Dominique Pinon (Montceau-les-Mines, 1955) is a French actor, universally recognized for his distinctive face and his ability to portray eccentric and memorable characters.

His film career is inextricably linked to director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, who has made him one of his go-to actors, employing him in key roles in his visually unique and often dreamlike universes. Among his most significant films with Jeunet are **Delicatessen** (1991), where he emerges as the sensitive protagonist Louison, **The City of Lost Children** (1995), **Alien: Resurrection** (1997), and **Amélie** (2001).

Pinon distinguishes himself by his ability to bring to life figures often on the fringes, vulnerable, grotesque, or intensely dramatic, with a touch of melancholy or surreal comedy. His filmography also includes roles in works by other directors, such as Jean-Jacques Beineix's **Diva** (1981) and **Betty Blue** (1986), solidifying his reputation as one of the most original performers in contemporary French cinema.