- Jérémie Elkaïm
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Jérémie Elkaïm (date of birth unstated), is a French
actor best known for his role in "Presque rien " (English language title: "Come Undone", 2000). In the movie, he plays Mathieu, a troubled, emotionally fragile teen who finds himself in a whirlwind romance with Cédric (played byStéphane Rideau ). His subtle, yet powerful performanceFact|date=February 2008 in the movie has garnered him much critical acclaim.Other notable films starring the actor include the comedy teen flick "Sexy Boys" (2001), which is touted to be the French version of "American Pie", "À cause d'un garçon" (U.S. title: "You'll Get Over It", 2002), where he plays yet another gay teenager, and "
Mariées mais pas trop " in which he plays an insurance investigator. His latest project is a role in the upcoming film, "Lisa et le pilote d'avion", set for release in 2007.He also plays 30-year old Paul Delorme in the TV series "
Le Bureau " (2006), the French version of "The Office " currently seen onCanal+ . Paul often plays pranks on officemate Joël Liotard (Benoît Carré ), and shows a level of attraction towards receptionist Laetitia Kadiri (Anne-Laure Balbir ). His character is the French equivalent of the British version'sTim Canterbury (played byMartin Freeman ) and the American version'sJim Halpert (played byJohn Krasinski ). A second season is in the works, and Elkaïm is likely to reprise this role.Although he has yet to break into mainstream fame, Jérémie has had a steady career, having acted in French features and earning critics' praises for his combination of acting prowess and a laid back sex appeal.Fact|date=February 2008
Personal life
Jérémie Elkaïm has a child with the actress
Valérie Donzelli .Filmography
*"Lisa et le pilote d'avion (2007)
*"Intouchable, L' (2006)
*"Le Bureau" (2006) (mini) TV Series .... Paul Delorme
*"Funambule, Le (2006)
*"Nourrice, La (2004) (TV) .... Mathieu
*"Mariées mais pas trop (2003) .... Thomas
*"Qui a tué Bambi? (2003) (uncredited) .... Ami de Sami
*"Zone Reptile (2002) (TV) .... Jacky
*"À cause d'un garçon (2002) .... Benjamin
*"Sexy Boys (2001) .... Frank
*"Pornographe, Le (2001)
*"Petite sœur (2001) .... Le jeune homme
*"Gueule du loup, La (2001)
*"Folle de Rachid en transit sur Mars (2001)
*"Presque rien (2000) (as Jeremie Elkaim) .... Mathieu
*"Banqueroute (2000) .... The dancer
*"Éléphants de la planète Mars, Les (2000)
*"Transit (1999) .... Le chanteur
*"Scènes de lit (1998) .... Paul in 'The Virgins'
*"Un léger différent (1998)External links
* [http://www.chez.com/filmoelkaim/ Jérémie Elkaïm site with galleries and information] (in french)
*imdb name|id=0005599
* [http://www.artmedia.fr/talents/fiche.cfm?id=1910 Artmedia Agency profile] (in french)
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