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Trivia
Birth name: Vincent Crochon
Date of birth: 23 November 1966
Place of birth: Paris, France
Nickname: Vinz
Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Spouse: Monica Bellucci (1999 - present) 1 child.
Son of Jean-Pierre Cassel
Did the voice of Diego in the French version of Ice Age (2002).
He usually does the voice-over for actor Hugh Grant in French versions.
His collaboration with writer/director/actor Mathieu Kassovitz in a
handful of films turned him into a popular and versatile French
"tough guy" star.
Once enrolled in circus school at the age of 17 before starting up in TV
and films.
Half-brother of Cécile Cassel.
His father is a French actor and his mother is a journalist. They
divorced in 1980.
His brother Mathias is a founding member of the rap group
"Assassin". Vincent's name is mentioned (as Vinz) in their
song "Libre".
He decided to become an actor at fifteen years of age.
Daughter, Deva, born 12 September 2004 in Rome, Italy.
The films that he prefers from his own career are, "Haine, La
(1995)" and "Blueberry (2004)".
When he saw the short film Fierrot le pou (1990) by Mathieu Kassovitz,
he thought it perfectly represented the energy of their generation.
Is good at Capoeira.
When he was a little boy, he had a dog called Ici.
Met Maria Callas at his father's home when he was a child.
Shares birthday with Franco Nero.
Shares birthday with actor Oded Fehr.
French citizen.
"My father is best known for his light comedies, and I'm best known
for crazy bad guys with short tempers."
Lives in Paris while his wife lives in London.
Made his English language debut in Elizabeth (1998).
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