Albert Dupontel (French: [albɛʁ dypɔ̃tɛl]; born 11 January 1964[1]) is a French actor, film director and screenwriter.

[2] Following his father's path, he studied medicine but eventually switched to theater, disillusioned by hospital life.

[3] He started his career as a stand-up comedian.

In February 1998, his film Bernie took the Grand Prize at the 9th Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival which was attended by Dupontel.

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