Personal details
- Birth Date: 1989-03-20
- Height: 5′ 6½″ (1.69 m)
- Birth Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Parents: Manuel Tadros
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Director
Xavier Dolan, born March 20, 1989, in Montreal, Quebec—dude’s a serious force in cinema. He’s not just an actor, he pretty much does it all: directing, writing, producing, you name it. Wildly young when he dropped his first feature, I Killed My Mother, back in 2009, and honestly, that one sort of blew everyone’s minds. You could tell he pulled a lot from his own life, especially the complicated, messy mother-son relationship. It’s raw, awkward, painfully relatable—and totally not the kind of thing you’d expect from a guy barely out of his teens. People started paying attention right away. Then there’s Tom à la ferme from 2013. That one’s a real trip—dark, tense, and kind of claustrophobic. Dolan stars as Tom, who heads out to the countryside for a funeral, only to get tangled up in a web of secrets and lies with his dead lover’s family. It’s suspenseful and kind of nerve-wracking, with some Hitchcock vibes but still so uniquely Dolan. He’s got this signature style: sharp dialogue, killer soundtrack choices, and visuals that stick with you. Heartbeats (2010) lands somewhere between indie romance and stylish fever dream. It dives into this love triangle between close friends, all obsessed with the same mysterious guy. It’s colorful, witty, and sometimes painfully honest about jealousy and longing. Dolan’s movies aren’t just films—they’re emotional rollercoasters, packed with style and heart. He’s the kind of filmmaker who makes you feel stuff you weren’t expecting, and he’s still just getting started.
referencennXavier comes from a pretty wild mix, honestly. His mom’s Canadian, but not just any kind—she’s got this blend where most of her family is French-Canadian, with a dash of Irish thrown in for good measure. That surname, Dolan? Yeah, totally Irish. On the flip side, Xavier’s dad hails straight from Cairo, Egypt, so there’s that whole North African vibe in the family tree. Basically, Xavier’s background is a mash-up of French-Canadian roots, a little Irish spark, and Egyptian heritage, which probably made for some interesting family dinners and stories growing up. You can just imagine the cultural mashups and the food at their house—poutine one night, maybe some Egyptian koshari the next. Kinda cool to see how all those influences shape someone, especially in the world of film, where a unique perspective goes a long way.
Directing yourself in a film? Honestly, it’s not some mystical, complicated process. You just kinda sit down, do the scene, get up, and check the playback. If you nailed it, awesome. If it sucks, well, you know it sucks and you don’t kid yourself. There’s no room for ego or second-guessing. You gotta be brutally honest with yourself—no sugarcoating. Sometimes the take flops and you gotta be the first to call it out. Other times, you surprise yourself and it just works. That’s the gig. It’s not about overthinking or making it harder than it is. It’s more about trusting your gut and not being afraid to admit when you mess up. At the end of the day, you’re the one in the chair, you’re the one watching it back, so you better be real about it.
March 20, 1989
5′ 6½″ (1.69 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Manuel Tadros and Surekha
36 years old