About Alex Descas
Born 1958. Alex Descas is a French actor and television actor.
Alex Descas (born January 1, 1958) is a French actor known for his roles in films by Claire Denis and Jim Jarmusch. In France he is also known for his role as Schneider in the French TV series Un Flic.
He is a frequent collaborator of Claire Denis, appearing in more than half of her theatrical feature-length films, including No Fear, No Die, Nénette et Boni, I Can't Sleep, Trouble Every Day, The Intruder, 35 Shots of Rum and Bastards, as well as Ten Minutes Older: The Cello. He is of Antillean (Guadeloupean) descent.
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Who is Alex Descas?
French-African actor
When was Alex Descas born?
Alex Descas was born in 1958 in France.
What is Alex Descas's occupation?
Alex Descas is an actor and television actor.
What nationality is Alex Descas?
Alex Descas is French.
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