Gérard Depardieu
Born | December 27, 1948 |
Hometown | Châteauroux, France |
Height | 5'11" (1.80m) |
Spouse | Élisabeth Depardieu (m 1971 - 1996) |
Partner | Carole Bouquet , Clémentine Igou (2005 - present) |
Children | Guillaume Depardieu , Julie Depardieu |
Parents | Alice Depardieu , René Depardieu |
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Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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1992 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor in a Leading Role | Cyrano de Bergerac (1990 film) | Nominated |
1991 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Green Card (film) | Winner |
1991 | Academy Award | Actor in a Leading Role | Cyrano de Bergerac (1990 film) | Nominated |
1990 | Cannes Film Festival | Best Actor | Cyrano de Bergerac (1990 film) | Winner |
1987 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor in a Leading Role | Jean de Florette | Nominated |
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