Albert Dupontel

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Albert Dupontel
Albert Dupontel in 2013
Born	(1964-01-11) 11 January 1964 (age 60) Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
Occupation(s)	Actor, film director, screenwriter
Years active	1988–present

Albert Dupontel (French: [al.bɛʁ dy.pɔ̃.tɛl]; born 11 January 1964^[1]) is a French actor, film director and screenwriter.^[2] Following his father's path, he studied medicine but eventually switched to theater, disillusioned by hospital life.^[3] He started his career as a stand-up comedian. In February 1998, his film Bernie took the Grand Prize at the 9th Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival which was attended by Dupontel.^[4]