Niels Schneider
Biography
Niels Schneider, born on June 18, 1987, is an accomplished Franco-Canadian actor renowned for his compelling performances. He first captured the spotlight with his roles in Xavier Dolan's celebrated films, I Killed My Mother (2009) and Heartbeats (2010). His remarkable talent was recognized at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, where he received the Trophée Chopard for Male Revelation of the Year.
In 2013, Schneider showcased his versatility in Yann Gonzalez's audacious surreal film, You and the Night. His career continued to flourish, and in 2016, his portrayal in Dark Inclusion garnered him the César Award for Most Promising Actor in 2017, solidifying his status in the film industry.
More recently, Schneider has been featured in Of Money and Blood (2023), and he also collaborated with renowned director Woody Allen in the film Coup de Chance (2023). With a dynamic range and a captivating presence, Niels Schneider continues to make a significant impact in cinema, appealing to audiences with his diverse roles and artistic depth.
Filmography
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Bad Poems
2018 • Henri
Haunted Minds
2025 • Skender
Back Home
2020 • Thomas
The Howling: Reborn
2011 • Roland
Spirit of Ecstasy
2023 • Augustin
Sibyl
2019 • Gabriel
Gemma Bovery
2014 • Hervé de Bressigny
Polina
2016 • Adrien
Apaches: Gang of Paris
2023 • Jésus
Quantum Love
2014 • Hugo
Icarus (2022)
2022 • Thésée
Dark Diamond
2016 • Pier
Dalida
2017 • Jean Sobieski
South Sentinel
2022 • Christian Lafayette
Suzanna Andler
2021 • Michel
Coup de Chance
2023 • Alain Aubert
Curiosa
2019 • Pierre Louÿs
Heartbeats
2010 • Nicolas
I Killed My Mother
2009 • Eric
The Most Assassinated Woman in the World
2018 • Jean
The Art Dealer
2015 • Klaus
One Nation, One King
2018