Matthias Schoenaerts

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Matthias Schoenaerts has earned recognition for his powerful, transformative performances. His César Award win for Rust and Bone was a historic first for a Belgian actor, and his role in Bullhead helped bring Belgian cinema to an international audience. He has been honored by France with the Order of Arts and Letters and serves as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, reflecting his impact beyond the screen.

AwardsMatthias Schoenaerts has won several major awards for his performances. He won the César Award for Most Promising Actor for Rust and Bone (2013), becoming the first Belgian to do so. He also received the Magritte Award and the Ensor Award for Bullhead, as well as the André Cavens Award for the film. His performance in Loft earned him a Joseph Plateau Award.

Honours & Distinctions

Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters

Government of France·2015

Awarded for his contributions to cinema.

UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador

UNESCO·2019

Named for his advocacy and artistic achievements.