Born March 4, 1955, in Saumur, France, Dominique Pinon has appeared in nearly 100 film and TV productions since his debut in 1980's La Découverte, but it is his for his work in just three -- the Jean-Pierre Jeunet/Marc Caro collaborations Delicatessen and The City of Lost Children and the Jeunet solo effort Alien: Resurrection -- that he is most well-known.With rubbery features that lend themselves perfectly to the surreal universe of the films of Jeunet and Caro, Pinon has captivated audiences with his idiosyncratic portrayal of characters such as the circus performer in The City of Lost Children.
In addition to the films of Jeunet (including A Very Long Engagement and Amelie) and Caro, Pinon has appeared in numerous other French and international productions, including Diva (1981), The Return of Martin Guerre (1982) and Roman Polanski's Frantic (1988).
AddThe City of Lost ChildrenWith a mad scientist kidnapping children to steal their dreams, only brave young Miette (Judith Vittet) and a kindhearted circus strongman (Ron Perlman) can save them. Part fantasy, part nightmare, this production used more special effects than any other French film to date. Featuring stunning... Read More
AddDelicatessenGentle clown Louison (Dominique Pinon) moves into a tenement with a deli on the ground floor and falls for the butcher's daughter, Julie (Marie-Laure Dougnac). But it's soon discovered that her father (Jean-Claude Dreyfus) is really butchering people (à la Sweeney Todd) and selling the meat to... Read More
AddDarkhuntersWalking the Earth as an undead spirit has Charlie Jackson (Dominique Pinon) in a quandary. Unable to interact with his family, Charlie feels he's been forsaken by God. Now, his ultimate goal is to get to heaven as soon as possible -- and that's easier said than done. The battle between good and evil... Read More
AddWhen Evil CallsA special text message arrives on the phones of several boarding school students, granting them any wish they desire, such as being more popular or even having bigger breasts. And while the wishes come true, they're soon followed by deadly outcomes. Oscar Pearce plays the demented tech-savvy clown... Read More
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