Aurélien Wiik
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Aurélien Wiik is a French actor. He is the son of a Norwegian father and of the French actress Françoise Deldick.
. In 1997, he played "Pierrot" in Roger Hanin
's film Soleil, starring Sophia Loren
, Philippe Noiret
and Marianne Sägebrecht
. In 2004, he played Jean Lupin in Arsène Lupin, starring Romain Duris
and Kristin Scott Thomas
. In 2005, he appeared in four films, including: À travers la forêt
, directed by Jean-Paul Civeyrac
, and Tu vas rire, mais je te quitte, directed by Philippe Harel
. In 2006, he was in Sans Elle, directed by Jean Beaudin
.
. In 1996, he was in the second episode of Season 5 for Julie Lescaut
. In 1995, he played thirteen-year-old Benjamin in Season 1 of La Rivière Espérance
.
and staged at the famous Théâtre des Mathurins of Paris. He played the role of Clément Sibony. His debut stage role was in a 1994 production of Henri de Montherlant's play La Ville dont le prince est un enfant
, at the Théâtre Hébertot
of Paris.
at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival
, sparking rumors of romance between the pair., Dol plays Garance on the French television show La Vie est à Nous. Wiik has been romantically linked with the actress Lindsay Lohan.
Acting career
He made his cinematic acting debut at the age of twelve, playing Antoine in the 1994 film Cache cash, directed by Claude PinoteauClaude Pinoteau
Claude Pinoteau is a French film director and scriptwriter. Born in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts de Seine, Île-de-France, France.- Filmography :* 1971 : It Only Happens to Others...
. In 1997, he played "Pierrot" in Roger Hanin
Roger Hanin
Roger Hanin is a French actor , best known for playing the title role in the 1989-2006 TV crime series, Navarro.-Personal life:...
's film Soleil, starring Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren, OMRI is an Italian actress.In 1962, Loren won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Two Women, along with 21 awards, becoming the first actress to win an Academy Award for a non-English-speaking performance...
, Philippe Noiret
Philippe Noiret
Philippe Noiret was a French film actor.-Biography:Noiret's father was in the clothes trade. Philippe was an indifferent scholar and attended several prestigious Paris schools, including the Lycée Janson de Sailly. He failed several times to pass his baccalauréat exams, so he decided to study...
and Marianne Sägebrecht
Marianne Sägebrecht
Marianne Sägebrecht is a German film actress.Her background included stints as a medical lab assistant and magazine assistant editor before she found her calling in show business...
. In 2004, he played Jean Lupin in Arsène Lupin, starring Romain Duris
Romain Duris
-Life:Born on 28 May 1974 in Paris, son of an engineer-architect father, Duris studied arts at university. He was noticed in the street by a casting director whilst waiting in a queue in 1993 and offered a part in the 1994 Cédric Klapisch film Le péril jeune...
and Kristin Scott Thomas
Kristin Scott Thomas
Kristin A. Scott Thomas, OBE is an English actress who has also acquired French nationality. She gained international recognition in the 1990s for her roles in Bitter Moon, Four Weddings and a Funeral and The English Patient....
. In 2005, he appeared in four films, including: À travers la forêt
A travers la forêt
À travers la forêt is a 2005 French film directed by Jean-Paul Civeyrac.-Plot summary:After a motorcycle accident, Renaud dies. His girlfriend Armelle can’t forget him. Her sisters suggest she could go to a medium for help...
, directed by Jean-Paul Civeyrac
Jean-Paul Civeyrac
Jean-Paul Civeyrac is a French New Wave director whose films are usually characterized by close attention to music and actors' bodies. He has adapted a French novel by Anne Wiazemsky, Hymnes à l’amour, with the title All the fine promises . This movie was awarded by The Prix Jean Vigo 2003...
, and Tu vas rire, mais je te quitte, directed by Philippe Harel
Philippe Harel
Philippe Harel is a French film director, actor and screenwriter born in 1956.-Selected filmography:* La femme défendue * Extension du domaine de la lutte -External links:...
. In 2006, he was in Sans Elle, directed by Jean Beaudin
Jean Beaudin
Jean Beaudin is a Canadian film director and screenwriter. He has directed 20 films since 1969. His film J.A. Martin Photographer, was entered into the 1977 Cannes Film Festival, where Monique Mercure won the award for Best Actress. The film also won best Film, he won best Director, and Mercure...
.
Filmography
- 2010 : DjinnsDjinns (film)Djinns is a French film written and directed by Hugues Martin and Sandra Martin. It stars Saïd Taghmaoui, Cyril Raffaelli and Aurélien Wiik.-Cast:* Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet as Michel* Thierry Frémont as Vacard* Saïd Taghmaoui as Aroui...
