ByTheresa Seiger, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
ByTheresa Seiger, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
French actor Gaspard Ulliel, who appears in Marvel’s upcoming “Moon Knight” series, died Wednesday following a skiing accident in the Alps, according to his agent’s office. He was 37.
Ulliel appears as antagonist Anton Mogart, also known as Midnight Man, opposite Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke in “Moon Knight.” The first trailer for the series, set to premiere on Disney+ on March 30, was released online Monday.
Ulliel was also known for portraying a young Hannibal in 2007′s “Hannibal Rising” and his role as fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent in the 2014 French biopic “Saint Laurent.” He also appeared in ads for Chanel’s Bleu de Chanel fragrance, Reuters reported.
In 2017, Ulliel won a Cesar award for best actor for his performance in 2017′s “It’s Only the End of the World,” BBC News reported. The award is the French equivalent of an Oscar, the news network reported.
“French cinema is losing a huge talent, full of charm and energy,” French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said Wednesday in a post on Twitter, according to Reuters.
French Prime Minister Jean Castex also mourned Ulliel on social media, writing in a tweet that the actor “grew up with cinema and cinema grew with him,” according to The Guardian.
Gaspard Ulliel a grandi avec le cinéma et le cinéma a grandi avec lui. Ils s'aimaient éperdument. C'est le cœur serré que nous reverrons désormais ses plus belles interprétations et croiserons ce certain regard. Nous perdons un acteur français. pic.twitter.com/pAi7Do3FIU
Ulliel was hospitalized Tuesday after colliding with another skier in the Savoie region’s Rosiere ski area, BBC News and The Associated Press reported. The crash left him with severe brain trauma, according to BBC News.
Ulliel is survived by his son, 6-year-old Orso, and his girlfriend, Gaelle Petri, according to Variety.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years Here are some memorable photos of actor Gaspard Ulliel through the years. (Francois Durand/Getty Images for the Cesar)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2003: Actor Gaspard Ulliel poses for the cameras during a photocall for the film "Les Egares" at the Palais des Festivals during the 56th International Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2003, in Cannes, France. (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2004: Actors Jodie Foster (left), Audrey Tautou and Gaspard Ulliel pose at the AFI Fest 2004 screening of Warner Independent Pictures' "A Very Long Engagement" at the Chinese Theater on November 10, 2004, in Los Angeles. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2005: Actors Audrey Tautou (right) and Gaspard Ulliel (left) attend the premiere of their new movie "A Very Long Engagement" ("Un Long Dimanche de Fiancailles") at Palacio de la Musica Cinema on January 24, 2005, in Madrid, Spain. (Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2006: Actor Gaspard Ulliel attends the Opening Ceremony dinner at the Palais during the 59th International Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2006, in Cannes, France. (Francois Durand/Getty Images)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2007: Actor Gaspard Ulliel attends photocall for "Hannibal Rising" on March 15, 2007, at Hotel Villamagna in Madrid. (Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2008: Actor Gaspard Ulliel leaves the Chanel Fall Winter 2008/09 fashion show on February 29, 2008, in Paris. (Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2009: Actor Gaspard Ulliel speaks onstage at the "The Vintner's Luck" press conference held at the Four Seasons Hotel on September 13, 2009, in Toronto. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2010: Actor Gaspard Ulliel and actress Melanie Thierry attend the "The Princess of Montpensier" Photocall at the Palais des Festivals during the 63rd annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2010, in Cannes, France. (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2011: Pedro Almodovar and Gaspard Ulliel arrive at Pavillon Cambon to attend the Chanel show as part of the Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 at Pavillon Cambon Capucines on January 25, 2011, in Paris. (Francois Durand/Getty Images)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2012: Gaspard Ulliel poses for photographs during the Chanel Party on March 23, 2012, in Tokyo. (Adam Pretty/Getty Images for Chanel)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2013: Gaelle Pietri and Gaspard Ulliel attend the Award Ceremony of the 13th Marrakech International Film Festival on December 7, 2013, in Marrakech, Morocco. (Dominique Charriau/Getty Images)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2014: Actor Gaspard Ulliel attends the "Saint Laurent" photocall during the 67th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2014, in Cannes. (Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2015: Kristen Stewart and Gaspard Ulliel attend the Chanel show as part of Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2015 on January 27, 2015, in Paris. (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2016: Gaelle Pietri and Gaspard Ulliel attend "Chanel Collection des Metiers d'Art 2016/17: Paris Cosmopolite" Show on December 6, 2016, in Paris. (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2017: Gaspard Ulliel attends the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017-2018 show as part of Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week on July 4, 2017, in Paris. (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2018: Gaspard Ulliel and Isabelle Huppert pose at the 'Eva' photo call during the 68th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Grand Hyatt Hotel on February 17, 2018, in Berlin. (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2019: Gaspard Ulliel attends the Chanel and Madame Figaro Dinner in Honor of the 45th Anniversary of the Festival of American Cinema on September 13, 2019, in Deauville, France. (Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images For Chanel)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2020: Gaspard Ulliel and Louise Labeque attend the "Cesar - Revelations 2020" Photocall at Petit Palais on January 13, 2020, in Paris. (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Photos: Gaspard Ulliel through the years 2021: Gaspard Ulliel attends the 5th Monte-Carlo Gala For Planetary Health on September 23, 2021, in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for La Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco)
