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Hugo Becker (born 13 May 1987) is a French actor, director and producer. He is known for his roles as Louis Grimaldi in the American drama television series Gossip Girl and Romain in the French thriller series Chefs.
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Career
[edit]Becker attended the Conservatory of Dramatic Art in France, the court Florent (Olga Hörstig Prize) and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art of London.
He was part of the promotion of Young Talents Cannes in 2010. That same year, he made his debut on screen in a variety of roles. He played a young politician in L'Assaut, directed by Julien Leclercq, an alcoholic hitchhiker in La Proie, directed by Eric Valette, a student in Marie-Castille Mention Schaar's Ma Première Fois and a young businessman in La Croisière, by Pascale Pouzadoux.
In 2010, he made his debut in Hollywood, playing Louis Grimaldi, Prince of Monaco, in the CW drama Gossip Girl. Initially, he signed on for two episodes in the fourth season. Later, his role was extended for another eighteen episodes.[1]
In 2011, he played Xavier in the American film Damsels in Distress, directed by Whit Stillman. The film closed the 68th Venice Film Festival and was selected at the Toronto Film Festival.
In 2012, Becker starred as Antoine Lavoisier in the American docufiction Mystery of the Matter, directed by Mr. Meyer. In 2013, Hugo played Isaac Dreyfuss, a football star involved in a terrorist affair, for two episodes of the BBC1 series Silent Witness.[2]
In 2014, he played the role of Romain in the 6 episodes of the miniseries Chefs alongside Clovis Cornillac, for which he received the Adami Prize for the best promising actor at the Luchon festival.[3][4][5]
Since 2014, he has been one of the producers at Nouvelle Donne Productions.
In 2015 and 2018, he played the lead role of André Merlaux, a young recruit to the French secret service in the year 1960, in the two seasons (24 episodes) of the French television series Au service de la France, known in English as A Very Secret Service.[6][7][8]
In 2016, he began playing the role of Cyril Balsan in the political drama series Baron Noir alongside Niels Arestrup, Kad Merad and Anna Mouglalis. In the same year, he starred in a main role alongside Yon González and Lluís Homar in the Spanish crime drama series Bajo sospecha. He played the role of a police officer infiltrated to find a missing person in a hospital in Madrid. He also played the role of Guillaume in the comedy Un jour mon prince, directed by Flavia Coste.
In 2018, he starred in Xavier Durringer's Paradise Beach alongside Sami Bouajila, Kool Shen, Seth Gueko and Tewfik Jallab. In the same year, he starred in Jusqu'ici tout va bien, by Mohamed Hamidi, alongside Gilles Lellouche, Malik Bentalha and Sabrina Ouazani.
In 2019, he starred as Paul Vanhove in the Netflix science fiction series Osmosis.[9] He is set to play a role as Paul WR in Le dernier voyage de l'énigmatique Paul W.R. by Romain Quirot and as Max in the film Döner directed by Jean-Luc Herbulot.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | La mariée n'est pas qu'une marchande de frites | Guillaume | Short film |
| The Assault | Vincent Leroy | ||
| 2011 | The Prey | The hitchhiking student | |
| La Croisière | Alix's contributor | ||
| Damsels in Distress | Xavier | ||
| 2012 | Ma première fois | Antoine | |
| 2013 | Breathe In | Clement | |
| Hybris | Guillaume | Short film | |
| 2014 | F.A.N | The man | Short film; also director, writer and producer |
| La dernière virée | Alexandre | Short film | |
| Le pont de l'ange | |||
| 2015 | Le dernier voyage de l'énigmatique Paul WR | Paul WR | |
| 2016 | Un jour mon prince | Guillaume | |
| City of Lost Love | Thibault | ||
| 2017 | 1971 Motorcycle Heart | Christian Ravel | Short film |
| La nuit juste avant les forêts | The man | ||
| 2019 | Jusqu'ici tout va bien | Mike | |
| Paradise Beach | Franck | ||
| 2020 | Last Journey of Paul W.R. | Paul W.R | |
| 2022 | Pilote | Daniel | |
| Tempête | Pierre | ||
| 2023 | For My Country | David | |
| Vaincre ou mourir | François de Charette | ||
| Apaches | Bel Oeil | ||
| Les Grands Hommes | Sylvain | Short film | |
| TBA | Döner | Max | |
| TBA | Maria | The director | |
| TBA | Ici et là bas |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2012 | Gossip Girl | Louis Grimaldi | 18 episodes |
