James Thierrée

Biography

James Thierrée, born May 2, 1974, is a Swiss-French circus performer, violinist, actor, and director known for his theatre performances blending contemporary circus, mime, dance, and music. He began touring with his parents' circus at four years old and later studied at prestigious institutions including the Piccolo Teatro in Milan and the Harvard Theater School. Thierrée made his film debut at 15 in Peter Greenaway's Prospero's Books, earning a César nomination for Most Promising Actor in 2006.