Pierre Niney (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁ nine]; born 13 March 1989) is a French actor.[1] He made his acting debut in the two-part television miniseries La dame d'Izieu in 2007, followed by films such as LOL (Laughing Out Loud) (2008), The Army of Crime (2009), Romantics Anonymous (2010) and Just Like Brothers (2012). In 2014, Niney starred as fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent in the biopic of the same name, for which he won a César Award for Best Actor.
Pierre Niney | |
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Born | [1] | 13 March 1989
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2007–present |
Partner | Natasha Andrews (2008–present) |
Children | 2 |
Niney was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France.[1] His family is of Sephardic Jewish (Egyptian-Jewish) and Catholic background.[2] His father, François Niney,[3] is a film professor at Normale Sup, La Fémis and Sciences Po.[4] His mother was born in Belgium[5] and is an author of creative leisure manuals.[4]
In 2007, Niney studied at the French drama school Cours Florent.[1]
Niney made his acting debut in the two-part television miniseries La dame d'Izieu in 2007, followed by films such as LOL (Laughing Out Loud), The Army of Crime, Romantics Anonymous and Comme des frères.
In October 2010, at age 21, he became the youngest member of the Comédie-Française.[4]
In 2014, Niney starred as fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent in the biopic of the same name directed by Jalil Lespert, for which he won a César Award for Best Actor.[6][7]
In February 2023, it was announced that Niney will star in a 7-episode comedy series that he co-created and co-wrote with Igor Gotesman for Netflix titled Fiasco.[8][9]
Since 2008, Niney has been in a relationship with Australian actress and photographer Natasha Andrews,[10] with whom he has two daughters, born in 2017 and 2019, respectively.[3]
† | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | La dame d'Izieu | Théo Reis | Miniseries; 2 episodes |
2009 | Folie douce | Arnaud | Television film |
2010 | L'autre monde | Yann | |
2010 | Les Diamants de la victoire | Boivin de Bièvre | Television film |
2010 | Marion Mazzano | Yann Vérac | Main cast; 6 episodes |
2013 | Casting(s) | Himself | Main cast; also co-creator and writer |
2020 | La Flamme | Dr. Bruno Juiphe | 4 episodes |
2022 | Le Flambeau, les aventuriers de Chupacabra | Dr. Bruno Juiphe | 4 episodes |
2024 | Fiasco † |
Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2012 | César Award | Most Promising Actor | J'aime regarder les filles | Nominated |
2013 | César Award | Most Promising Actor | Comme des frères | Nominated |
Lumières Award | Most Promising Actor | Nominated | ||
2015 | Lumières Award | Best Actor | Yves Saint Laurent | Nominated |
César Award | Best Actor | Won | ||
Globes de Cristal Award | Best Actor | Won |
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