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Pascal Duquenne (born 8 August 1970 in Vilvoorde, Belgium) is a Belgian actor. He shared the prize for a male role in 1996 Cannes Film Festival for his performance as Georges in the movie The Eighth Day, with Daniel Auteuil, who played Harry. He lives in Brussels. He has Down syndrome. In 2004, he received the very high civil distinction of Commander in the Order of the Crown (Belgium).

Films

  • Toto le héros, 1991 (minor part)
  • Le Huitième Jour (The Eighth Day), 1996 (lead role)
  • Lumière et compagnie, 1996 (supporting role)
  • The Room by Giles Daoust, 2006 (lead role)
  • Mr. Nobody, 2009 (supporting role)
  • The Brand New Testament, 2015 (supporting role)

All these movies are directed by Jac Van Dormael, and they are close to each other.

TV series

  • Le commissaire Moulin, 2004