| 2011 | Julie Lescaut | Thierry Bouvier | Episode: "La mariée du pont neuf" |
| R.I.S, police scientifique | Emmanuel | Episode: "Requiem assassin" | |
| 2013 | Jo | Eddy | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Silent Witness | Isaac Dreyfus | Episode: "Commodity" (2 parts) |
| Collection rue des ravissantes: Boris Vian fait son cinéma | The hitchhiker | Episode: "L'autostoppeur" | |
| Où es-tu maintenant? | Mathieu Delmas | Television film | |
| 2015 | The Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements | Antoine Lavoisier | Miniseries; episode: "Out of Thin Air" |
| Mystère à l'Opéra | Paul Santerre | Television film | |
| 2015–2016 | Chefs | Romain | Main role; 14 episodes Luchon International Film Festival – Best Young Actor |
| 2015–2018 | A Very Secret Service | André Merlaux | Main role; 24 episodes |
| 2016 | Bajo sospecha | Alain Juillard | 10 episodes |
| 2016–2020 | Baron Noir | Cyril Balsan | Main role; 18 episodes |
| 2018 | La mort dans l'âme | Tristan Delmas | Television film |
| Tu vivras ma fille | Simon Laffargue | ||
| Deux gouttes d'eau | Antoine / Tom Delvoye | ||
| 2019 | Osmosis | Paul Vanhove | Main role; 8 episodes |
| 2020 | Call My Agent! | Éric | Episode: "Charlotte" |
| 2021 | Leonardo | Thierry | 3 episodes |
| 2021–2023 | Je te promets | Paul Gallo | Main role; 34 episodes |
| 2022 | Diane de Poitiers | Henry II of France | Miniseries |
| 2024 | The New Look | Hervé | 7 episodes |
| TBA | Concordia | Alexandre | |
| TBA | La Peste | Sylvain Rambert | Miniseries |
Theatre
[edit]| Year | Title | Author | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | La nuit juste avant les forêts | Bernard-Marie Koltès | Paul-Emile Fourny |
| 2018 | Amadeus | Peter Shaffer | Paul-Emile Fourny |
| 2019 | Roberto Zucco | Bernard-Marie Koltès | Paul-Emile Fourny |
| Le cas Eduard Einstein | Laurent Seksik | Stéphanie Fagadau |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Luchon International Film Festival | Best Young Actor | Chefs | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ Beaudonnet, Laure (11 February 2015). "" Hugo Becker, j'ai vécu le rêve américain "" (in French). 20minutes. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- ^ Barnaby, Walter (2 January 2014). "Review: Silent Witness: Commodity, Part 1". The Edge. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ^ Langlais, Pierre (12 September 2014). "Chefs, une série qui sent bon" (in French). Télérama. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- ^ Gindensperger, Sophie (10 February 2015). "Hugo Becker, première étoile". Libération (in French). Archived from the original on 11 February 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ Koenig, Marie (24 February 2015). "" Hugo Becker, l'acteur messin au pays des chefs "" (in French). Le Républicain lorrain. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ pro, Arte (10 October 2014). "" Au service de la France ", une série d'espionnage en tournage pour ARTE" (in French). Arte. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ^ Jaeger, Jean-Pierre (11 February 2015). "" Becker Street "" (in French). The Week. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- ^ Jarry, Marjolaine (11 February 2015). "" Hugo, futur boss "" (in French). Le Nouvel Observateur. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- ^ Beaudonnet, Laure (6 August 2018). "Osmosis (Netflix): intrigues, casting, release date ... All the information about season 1" (in French). Télé Loisirs. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
External links
[edit]- Hugo Becker at IMDb
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Hugo Becker (actor)
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Biography
Early life
Hugo Becker was born on May 13, 1987, in Metz, France.[2] He was raised in Metz, located in the Lorraine region, alongside his family, though specific details about his relatives remain private.[5] During his youth, Becker developed an early fascination with theater performances.[2]Education
Becker began his formal acting training at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Lille, where he developed foundational skills in dramatic arts during his late teens.[6][7] He subsequently enrolled at the renowned Cours Florent in Paris, a prestigious drama school, and graduated from the program, earning the Olga Hörstig Prize for his outstanding performance as a male newcomer.[8][9][7] To further hone his craft, Becker pursued advanced studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, completing his bilingual training in French and English dramatic techniques.[10][11][12] This sequence of education, spanning from his initial enrollment in Lille through graduation from RADA, equipped him for professional opportunities and culminated in his acting debut in 2010.[13][8]Career
