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Matthias Schoenaerts
Active Hollywood, French, & European Cinema
- FromAntwerp, Belgium
- Based inAntwerp, Belgium
- Age48 years
- Active1992 – Present
- Updated
Matthias Schoenaerts – Biography
Matthias Schoenaerts – Full Information
- Full Name: Matthias Schoenaerts
- Popular Name: Matthias Schoenaerts
- Nickname: Matthias
- Profession: Actor, Producer, Director
- Known For: Bullhead, Rust and Bone, The Danish Girl, The Old Guard
- Date of Birth: 08 December 1977
- Age: 49 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium
- Hometown: Antwerp, Belgium
- Nationality: Belgian
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Current Residence: Antwerp, Belgium / Los Angeles, USA
- Profession Category: Actor
Physical Appearance
- Height: 6 ft 2 in (187 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 85 kg
- Eye Colour: Green
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown / Grey
Family
- Father: Julien Schoenaerts (Actor, Late)
- Mother: Dominique Wiche (Costume Designer, Late)
- Siblings: Bruno Schoenaerts (Half-brother)
- Marital Status: Single
- Spouse: N/A
Education
- School: Formative schooling completed in Antwerp, Belgium
- College: Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp
- Qualification: Graduate Degree in Dramatic Arts
Career Highlights
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1992 | Made his feature film debut at age 13 in the Academy Award-nominated Belgian drama Daens. |
| 2003 | Named one of Europe’s “Shooting Stars” by European Film Promotion following his performance in Any Way the Wind Blows. |
| 2011 | Achieved major international breakthrough with his intense role as Jacky Vanmarsenille in the Oscar-nominated film Bullhead. |
| 2012 | Starred opposite Marion Cotillard in Jacques Audiard’s critically acclaimed romantic drama Rust and Bone. |
| 2015 | Transitioned into Hollywood cinema, starring in Far from the Madding Crowd, A Little Chaos, and The Danish Girl. |
| 2019 | Earned immense critical praise for his leading performance in the powerful independent drama The Mustang. |
| 2020 | Starred alongside Charlize Theron as Booker in the massive Netflix superhero blockbuster The Old Guard. |
| 2024 | Played the complex co-lead role of Herbert Zubak alongside Kate Winslet in the HBO political satire miniseries The Regime. |
| 2025 | Reprised his popular role as the immortal mercenary Booker in the streaming action sequel The Old Guard 2. |
| 2026 | Stepped into the DC Universe as the villainous Krem of the Yellow Hills in the theatrical blockbuster Supergirl. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2011 | AFI Fest | New Auteurs Award – Best Actor | Bullhead | Won |
| 2012 | Palm Springs International Film Festival | FIPRESCI Prize for Best Actor | Bullhead | Won |
| 2013 | César Awards (France) | Most Promising Actor | Rust and Bone | Won |
| 2013 | Magritte Awards | Best Actor | Bullhead | Nominated |
| 2016 | National Society of Film Critics Awards | Best Supporting Actor | A Bigger Splash | Nominated |
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About Matthias Schoenaerts
What is Matthias Schoenaerts' breakthrough international film?
He gained global acclaim for his transformative role in the 2011 Belgian crime drama Bullhead, which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.
What major superhero movie does he star in for 2026?
He plays the primary antagonist, Krem of the Yellow Hills, in the major DC Studios comic-book blockbuster Supergirl.
Is Matthias Schoenaerts related to any other famous actors?
Yes, he is the son of the legendary yesteryear Belgian theater and film star Julien Schoenaerts.
Did he play an immortal mercenary in a popular action film?
Yes, he played the long-lived warrior Sebastien Le Livre / Booker in Netflix's hit franchise The Old Guard and its sequel The Old Guard 2.
What language does he act in?
He is completely multilingual, frequently delivering leading performances fluently in English, French, and Dutch across global film industries.
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