(2010) (directors: Hugues Martin and Sandra Martin), Saria - 2009 : Des illusions (director: Etienne Faure), Florent
- 2009 : A Man and His DogA Man and His DogA Man and His Dog is a 2009 French film directed by French director Francis Huster, starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, based on the 1952 film Umberto D...
(director: Francis HusterFrancis HusterFrancis Huster is a French stage, film and television actor, film director and scriptwriter.-Biography:Francis Huster was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine. He studied acting at the Conservatoire of the 17th arrondissement of Paris, at the Cours Florent and at the Conservatoire national , where he had...
), Leïla's colleague - 2008 : La tangente (director: Vincent Vesco)
- 2008 : Secret défense (director: Philippe Haim), Jérémy
- 2008 : Frontière(s) (director: Xavier GensXavier GensXavier Gens is a French film director.-Director:*Vanikoro *The Divide *Hitman *Frontier *Sable noir - short film*Au petit matin - short film*Born to Kast - short film...
), Alex - 2007 : Mise à nu (director: Jérémy Halkin)
- 2005 : À travers la forêt (director: Jean-Paul CiveyracJean-Paul CiveyracJean-Paul Civeyrac is a French New Wave director whose films are usually characterized by close attention to music and actors' bodies. He has adapted a French novel by Anne Wiazemsky, Hymnes à l’amour, with the title All the fine promises . This movie was awarded by The Prix Jean Vigo 2003...
), Renaud/Hippolyte - 2005 : Au petit matin (director: Xavier GensXavier GensXavier Gens is a French film director.-Director:*Vanikoro *The Divide *Hitman *Frontier *Sable noir - short film*Au petit matin - short film*Born to Kast - short film...
) - 2005 : Sans elle... (director: Anna da Palma), Johnny
- 2005 : Tu vas rire mais je te quitte (director: Philippe HarelPhilippe HarelPhilippe Harel is a French film director, actor and screenwriter born in 1956.-Selected filmography:* La femme défendue * Extension du domaine de la lutte -External links:...
), Thierry - 2004 : Amazon Forever (director: Jean-Pierre Dutilleux), Nicolas
- 2004 : Arsène Lupin (director: Jean-Paul SaloméJean-Paul SaloméJean-Paul Salomé is a French director.- Selected filmography :*1994 Les Braqueuses with Clémentine Célarié, Catherine Jacob and Annie Girardot...
), Jean Lupin - 2004 : Tout le plaisir est pour moi (director: Isabelle Broué), Raoul
- 2004 : Ce qu'ils imaginent (director: Anne Théron), Santiago
- 2003 : Sem Ela (director: Anna da Palma), Johnny Vieira
- 2002 : Les frères Hélias (director: Frédy Busso), Nico
- 2002 : La Bande du drugstore (director: François Armanet), Marc Bensoussan
- 2002 : Parlez-moi d'amour (director: Sophie MarceauSophie MarceauSophie Marceau is a French actress director, screenwriter, and author. She has appeared in 38 films. As a teenager, Marceau achieved popularity with her debut films La boum and La boum 2 , receiving a César Award for Most Promising Actress...
), William - 2002 : A l'abri des regards indiscrets, the playboy #2
- 2001 : ChaosChaos (2001 film)Chaos is a 2001 French film written and directed by Coline Serreau.Currently, a remake of this movie in English, to star Aishwarya Rai and Meryl Streep, is planned.- Plot :...
(director: Coline SerreauColine SerreauColine Serreau is a French actress, film director and writer.-Early life and education:She was born in Paris, France.In Paris, Serreau studied literature, music and theatre as well as the circus.-Career:...
), Fabrice - 2000 : In extremis (director: Étienne Faure), Vincent
- 2000 : Carla (director: Dramane Sangare), le chauffeur
- 1999 : Belle Maman (director: Gabriel AghionGabriel Aghion-Biography:He was born in Alexandria, in Egypt on 30 December 1955.-Filmography:* La Scarlatine * Bras de Fer * Rue du Bac * Pédale douce -Biography:He was born in Alexandria, in Egypt on 30 December 1955.-Filmography:* La Scarlatine (1983)* Bras de Fer (1985)* Rue du Bac (1990)* Pédale douce...
) - 1999 : Sous-sols (director: Jérôme Le Maire), Ben
- 1997 : Soleil (director: Roger HaninRoger HaninRoger Hanin is a French actor , best known for playing the title role in the 1989-2006 TV crime series, Navarro.-Personal life:...