Early career and breakthrough
Becker made his professional acting debut in 2010 with supporting roles in two French films. In Julien Leclercq's action thriller L'Assaut, he portrayed Vincent Leroy, a young aide involved in the high-stakes investigation of a plane hijacking. Later that year, he appeared as an alcoholic hitchhiker in Éric Valette's crime drama La Proie, marking his early foray into intense character-driven parts alongside established actors like Albert Dupontel and Alice Taglioni.[14] These roles followed his training at prestigious institutions, including the Cours Florent in Paris and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, which provided the foundation for his entry into the industry.[15] Becker's breakthrough came the same year with his American television debut as Prince Louis Grimaldi, a charming European royal and love interest to Blair Waldorf, on The CW's Gossip Girl. Initially cast for two episodes in season four, his role was expanded to a total of 20 episodes across seasons four and five (2010–2012), allowing him to showcase his bilingual skills in English while navigating romantic intrigue and family drama. The part, which highlighted his poised demeanor and accent as a Monégasque prince, garnered attention from the show's young international audience and elevated his profile beyond French cinema.[3] As a French actor transitioning to English-language projects, Becker faced the typical hurdles of accent work and cultural adaptation in Hollywood, yet his selection for Gossip Girl—following a promising short film performance that earned him a spot in the 2010 Cannes Film Festival's Jeunes Espoirs showcase—signaled early international promise.[2] This period in the early 2010s saw him balancing French productions with U.S. opportunities, fostering a career that bridged European arthouse and mainstream television.[15]Television roles
Becker's television career gained momentum following his international exposure in Gossip Girl, where he portrayed Prince Louis Grimaldi from 2010 to 2012. In 2014, he appeared as Romain, a young kitchen apprentice navigating redemption and professional challenges, in the six-episode miniseries Chefs, opposite Clovis Cornillac.[16] This role, centered on the high-stakes world of a Paris restaurant, marked a pivotal step in his French television presence and earned him the Adami Prize for Most Promising Actor at the 2015 Luchon International Film Festival.[17] Becker's performance as André Merlaux, a naive recruit thrust into Cold War espionage, became a defining role in the spy comedy series A Very Secret Service (2015–2018), spanning 24 episodes.[18] As the protagonist in this satirical take on 1960s French intelligence, Merlaux evolves from an idealistic trainee to a more cynical operative, blending humor with political intrigue and solidifying Becker's status as a leading man in French television. From 2016 to 2020, he portrayed Cyril Balsan, a ambitious political aide entangled in power struggles, across 18 episodes of the political thriller Baron Noir.[19] Balsan's arc, involving loyalty conflicts within a corrupt political machine, highlighted Becker's ability to convey moral ambiguity in high-stakes drama, contributing to the series' acclaim for its realistic depiction of French politics. Becker took on the lead role of Paul Gallo in the family drama Je te promets (2021–2023), appearing in all 34 episodes across three seasons.[20] Portraying Paul at multiple life stages—from 1960s youth to 2020s fatherhood—Becker captured the character's emotional journey through love, loss, and reconciliation in this French adaptation of This Is Us, emphasizing themes of time and familial bonds. In 2024, Becker played Hervé des Charbonneries, a French Resistance leader and romantic partner to Catherine Dior, in seven episodes of the Apple TV+ miniseries The New Look.[21] Produced by Apple Studios and created by Todd A. Kessler, the series examines the fashion world's survival amid the Nazi occupation of Paris during World War II, with Becker's character underscoring themes of bravery and sacrifice in the wartime backdrop.[22] Throughout these roles from 2014 to 2024, Becker demonstrated versatility across genres, transitioning seamlessly from the comedic espionage of A Very Secret Service to the intense political drama of Baron Noir and the heartfelt family narratives of Je te promets, while adapting to historical contexts in The New Look.Film and other projects
