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] 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.