Joann Sfar French Actor Born 1971 in Nice
Joann Sfar · screenwriter and film director · French
Known for
Biography
Joann Sfar is a French actor born on 28 August 1971 in Nice. Audiences know him from Gainsbourg (2010) and The Prophet (2014).
Early life
Joann Sfar was educated at University of Nice Sophia Antipolis and Beaux-Arts de Paris.
Career
His filmography here covers 5 films from 2010 to 2020. The most recent title listed is Little Vampire (2020). His off-screen credits include director on 5 titles, including The Rabbi's Cat, and writer on 3 titles. In genre terms, the records list fantasy.
Recognition
In 1998, he won the Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize for First Comic Book. He has also won the prix Jacques-Lob (1999) and a Yellow Kid Award (2002). Awards come to 5 wins and one nomination in total.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Sandrina Jardel (2014).
Filmography
5 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Little Vampire | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2015 | The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun | Director | Film |
| 2014 | The Prophet | Director | Film |
| 2011 | The Rabbi's Cat | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2010 | Gainsbourg | Director, Writer | Film |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Francine and Antoine Bernheim Award for Arts, Literature and Science | Won | |
| 2014 | Officer of Arts and Letters | Won | |
| 2002 | Yellow Kid Award | Won | |
| 1999 | prix Jacques-Lob | Won | |
| 1998 | Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize for First Comic Book | Won | |
| 2011 | European Film Award for Best Animated Feature Film | The Rabbi's Cat | Nominated |
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Counts with the date they were readFrequently asked questions
How old is Joann Sfar?
Joann Sfar is 55 years old, born on 28 August 1971 in Nice.
What is Joann Sfar known for?
Joann Sfar is known for Gainsbourg (2010) and The Prophet (2014).
What is Joann Sfar’s nationality?
Joann Sfar is French, born in Nice.
Who has Joann Sfar been married to?
Joann Sfar’s marriages on record are to Sandrina Jardel (2014).
Has Joann Sfar won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including Francine and Antoine Bernheim Award for Arts, Literature and Science (2024).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q239897), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: G.Garitan · CC BY-SA 4.0
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