Personal details
- Birth Date: 1976-05-11
- Height: 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Birth Location: Paris, France
- Professions: Actor, Director, Writer
Jalil Lespert, born May 11, 1976, right in the heart of Paris, just sort of oozes that classic French cool without even trying. If you’ve ever seen his face, you probably remember it—he’s got that brooding thing down, but there’s always a little glimmer in his eyes like he’s in on some secret joke. He’s one of those rare talents who can switch between acting and directing like it’s no big deal. In Infinity Pool (2023), he dives deep into this wild, unsettling world—think luxury gone totally sideways, where nothing is as it seems and the line between pleasure and horror just blurs. Falcon Lake (2022) is a whole different vibe, drenched in nostalgia and that bittersweet coming-of-age chaos. It’s the kind of movie where you feel like you’re right there by the lakeside, catching all those awkward glances and electric silences. And then there’s Human Resources (1999)—yeah, that one’s a little older, but it hits hard. Lespert sort of effortlessly captures the messiness of family, ambition, and all the awkward drama that comes with trying to find your own place in the world. Honestly, he’s got range. He’s not just some guy reciting lines; you can tell he throws himself into every role, making you root for him, or at least pay attention, even when the characters are making terrible choices. Lespert’s career just keeps getting more interesting with every project.
referencennHis dad? Total French pied-noir, straight outta French Algeria. Had to pack up and split after the whole decolonization mess—talk about life flipping upside down. You can pretty much imagine the culture shock, leaving his whole world behind and trying to start fresh somewhere that probably felt nothing like home. That vibe definitely seeps into the story, you know? There’s this underlying tension, like he’s always caught between two worlds—never really fitting in with the locals, but can’t exactly go back to what he lost, either. It’s not just background noise, either. The whole pied-noir experience colors everything: the way he sees family, belonging, even the idea of home. It’s rough, carrying that kind of baggage, and it kind of explains a lot about why he acts the way he does. His struggles aren’t just personal—they’re rooted in this massive historical shift, and you feel it in every scene.
May 11, 1976
5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Paris, France
49 years old