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Jules HouplainFrench actor
Date of Birth: 04.02.1998
Country:  France |
Content:
- Jules Houplain: The Rising Star of French Cinema
- Film Debut and Breakthrough Roles
- Notable Performances and Collaborations
- Recent Projects and International Acclaim
- "Parallels" and International Debut
Jules Houplain: The Rising Star of French Cinema
Early Life and Artistic UpbringingJules Houplain, a young French actor born on February 4, 1999, has been gracing the screen with his compelling performances. His father, Cyril Houplain, is an illustrator and theatre designer, while his mother works as a DJ at Radio Skyrock, known for its French rap music. Jules' passion for acting was ignited at La Folie Théâtre and Franck Cabot-David schools.
Film Debut and Breakthrough Roles
Houplain made his cinematic debut in Philippe Guillard's "We Wanted to Change the World" as Louis, alongside French stars Kad Merad and Benoît Magimel. In the popular Franco-Belgian series "Cassandra," he played the titular role of the central character's son. Jules' portrayal of a young man with a non-traditional sexual orientation in the drama films "Stolen Kiss" and the miniseries "Innocents" further showcased his versatile talent.
Notable Performances and Collaborations
In Sefi Nebbou's "Someone, Somewhere," Houplain starred as Max, the son of Juliette Binoche's character. The intimate connection between Jules' character and Béranger Anceaux's Nathan in "Stolen Kiss" highlighted his depth as an actor. In the telefilm "Intimate Bond," he played a heterosexual high school student grappling with the consequences of pornography addiction.
Recent Projects and International Acclaim
In 2020, Houplain joined the cast of the crime drama "The Promise," portraying Tony André. He is also known for his role as Jean-Baptiste Loppin in "School Life," the French adaptation of the Canadian series "30 Vies." Additionally, he stars in the crime drama "HPI: Haut Potentiel Intellectuel" as Hugo Vinyali.
"Parallels" and International Debut
On March 23, 2022, Houplain's star power reached new heights with the global premiere of the French series "Parallels." Directed by Benjamin Rocher and Jean-Baptiste Saurel, the show revolves around four teenage friends whose lives take an unexpected turn after an experiment at CERN.
