Vincent Perez, a dashing and charismatic leading man, has captivated audiences with his striking features and captivating on-screen presence for over two decades. Born in Lausanne, Switzerland, to a German mother and a Spanish businessman father, Perez's early life was marked by a passion for classical theatre, which he honed at the Paris Conservatoire and L'Ecole des Amandiers.
Perez's breakthrough role came in the 1990 film "Cyrano de Bergerac," where he played the callow and vacuous lover opposite Gérard Depardieu's iconic title character. This performance cemented his status as a romantic idol, and he went on to pair with legendary actresses Jacqueline Bisset and Catherine Deneuve in the films "La maison de jade" (1988) and "Indochine" (1992),respectively.
Perez's international success continued with his American film debut in "The Crow: City of Angels" (1996),where he took over the title role from the late Brandon Lee. Although the sequel was met with lukewarm reception, Perez's subsequent American films, including "I Dreamed of Africa" (2000),"Bride of the Wind" (2001),and "Queen of the Damned" (2002),failed to replicate his earlier success.
Undeterred, Perez continued to thrive in his native France and internationally, starring in a wide range of films, including the romantic adventure "Fanfan" (2003),the Italian drama "La felicità non costa niente" (2003),the French/Swedish comedy "Welcome to Switzerland" (2004),the action drama "Arn: The Knight Templar" (2007),and the French dramas "Tomorrow at Dawn" (2009),"Monsieur Papa" (2011),"A Butterfly Kiss" (2011),and "Kto porwal bociany?" (2011).
Perez has also appeared in the Irish drama "The Price of Desire" (2015),the Australian romantic dramedy "Ladies in Black" (2018),and the U.S. action adventure "The Aeronauts" (2019). Throughout his career, Perez has remained a beloved figure in European cinema, and his dedication to his craft has earned him a loyal following.
In his personal life, Perez has been married to model and actress Karine Silla since 1998, and the couple has three children, including a set of twins. Silla also has a child with Perez's ex-co-star Gérard Depardieu, making Perez a devoted father and husband.
