Vassili Schneider

Vassili Schneider
Born (1999-01-09) 9 January 1999 (age 25)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active2009–present
RelativesNiels Schneider (brother)

Vassili Schneider (born January 9, 1999) is a French Canadian actor best known for his role as Albert in The Count of Monte Cristo (2024).[1][2] He made his professional acting debut in the 2009 film The Master Key. He was in The Vourdalak (2023).[3]

Background

Born in Montreal, he is the younger brother of Niels Schneider, who was born in Paris before his parents moved the family to Canada. They are among five sons, including Vadim, Aliocha and born to parents who were an actor and a model. Each of the sons went into acting.[1] Vassili was only four years old when his brother, Vadim Schneider, and co-star, Jaclyn Linetsky, both aged 17, tragically died in a car accident while filming an episode of "15/Love." Inspired by his brother Niels, who enjoyed a successful career in French cinema, Vassil decided to join acting school. He made his television debut in the series "Adulthood" in 2017, followed by various television shows and telemovies, including "The Story of Annette Zelman," which is based on the real-life love story of Jean Jausion and Annette Zelman.[4]

Schneider achieved his breakthrough role in the 2024 epic film The Count of Monte Cristo playing Albert de Morcerf. His on-screen chemistry with Anamaria Vartolomei earned praise from critics. he joined Cédric Klapisch 's upcoming film The Coming of the Future .[5][6]

Filmography

Television

  • The Story of Annette Zelman (2022)
  • Agatha Christie's Little Murders (2021)
  • Voltaire High (2021)
  • HPI (2021)
  • Possessions (2020)
  • States of Emergency (2019)
  • Ad Vitam (2018)
  • We'll see that in post-production (2017)
  • Adulthood

References

  1. ^ a b "Who is Vassili Schneider, brother of Niels Schneider, who stars in "The Count of Monte Cristo"?". Elle. 8 July 2024.
  2. ^ "'The Count of Monte Cristo' Review: Revenge Is a Dish Best Served With Breathtaking Backdrops in a Lavish Adaptation That Lacks Staying Power". The Hollywood Reporter. 8 July 2024.
  3. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Ariane Labed and Kacey Mottet Klein starring in The Vourdalak". Cineeurpoa. 30 November 2022.
  4. ^ "Vassili Schneider : "I would love to portray a young Michel Berger"". lesinrocks.
  5. ^ "Vassili Schneider in the stage adaptation of Panayotis Pascot's book". sortiraparis.
  6. ^ "INTERVIEW – Vassili Schneider: "The Count of Monte Cristo is a childhood dream come true". Gala. 10 July 2024.
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