Name: Philippe Vonlanthen
Date of Birth: 20 November 1964 On American Gangster (2007) assisted Weapons specialist Rick Washburn in providing firearms safety between scenes at Armand Assante character's Mansion whilst playing his role of "Skeet Shoot Handler" opposite Denzel Washington's character "Frank Lucas". The neck tie he wore at the Bad Company (2002) World Premiere in NYC, was designed to celebrate the 700 years birth of Switzerland in 1291, by World-renowned Swiss artist Jean Tinguely a close friend of his father Erich Vonlanthen. Credits Swiss-Italian fashion designer Pino Oliverio for encouraging his style and love of fashion after being asked by the designer to model Spring and Fall Collections in his early 20's. ... His English grandfather worked many years for 'The Rank Film Group' as a book-keeper. Cousin of Boston-based rock band Bang Camaro former lead singer Graeme Hall. Frequently collaborates with Dutch Filmmakers' Koen van Meeuwen and Joost van Voorst van Beest. Made the decision to become a film actor after watching Planet of the Apes (1968) when he was six years old. A huge Sci-fi fan, constructed a full size "Doctor Who" (1963) 'Dalek' when he was 11 years old. Studied Martial Arts under Eddie Hanson at eight years old, further under Chris Kent in Brighton, achieving his Black Belt in 1986. Fought Internationally as a Kickboxer, was 'Amerikick' Welterweight Champion in 1987 and listed as #10 in the World. Worked as Heath Ledger's body-double and stand-in on "Roar" (1997). Filming of the TV series took place on the Gold Coast of Queensland in Australia. Upon moving to Hollywood was roommates and remains a close friend and creative collaborator with LA Guitarist Fabian Fernandez who played all the instruments for the The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) TV commercial, and guitar on the current Nickelodian TV series including the 2009 episode "Spongebob vs the Big One" featuring Johnny Depp. Hobbies are cooking, music and riding horses. Loves Jazz, the Blues, Flamenco and Country music. Favorite movies include The Kid (1921) Blade Runner (1982) Mo' Better Blues (1990) 37°2 le matin (1986) aka "Betty Blue" and Withnail & I (1987). A huge Charles Chaplin fan, he made a pilgrimage to Chaplin's final resting place in Switzerland's Corsier-Sur-Vevey Cemetery, and since worked with Directors Ridley Scott and Spike Lee in the USA, met Jean-Jacques Beineix at the 'Institut Francais' in London who told him to never give up his dreams and Bruce Robinson at a UK book-signing who told him to have a glass of wine. Favorite food is Swiss-cheese fondue, Louisiana Cajun cuisine and apple pie. Favorite drink is Guinness and Jamaican Ginger Beer. Read more Philippe Vonlanthen movies (actor)User Comments |