Becker's entry into film came with his role as Xavier, a suave European student, in Whit Stillman's independent comedy Damsels in Distress (2011), where he portrayed a character navigating the quirky dynamics of an American college campus alongside Greta Gerwig and Analeigh Tipton.[3] This debut marked his transition from television to cinema, leveraging his bilingual skills to appeal to international audiences. His performance highlighted his charm and comedic timing, contributing to the film's premiere at the Venice Film Festival.[23] In the mid-2010s, Becker shifted focus toward French cinema, embracing roles that showcased his heritage and expanded his presence in European productions. This evolution was evident in his portrayal of Franck, a former robber entangled in a high-stakes reunion, in the thriller Paradise Beach (2019), directed by Xavier Durringer, which explored themes of loyalty and retribution among ex-criminals in Thailand.[24] The film, a French production, underscored his growing involvement in domestic narratives, blending action with character-driven tension. Similarly, in the Netflix sci-fi series Osmosis (2019), he played Paul Vanhove, the ambitious CEO pioneering a revolutionary dating implant, delving into ethical dilemmas of technology and love in a near-future setting.[25] This period reflected a deliberate pivot to Francophone projects, building on his early television success as a gateway to more diverse cinematic opportunities. In 2023, he starred as François-Athanase Charette in the historical film Vaincre ou mourir, directed by Paul Mignot and Vincent Mottez.[26] Beyond feature films, Becker appeared in guest roles in international television, such as Isaac Dreyfus, a French footballer implicated in a terrorism plot, in the two-part 2014 episode "Commodity" (Parts 1 and 2) of the BBC series Silent Witness.[27] This one-off performance demonstrated his versatility in procedural drama, bridging his film work with episodic formats. In 2025, he led the TV film Tout le bleu du ciel as Émile, a man with early-onset Alzheimer's embarking on a road trip.[28] As of November 2025, Becker is slated to star as Max, an entrepreneurial figure in a crime thriller, in Döner, directed by Jean-Luc Herbulot, a project announced in development following his recent French-language commitments.Producing and directing
In 2014, Hugo Becker co-founded Nouvelle Donne Productions, a French production company focused on audiovisual and cinema projects, marking his entry into the behind-the-scenes aspects of filmmaking.[15][29] Through Nouvelle Donne Productions, Becker has taken on producing roles in several short films and projects, often integrating his multifaceted interests in storytelling. Notable producing credits include the 2017 adaptation The Night Just Before the Forests, a short film based on the play by Bernard-Marie Koltès, as well as Straw Men (2021), The Great Bear (2022), and An Animal (2023).[30] These efforts demonstrate his involvement in nurturing emerging narratives, frequently in collaboration with other French filmmakers. Becker's directorial work began with short films, showcasing his transition toward greater creative control. His debut as director came with The Night Just Before the Forests (2017), which he also produced. Subsequent projects include Nico (2018), Mukbanger (2023)—an Oscar-qualifying short exploring influencer culture—and La Ligne de Vie (The Lifeline, 2025), a black-and-white drama set in northeastern France that premiered at festivals.[15][31][32] As of 2025, he is in pre-production on his first feature film as director.[12] This expansion into producing and directing has allowed Becker to build on his acting foundation, enabling him to champion personal and innovative stories within the French independent film scene.[29][33]Other pursuits
Theatre