), Pierrot - 1994 : Cache cash (director: Claude PinoteauClaude PinoteauClaude Pinoteau is a French film director and scriptwriter. Born in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts de Seine, Île-de-France, France.- Filmography :* 1971 : It Only Happens to Others...
), Antoine - 1993 : Arène (director: Nicolas Cuche)
Television
He has as many television as film credits to his name. In 2000, he appeared in the first episode of Scénarios sur la drogueDrug Scenes
Drug Scenes is a omnibus film of 24 French short films depicting drug abuse...
. In 1996, he was in the second episode of Season 5 for Julie Lescaut
Julie Lescaut
Julie Lescaut is a French-language police television series. It has been distributed since 1992 on TF1 , La Une-RTBF and TSR ; the show remains active as of 2010. It details the investigations of detective Julie Lescaut and her team...
. In 1995, he played thirteen-year-old Benjamin in Season 1 of La Rivière Espérance
La Rivière Espérance
La Rivière Espérance is a French TV series, 9 episodes of 90 minutes each, directed by Josée Dayan based on the novel by Christian Signol and shown in 1995 on France 2.-Synopsis:...
.
List of television credits
- 2008-2009: Myster Mocky présente (director: Édouard MolinaroÉdouard MolinaroÉdouard Molinaro is a French film director, actor, and screenwriter. He was born in Gironde, Bordeaux.He is best known for his comedies with Louis de Funès , My Uncle Benjamin , Dracula and Son , and the Academy Award-nominated La Cage aux Folles Édouard Molinaro (born 13 May 1928) is a French...
), Season 2:2, Season 3:1 - 2000: Scénarios sur la drogueDrug ScenesDrug Scenes is a omnibus film of 24 French short films depicting drug abuse...
, Episode 1 (directed by Simon Leloouche) - 1999: Tombé du nid (director: Édouard MolinaroÉdouard MolinaroÉdouard Molinaro is a French film director, actor, and screenwriter. He was born in Gironde, Bordeaux.He is best known for his comedies with Louis de Funès , My Uncle Benjamin , Dracula and Son , and the Academy Award-nominated La Cage aux Folles Édouard Molinaro (born 13 May 1928) is a French...
), Max - 1996: Les Feux de la Saint-Jean (director: François Luciani)
- 1995: La Rivière EspéranceLa Rivière EspéranceLa Rivière Espérance is a French TV series, 9 episodes of 90 minutes each, directed by Josée Dayan based on the novel by Christian Signol and shown in 1995 on France 2.-Synopsis:...
(director: Josée Dayan)
Theatre
In 2005, he was in a play entitled L'Autre, directed by Florian ZellerFlorian Zeller
Florian Zeller is a French novelist and playwright. His work has been translated into a dozen languages, including English. He won the Prix Interallié in 2004 for his novel "Fascination of Evil" ....
and staged at the famous Théâtre des Mathurins of Paris. He played the role of Clément Sibony. His debut stage role was in a 1994 production of Henri de Montherlant's play La Ville dont le prince est un enfant
La Ville dont le prince est un enfant (play)
La Ville dont le prince est un enfant is a 1955 play by French dramatist Henry de Montherlant. The title, literally translated, The City Whose Prince is a Child, is taken from Ecclesiastes 10:16: "Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning!"-Progress of the...
, at the Théâtre Hébertot
Théâtre Hébertot
Théâtre Hébertot is a theatre at 78, boulevard des Batignolles, in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, France. The theatre, completed in 1838 and opening as the Théâtre des Batignolles, was later renamed Théâtre des Arts in 1907...
of Paris.
Personal life
Accompanied by the actress Juliette Dol (coincidentally, his costar in the play L'Autre), Wiik attended the screening of AntichristAntichrist (film)
Antichrist is a 2009 arthouse-horror film written and directed by Lars von Trier, starring Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg. It follows horror film conventions and tells the story of a couple who, after the death of their child, retreat to a cabin in the woods where the man experiences strange...
at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival
2009 Cannes Film Festival
The 62nd annual Cannes Film Festival was held from May 13 to May 24, 2009. French actress Isabelle Huppert was the President of the Jury. It was announced on March 19, 2009, that Pixar's film Up would open the festival...
, sparking rumors of romance between the pair., Dol plays Garance on the French television show La Vie est à Nous. Wiik has been romantically linked with the actress Lindsay Lohan.
External links
Further reading
- Interview with Aurélien Wiik by Philippe Escalier for the magazine Je Paris, issue dated 1 November 2003