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Born:
- Birthday: 1971-01-23
- Born Place: Paris, France
Stanislas Merhar
Stanislas Merhar (born January 23, 1971, in Paris) is a critically acclaimed French actor known for his elegant intensity and frequent collaborations with auteurs of European cinema. He began his artistic training as a classical pianist before shifting to acting, gaining immediate recognition for his role in Dry Cleaning (1997), which earned him the César Award for Most Promising Actor in 1998. Merhar quickly became a prominent figure in French and international art-house cinema, working with directors such as Manoel de Oliveira, Anne Fontaine, Benoît Jacquot, and Chantal Akerman. His performances in films like The Captive, Adolphe, and Almayer’s Folly showcase his quiet charisma and deep emotional range. Beyond film, he has performed on stage, notably in Florian Zeller’s L’autre, and published a memoir titled Petits poisons in 2008. In 2012, he was named a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his contributions to French culture. More recently, he appeared in the series Liaison and took on a key role in Dominik Moll’s Case 137, continuing his commitment to complex, character-driven storytelling.
