​Nicolas Duvauchelle, born on March 27, 1980, in Paris, is a French actor recognized for his versatile performances in film and television. Discovered at 18 in a Thai boxing club, he made his cinematic debut in 1999 as Esse in Érick Zonca's drama Le Petit Voleur. This role marked the beginning of a prolific career, leading him to work with esteemed directors such as Claire Denis in Beau Travail (1999) and Trouble Every Day (2001), and Xavier Giannoli in Les Corps Impatients (2003), the latter earning him a nomination for the César Award for Most Promising Actor.