Alban Lenoir has become a key actor in French cinema. But what do we know about the actor star of the film “AKA”?
The attractive Alban Lenoir never ceases to surprise us in the film AKAby Morgan S.Dalibert, broadcast this May 21 on TF1. But what do we know about the famous actor? Here are the secrets of the actor, who notably irradiated the screen with his role in Glitter shrimp in 2019…
What is the film “The Glittery Shrimp” with Alban Lenoir about?
If the synopsis caused a reaction at the time by confronting the LGBT environment in the sports sector, it is still of public utility to continue to raise awareness on the subject with a nice touch of humor. The film features Mathias Le Goff, world vice-champion in swimming, who is required to coach the gay water polo group “Les Shrimp Paillettes” after making homophobic comments.
Alban Lenoir (45 years old) stars in this film in the role of Jean, a member of the water polo group. For TV Star, he returned to the importance of a cinematographic work like this by mentioning the fact that “it still denounces stupidity and ignorance and calls for more open-mindedness.”
This job in the spotlight began for Alban Lenoir as an extra for the film 300 Jobs alongside Mark Wahlberg and Tim Robbins. “The more I did extras, the more I was told that I would never succeed in becoming an actor and that I was going to lock myself away and be labeled. In the end it allowed me to have knowledge of the sets and, above all, to know all the positions and to anticipate a lot of problems”, he explained to Allocinated.
Through perseverance and patience, the actor from Dijon managed to break into the film industry. The series Kaamelott allowed him to have a text, a role, a character name and to change as an actor!
Is Alban Lenoir in a relationship? Does he have children?
Underneath this infectious smile and this rebellious streak hide in truth a real father hen and a man in love with his wife, the actress Anne Serra. A love story that has lasted since 2015, the year they met on the set of the film Anti-gang. Since then, they have been shooting together when they can, while taking care to pamper their little boy Lino, born in 2018.
What are Alban Lenoir’s films?
Alban Lenoir has the looks and the muscles to play in action films. If recently we were able to rediscover it more recklessly in the Wages of Fear, Lost Ball and more massive in the Aka movie, he knows how to lend himself to more classic roles. Like in comedies Brice 3 or even Weeds. His participation in the film Glitter shrimp confirms one thing: the 45-year-old actor is not afraid to reveal new challenges.
“In my career, I have often been offered gay characters but I always refused because I didn’t see a truth or a message for this community. The scenario of ‘Plitter Shrimp’ filled all these gaps“, he explained to Allocinated. The circle has come full circle… What will be his next challenge?
