Albert Dupontel

Albert Dupontel (; born 11 January 1964 ) is a French actor, film director and screenwriter. Following his father's path, he studied medicine but eventually switched to theater, disillusioned by hospital life. He started his career as a stand-up comedian. In February 1998, his film Bernie took the Grand Prize at the 9th Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival which was attended by Dupontel.

One-man shows Year Title Author Director 1990-91 Sale spectacle 1 Albert Dupontel Albert Dupontel 1992-93 Sale spectacle 2 Albert Dupontel Albert Dupontel

Filmography As actor

As filmmaker Year Title Credited as NotesDirectorScreenwriter 1992 Désiré Short film 1996 Bernie Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival - Grand PrizeNominated—César Award for Best First Feature Film 1999 The Creator 2006 Locked Out 2009 The Villain 2013 9 Month Stretch César Award for Best Original ScreenplayGlobes de Cristal Award for Best FilmNominated - César Award for Best FilmNominated - César Award for Best DirectorNominated - Louis Delluc Prize for Best FilmNominated - Lumière Award for Best FilmNominated - Lumière Award for Best DirectorNominated - Lumière Award for Best Screenplay 2017 See You Up There César Award for Best DirectorCésar Award for Best AdaptationNominated - César Award for Best FilmNominated - Globes de Cristal Award for Best FilmNominated - Lumière Award for Best FilmNominated - Lumière Award for Best ScreenplayNominated - Seattle International Film Festival - Best Director 2020 Bye Bye Morons César Award for Best FilmCésar Award for Best DirectorCésar Award for Best Original Screenplay 2023 Second Tour