Pascal Duquenne

Pascal Duquenne (born 8 August 1970) is a Belgian actor. He shared the Best Actor Award in the 1996 Cannes Film Festival for his performance as Georges in the movie The Eighth Day, with Daniel Auteuil, who played Harry. He lives in Brussels. He has Down syndrome. In 2004, he received the very high civil distinction of Commander in the Order of the Crown (Belgium).

Pascal Duquenne
Pascal Duquenne, on the left, c.1996
Born (1970-08-08) 8 August 1970
Years active1991–present
AwardsBest Actor Award (Cannes Film Festival)
1996 The Eighth Day
Joseph Plateau Award for Best Actor
1996 The Eighth Day
HonoursOrder of the Crown
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