Olivier Martinez

Olivier Martinez (born 12 January 1966)[1] is a French film actor. He became known after roles in several French films such as Un, deux, trois, soleil (1993), which garnered him the César Award for "Most Promising Actor", The Horseman on the Roof (1995), and The Chambermaid on the Titanic (1997). He has also appeared in Hollywood-produced features, including the drama Before Night Falls (2000), the erotic thriller Unfaithful (2002) and playing the role of a French drug lord in the action-crime-thriller S.W.A.T. (2003).

Not to be confused with Olly Martins.
Olivier Martinez
Born (1966-01-12) 12 January 1966
Paris, France
OccupationActor
Years active1990–present
Spouse(s)
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m. 2013; div. 2016)
Partner(s)Mira Sorvino (1999–2002)
Kylie Minogue (2002–2007)
Children1

Early life

Martinez was born in Paris, France, to a working-class family. His father was a Spanish professional boxer born in Spanish Morocco[2] and his mother was a French secretary. He studied at the CNSAD and began his acting career in his native France in 1990. Martinez was raised Roman Catholic.[3]

Career

In 1994, Martinez won a César Award as "Most Promising Actor" for his role in Un, deux, trois, soleil (1993). This was followed by a leading role in the Jean-Paul Rappeneau period film The Horseman on the Roof (Le Hussard sur le Toit) in 1995 in which he starred alongside Juliette Binoche as an Italian nobleman. The film was hailed as the most expensive French film at that time in history but failed to reach its $35 million budget.[4] In 1996/7 he appeared in Bertrand Blier's romantic comedy My Man (Mon Homme) alongside Anouk Grinberg, Gérard Lanvin, and Valeria Bruni Tedeschi.[5] Later in 1997 he played a leading role in Bigas Luna's drama The Chambermaid on the Titanic (La Femme de chambre du Titanic) alongside Romane Bohringer, set during the time of the Titanic's sinking voyage in 1912. Martinez portrays a French foundry worker who wins a strongman contest and the prize of a trip to view the departing maiden voyage of the ill-fated Titanic.[6] The film was well-received; Mick LaSalle of the San Francisco Chronicle praised what he felt was a rare honest portrayal of male sexuality by Martinez.

Martinez first came to mainstream attention in Hollywood films with his performance in Julian Schnabel's Before Night Falls (2000) opposite Javier Bardem and Johnny Depp.[7] The screenplay is based on the autobiography of the same name of Reinaldo Arenas, which was published in English in 1993. The film was highly critically acclaimed, although Martinez's performance was overshadowed by that of Bardem in the eyes of critics. He was later noted for his performance opposite Diane Lane in Unfaithful (2002). He has since appeared in a television adaptation of The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (2003), S.W.A.T. (2003) and Taking Lives (2004). He also starred as Gabriel in the 2007 movie adaptation of Blood and Chocolate, a popular book. Martinez plays Mauritius, prefect of Mamertine Prison in Paul, Apostle of Christ (2017).

Personal life

Martinez began a relationship with singer Kylie Minogue after meeting her at the 2003 Grammy Awards ceremony. They ended their relationship in February 2007, but remained on friendly terms. Minogue was reported to have been "saddened by false [media] accusations of [Martinez's] disloyalty". She defended Martinez, and acknowledged the support he had given during her treatment for breast cancer.[8]

Martinez began dating American actress Halle Berry in 2010 after meeting on the set of the action thriller film Dark Tide (2012).[9][10] They confirmed their engagement in March 2012.[11] On 22 November 2012, Martinez was treated at a Los Angeles hospital after being injured in a physical altercation with Canadian model Gabriel Aubry, Berry's former partner and father of her daughter.[12] Aubry and Berry had been involved in a custody battle centered on Berry's desire to move with their daughter and Martinez to his native France, a request denied by a judge less than two weeks prior to the altercation, on the grounds that it would interfere with Berry and Aubry's joint custody arrangement.[13] The custody dispute was resolved at the end of November.[14]

Berry and Martinez married in a private ceremony in France on 13 July 2013.[15] Their son, Maceo, was born in October 2013 in Los Angeles.[16][17] After two years of marriage, in 2015 the couple announced they were divorcing.[18] The divorce became final in December 2016.[19]

Apart from his native French, he's also fluent in Spanish due to his paternal side, of Valencian and Andalusian background[20]. He became fluent in English to get more opportunities in Hollywood.

