Alex Descas

Born: 1958-01-01

Birthplace: France

Biography

Alex Descas (born January 1, 1958) is a French actor known for his roles in films by Claire Denis and Jim Jarmusch. In France, he is also known for his role as Schneider in the French TV series Un Flic.

He is a frequent collaborator of Claire Denis, appearing in more than half of her theatrical feature-length films, including No Fear, No Die, Nénette et Boni, I Can't Sleep, Trouble Every Day, The Intruder, 35 Shots of Rum and Bastards, as well as Ten Minutes Older: The Cello. He is of Antillean (Guadeloupean) descent.

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Known For

Trouble Every Day
Irma Vep
Coffee and Cigarettes
Boarding Gate
The Limits of Control
Volontaire
Chocolat
Urgence
Let the Sunshine In
35 Shots of Rum

Top Movie Credits

Irma Vep Desormeaux
Coffee and Cigarettes Alex (segment "No Problem")
Volontaire Albertini
Chocolat Victor