Vincent Perez

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Birthday:

10 June 1964, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Height:

182 cm

Soulful, exotic-looking leading man Vincent Perez is known for his grand and glossy French pictures, exuding a sexy stare and irresistible charm that has swept Gallic women off their feet for over two decades. He was born in Lausanne, Switzerland, to a German mother and a Spanish businessman father. From the classical theatre stage (Paris Conservatoire, L'Ecole des Amandiers) in works ranging from Shakespeare to Chekhov, Perez became an instant romantic idol after pairing opposite slightly older femme stars Jacqueline Bisset in La maison de jade (1988) and Catherine Deneuve in the Oscar-winning film Indochine (1992). His breakthrough role, however, came as the callow, vacuous lover "Christian" opposite Gérard Depardieu's Cyrano de Bergerac (1990). The film is considered these days the definitive version of the Edmond Rostand classic. With this European success, the lithe, moody heartthrob branched out internationally, finally making his American film debut in The Crow: City of Angels (1996), taking over the vengeful title role from the late Brandon Lee who was accidentally killed in the original. The sequel proved crashingly dull and the U.S. has been surprisingly unreceptive to Perez ever since. This may be in part due to his subsequent American movies, which have included the passionless I Dreamed of Africa (2000), Bride of the Wind (2001) and Queen of the Damned (2002) with the late musical star Aaliyah. Perez has been married to model/actress Karine Silla since 1998 and they have three children, including one set of twins). Sylla also has a child by Perez's ex-co-star Gérard Depardieu. In Europe, however, Perez is an art-house favorite. Show less «

We grow up in a society that takes us apart instead of showing us we are all part of the same unit.

When I was a kid, I fell in love very easily, but they were stories that I invented myself. In fact, I was very catholic. I needed to fall i...Show more »

When I was a kid, I fell in love very easily, but they were stories that I invented myself. In fact, I was very catholic. I needed to fall in love in order to suffer a little, in order to show myself that I was alive. I often say that a woman can reveal a man. I love strong women who leave an impression. Show less «

Deep fidelity is a part of love.

What is your favorite women's perfume? The smell a woman has in the morning. Oh, come on! It's the best. Everybody knows that.

Every morning I'm facing myself in the mirror. It doesn't change anything finding out I'm supposed to be a sex symbol. It's like a joke. My ...Show more »

Every morning I'm facing myself in the mirror. It doesn't change anything finding out I'm supposed to be a sex symbol. It's like a joke. My mom is always saying that to me. She's like, 'A sex symbol? You, my son? Oh, please. Look at your nose!' Show less «

In the US I can cry without anyone going immediately around saying that Vincent Perez is in the middle of a depression crisis.

I was like a plant in the wrong ground. It wasn't the right earth for me, but I think it was great because I was in touch with the nature an...Show more »

I was like a plant in the wrong ground. It wasn't the right earth for me, but I think it was great because I was in touch with the nature and grew up in nature with forest and trees, fields, mountains, rivers, and it was good. Show less «

"Can you imagine her solitude? She must be so proud, scared and lonely. Viviane is like that she' s really very pure; she's a good girl. ...Show more »

"Can you imagine her solitude? She must be so proud, scared and lonely. Viviane is like that she' s really very pure; she's a good girl. The idea of becoming a woman was impossible for me too, but this kind of challenge brings out new things in my acting. I used to feel you had to show, to bring things to people, but it's good to let them steal from you. With Viviane I decided not to show, just to be." on playing a transvestite. Show less «

From the waist up I'm German, from the waist down I'm Spanish.

"She's been in my life a long time and a certain day, instead of turning my head somewhere else, I finally felt that my happiness was with h...Show more »

"She's been in my life a long time and a certain day, instead of turning my head somewhere else, I finally felt that my happiness was with her. Since then, I feel more adult. I work better. Karine wants a lot; she wants to face every problem. She's the ideal woman. With her I know where I am going" on wife Karine Silla. Show less «

I was not really fond of marriage, of contracts,but when everything became so evident with Karine, all fears and uncertainty disappeared. I ...Show more »

I was not really fond of marriage, of contracts,but when everything became so evident with Karine, all fears and uncertainty disappeared. I only wanted to make her happy. When it was time to arrange everything for the wedding, I was in Africa in a reservation surrounded by snakes and lions, and I was stressed thinking about Karine, who had to face it all alone. She came for a while over there with Roxane, and it was wonderful. Show less «

Did you discover something of a feminine side? Yes, but I never really had a problem with that.

"Yes, my mind changed a lot. I was blown away by the feelings that emerged from me. ... She really brought a lot of happiness to my life. I ...Show more »

"Yes, my mind changed a lot. I was blown away by the feelings that emerged from me. ... She really brought a lot of happiness to my life. I have to say, spending time with her I know, this is it. This is wonderful."on his first child, daughter Iman. Show less «

My mom hates my movies because I actually die in most of them; she thinks my career is a big mess and for her, it is impossible to love a fi...Show more »

My mom hates my movies because I actually die in most of them; she thinks my career is a big mess and for her, it is impossible to love a film in which I die. But come on, I don't really die in every one! Only in those for which it is really absolutely necessary; otherwise the movie would be a complete failure. Show less «

I consider myself European.

I have a one-year-old daughter, Iman. It is exciting to be a father.

I think Diderot was a genius, that he was a powerful man. His power was in the force of his analysis and his taste. There was certainly some...Show more »

I think Diderot was a genius, that he was a powerful man. His power was in the force of his analysis and his taste. There was certainly something monstrous about him, monstrous in the bulimic sense. He had a need to touch everything, explore everything, taste everything. It's not for me to judge another man, but I would have loved to meet him. Show less «

Becoming a father makes us understand that we are no longer the center of the universe. It allows us to consciously feel pure love in a wond...Show more »

Becoming a father makes us understand that we are no longer the center of the universe. It allows us to consciously feel pure love in a wonderful, but completely new way. To have a child is to live a daily and constant enchantment, but also to be tortured with fear. Show less «

Love is more and more important in our society because you'll find it less and less.

I can show jealousy, but I do not want to be jealous. Jealousy is like a box. It has to be kept closed.