Becker made his professional stage debut in 2016, portraying the unnamed protagonist in Bernard-Marie Koltès's La nuit juste avant les forêts, a one-man show directed by Paul-Émile Fourny at the Opéra-Théâtre de Metz.[34] The production, performed over three nights in November, featured Becker delivering the play's unbroken monologue in a single, intense sequence that demanded exceptional stamina and emotional immersion. In 2018, he took on the role of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Peter Shaffer's Amadeus, again under Fourny's direction at the Opéra-Théâtre de Metz, opposite Thierry Frémont as Antonio Salieri.[35] The production, which premiered in October, explored the rivalry between the composers through a blend of historical drama and psychological tension, with Becker embodying Mozart's youthful genius and volatility during a run that extended into early 2019.[36] Becker's 2019 theatre output included two significant roles. He starred as the titular Roberto Zucco in Koltès's Roberto Zucco at the Opéra-Théâtre de Metz Métropole in April, directed by Fourny, depicting the wanderings of a real-life Italian serial killer through a poetic lens of alienation and violence.[37] Later that year, from February to April, he played Eduard Einstein, the troubled son of Albert Einstein, in Laurent Seksik's Le cas Eduard Einstein at the Comédie des Champs-Élysées, directed by Stéphanie Fagadau, alongside Michel Jonasz as the physicist; the play delved into themes of genius, mental illness, and familial estrangement amid the rise of Nazism.[38] Following a period focused on screen projects, Becker returned to the stage in 2022 with Variations énigmatiques by Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt, directed by Fourny, co-starring Pierre Rochefort as a composer and pianist unraveling a mystery in a tense two-hander.[39] The production premiered at the Opéra-Théâtre de Metz in December 2022 and has toured extensively through 2025, including stops at the Théâtre Princesse Grace in Monaco and the Théâtre Alexandre-Dumas in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, highlighting Becker's ability to sustain intimate psychological duels over extended runs.[40] No further stage productions are confirmed as of November 2025. Becker's theatre work, informed by his formative training at the Cours Florent—where he received the Olga Hörstig Prize—and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, emphasizes raw physical and emotional commitment, contrasting with the precision of screen acting.) In reflecting on La nuit juste avant les forêts, he described the solo performance as "a physical and mental experience unlike film, where everything is framed and controlled," requiring full surrender to instinct for 80 uninterrupted minutes.[41] This approach allows him to explore characters' inner depths more viscerally on stage, prioritizing endurance and immediacy over the edited intimacy of camera work.[42]Awards and nominations
Hugo Becker has received recognition primarily for his early breakout roles in French television and film, with accolades highlighting his emergence as a promising talent. His win at the Luchon International Film Festival marked a significant milestone, affirming his portrayal in a high-profile series and boosting his visibility in the industry.[17]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Talents Cannes Adami | Young Talent Selection | Short film performance | Selected |
| 2015 | Luchon International Film Festival | Best Young Actor (Adami Prize for Best Male Hope) | Chefs | Won |
| 2025 | Venice International Film Festival | Orizzonti Horizons Award | La ligne de vie (The Lifeline) (as director) | Nominated (Best Short Film) |
Filmography
Film
Becker's feature film credits, listed chronologically, are as follows:| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Toutes les filles pleurent | Uncredited |
| 2010 | L'Assaut | Leroy |
| 2011 | La Proie | L'étudiant auto-stoppeur |
| 2011 | Ma Première fois | Antoine |
| 2011 | Damsels in Distress | Xavier |
| 2012 | Défendu | Clément |
| 2014 | Où es-tu maintenant ? | Mathieu Delmas |
| 2015 | Un Jour mon Prince | Guillaume |
| 2018 | Deux gouttes d'eau | Antoine / Tom Delvoye |
| 2018 | Jusqu'ici tout va bien | Mike |
| 2019 | Paradise Beach | Franck |
| 2020 | Le Dernier voyage | Paul W.R. |
| 2022 | Tempête | Pierre |
| 2023 | Apaches | Bel oeil |
| 2023 | Vaincre ou mourir | François-Athanase Charette de La Contrie |
| 2023 | Pour la France | David |
| 2024 | Maria | Le réalisateur |
| 2024 | Ici et là-bas | Julien Bergeron |
| 2025 | La Bonne étoile | L'Anguille |
| TBA | Döner | Max |