Gilles Azzopardi (20 March 1967 – 30 October 2020) was a French actor and theatre director.[1]
Gilles Azzopardi | |
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| Born | 20 March 1967 |
| Died | 30 October 2020 (aged 53) |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Actor |
Biography
editThe artistic career of Azzopardi started with music in 1995. He joined fellow musician Richard Larroze and formed a band called Azzo. They released an album titled IL =. In 1997, while the album was being mixed and edited, Azzopardi was offered an audition for the film Taxi by Luc Besson. Even though it was a small role, he advanced his career significantly. His next audition came for the film Le schpountz, although Azzopardi did not receive a role. However, his casters believed that he had a bright future ahead of him.
In 1998, Azzopardi began training at the Chocolat-Théâtre in Marseille. After three years, the theatre began allowing him to act in stage productions. He created his own theatre company called Les Spécimens. In multiple productions, he combined his talents in playwriting, directing, and acting.
Gilles Azzopardi died on 30 October 2020 at the age of 53 following a long illness.[2]
Career
editTheatre
editPlaywright, Director, and Actor
edit- Hallucinémation (2001)
- Masculin Plurielle (2002)
- Château, scalpel et viande froide (2003)
- Le grand chambardement (2004)
- Les snipers de l'info (2005)
- Buzz Off (2006)[3]
- Le Grand Cirque (2007)
- Le grand chambardement (reprise) (2009–2011)[4]
- La chaise ou qui veut gagner des milliards ? (2010)[5]
- Don Facciomacco (2012)
Playwright and Director
edit- Le béret de la tortue
Director
edit- Le sens du ludique (2005)
- L'Arapède (2005)
- Poétique et névrotique (2007)
- Un cacou et une cagole (2007)
- L'œuf, la poule ou Nicole (2010)
Actor
edit- Théâtre sans animaux
- Le dîner de cons
Filmography
edit- Sous le soleil
- Dock 13
- Le Tuteur
- Le Miroir de l'eau
- Chante !
- Paul Sauvage (2004)
- Plus belle la vie (2006)
- Enquêtes réservées (2009–2013)
- Les Toqués (2010)
- No Limit (2012)
- Plus belle la vie (2018)
Awards
edit- Director's Award and Interpretation Award for Buzz Off at the Festival de Gémenos (2006)
- Prize for Best Comedy for Masculin Plurielle at the Festival FADA (2007)
References
edit- ^ "Théâtre : mort du Marseillais Gilles Azzopardi à l'âge de 53 ans". La Provence (in French). 31 October 2020.
- ^ "Le comédien marseillais Gilles Azzopardi est mort". France Bleu (in French). 31 October 2020.
- ^ "Buzz Off !". Théâtre Le Panache (in French). Archived from the original on 9 June 2012. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ "Le grand chambardement". Théâtre Le Panache (in French). Archived from the original on 5 October 2010. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ "La chaise". Théâtre Le Panache (in French). Archived from the original on 8 June 2012. Retrieved 2 November 2020.