birth | Boulogne Billancourt, France |
| nationality | French |
| job | actor |
| religion | Christianity |
| sun sign | protect |
Physical Statistics | |
| height | in feet inches – 5′ 8” – in centimeters – 173cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 75kg – in pounds – 165 pounds |
| shoe size | 9 (USA) |
| Hair color | dark brown |
| eye color | blue |
| body type | Slim |
Gaspard Ulliel Family | |
| father | Serge Uliel |
| mother | Christine Ulliel |
| sister | – |
| Brothers | – |
Qualification/Education | |
| school | – |
| University | University of Saint Denis |
Relationship status | |
| marital status | Married |
| Who is Gaspard Ulliel’s wife? | Gaelle Pietri |
| children | A |
Personal life
Gaspard Ulliel initially had a love affair with the actress Cecile Cassel. The couple dated for a number of years from 2005 to 2007. He later dated Charlotte Casiraghi briefly in 2007 and Jordane Crantelle from 2008 to 2013. After 2013, he entered into a relationship with French model and singer named Gaëlle Pietri. On November 9, 2015, it was announced that the couple is pregnant with their first child. Later, on January 12, 2016, a son was born. He died on January 19, 2022 in a skiing accident at La Rosière ski resort in Savoie, France.
Cause of death
Gaspard was enjoying skiing in the Savoy region on Tuesday when tragedy struck. He had an accident with another person and suffered serious injuries as a result. He reportedly suffered severe brain trauma and was flown to Grenoble hospital for further treatment. Because he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, his injuries were severe and he lost the fight for life the next day. His death was announced just a day after the release of Marvel’s upcoming series Moon Light, in which he played the role of Midnight Man.
Gaspard Ulliel Net Worth
Ulliel got some famous roles in movies and TV series like Bonnes Vacances, Brotherhood of the Wolf, Alias, Julien l’apprenti, Hannibal Rising, It’s only the end of the world, A very long engagement and Saint Laurent. In July 2021, he was cast in a major role in the upcoming series called Moon Knight, which is set to premiere March 30 on Disney+. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ulleil had a net worth of around $8 million before his death.