Filmography
Year Title Role Language Notes
1990NavarroRolloFrenchTV series, episode: "Barbès de l'aube à l'aurore"
1990Plein FerPascalFrench
1992Odyssée BidonPhilFrenchTV film
1992IP5: L'île aux pachydermesTonyFrench
1992Les Paroles invisiblesFrenchShort
19931, 2, 3, SunPetit PaulFrench
1995The Horseman on the RoofAngelo PardiFrench
1996My ManJean-FrançoisFrench
1997The Chambermaid on the TitanicHortyFrench
1999La ciudad de los prodigiosOnofre BouvilaSpanish
2000NosotrasDavidSpanish
2000La TauleLe MuetFrench
2000TorerosManuelFrench
2000Before Night FallsLázaro Gómez CarrilesEnglish
2000BullfighterJackEnglish
2002Semana santaQuemadaEnglish
2002UnfaithfulPaul MartelEnglish
2003The Roman Spring of Mrs. StonePaolo di LioEnglishTV film
2003S.W.A.T.Alexander MontelEnglish
2004Taking LivesPaquetteEnglish
2007Blood & ChocolateGabrielEnglish
2010Knight and DayBeach SceneEnglishUncredited
2012Dark TideJeff MathiesonEnglish
2012CybergeddonGustov DobreffEnglishTV series (2 episodes)
2012Cybergeddon ZipsGustovEnglishTV series (1 episode: "Gustov")
2013The PhysicianShah Ala ad-DaulaEnglish
2014RevengePascal LeMarchalEnglishTV series, recurring role (5 episodes)
2015Texas RisingPresident Gen. Antonio López de Santa AnnaEnglish
2016MarsEd GrannEnglish
2018Paul, Apostle of ChristMauritiusEnglish

Awards
YearAwardCategoryResultNotes
1993Prix Jean GabinWon
1993César AwardsMost Promising Actor (Meilleur jeune espoir masculin)NominatedIP5: L'île aux pachydermes
1994César AwardsMost Promising Actor (Meilleur jeune espoir masculin)WonUn, deux, trois, soleil
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References
  1. "Today in History - Jan. 12". Associated Press. January 12, 2007. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
  2. "Olivier Martinez - Interview Magazine May 2002". Cinetropic.com. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
  3. Olivier Martinez Interview, Blood & Chocolate
  4. Pidduck, Julianne (14 December 2005). La reine Margot (Patrice Chéreau, 1994). University of Illinois Press. p. 101. ISBN 978-0-252-03090-1. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  5. Ebert, Roger (1 October 1998). Roger Ebert's movie yearbook 1999. Andrews McMeel Publishing. p. 395. ISBN 978-0-8362-6831-7. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  6. Craddock, Jim (20 January 2005). Videohound's Golden Movie Retriever 2005. Thomson/Gale. ISBN 978-0-7876-7470-0. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  7. The Advocate. Here Publishing. 19 December 2000. p. 57. ISSN 0001-8996. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  8. "Kylie Minogue & Olivier Martinez Split". People.com. 2007-02-03. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
  9. "The Carousel of Hope Ball". Marie Claire. 25 October 2010. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
  10. "Are Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez getting married?". Marie Claire. 4 January 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
  11. Henriette, Hadley (March 10, 2012). "Olivier Martinez confirms engagement to Halle Berry, clears up ring debate, opens Villa Azur on South Beach this weekend". The Miami Herald. Archived from the original on March 11, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  12. Michaud, Sarah (November 22, 2012). "Gabriel Aubry Arrested After Brawl with Olivier Martinez". People. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
  13. "Halle Berry Can't Move to France with Daughter: Report". People. November 9, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
  14. Natalie Finn (November 29, 2012). Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry Reach "Amicable Agreement" in Court. E Online. Accessed 2012-11-30.
  15. Ehrich Dowd, Kathy; Mikelbank, Peter (July 13, 2013). "Halle Berry Is Married: Photos". People. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
  16. Silverman, Stephen M. (5 October 2013). "Halle Berry & Olivier Martinez Welcome Their Son!". People. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
  17. Chen, Joyce (October 8, 2013). "Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez names baby son, Maceo Robert Martinez". US Magazine. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  18. Zauzmer, Emily (27 October 2015). "Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez Are Divorcing After Two Years of Marriage". People Magazine. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  19. Fisher, Kendall (December 30, 2016). "Halle Berry Finalizes Divorce from Olivier Martinez". E! News. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  20. Acceso Total - Olivier Martinez
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