Richard Courcet is a French actor, director, and screenwriter, considered one of the most charismatic and versatile figures in contemporary cinema. He rose to international fame in 1995 for his role as Vinz in the cult film *La Haine*, for which he received two prestigious César Award nominations. His career is characterized by a wide range of roles in both French and Hollywood productions, including *Crimson Rivers*, *Brotherhood of the Wolf*, *Ocean's Twelve*, and *Black Swan*. Praised for his intensity and transformative ability, he has collaborated with world-renowned directors such as David Cronenberg and Xavier Dolan. Among his most significant awards is the César Award for Best Actor, which he won in 2009 for his acclaimed portrayal of criminal Jacques Mesrine in the two-part film *Public Enemy No. 1*. He also won the Canadian Screen Award for the film *It's Only the End of the World*.