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Magnetic, intense French actor Mathieu Amalric made his film debut in the 1980s, but achieved greater fame almost a decade later with appearances in features by Steven Spielberg, Julien Temple and Sofia Coppola. In his native country, Amalric was best known for his three collaborations with director Arnaud Desplechin, who gave him his first notable role in 1997’s “Ma Vie Sexuelle.” The acclaim surrounding Amalric’s work with Desplechin led to other notable performances in European films, as well as a second career as a film director. Amalric’s profile rose to global proportions after his
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Milestone
Started in movies when he was 17 as a trainee [assistant director] and an assistant editor
1984
First acting role was a small part in the French drama "Favourites of the Moon"
1990
Directed first short film, "Sans rires"
1996
First substantive role was as a notorious lothario in "Diary of a Seducer"
1996
First gained fame in the film "Ma Vie Sexuelle (My Sex Life...or How I Got Into an Argument)"
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