Olivier Martinez is an actor from France who has become famous in Hollywood following riveting performances in various films.
Early Accomplishments
He dropped out of school quite early in life and had several odd jobs. After being encouraged to try acting, he attended French national Academy of Dramatic Arts (CNSAD) at the age of 23.
He made his screen debut in an episode of Navarro and had a small role in the film Plein Fer (both in 1990). He won a César Award for his part in Un, deux, trois, soleil (One, two, three, sun) (1993).
Best Known For
After breaking through the global market for starring in The Horseman on the Roof (1995), he has become famous for many other films such as Unfaithful (2002), Taking Lives (2004), The Physician (2013), Paul, The Apostle of Christ (2018) as well as an enduring role as a drug lord in S.W.A.T. since 2003.
Sexual Orientation
Olivier is straight. His 2013 marriage to Halle Berry ended in 2016. He met her after his 1-year relationship with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley ended in 2010.
He was in committed relationships with Kylie Minogue (2003-07), Mira Sorvino (1999-02) and Juliette Binoche (1994-97).
Family
He and his brother, Vincent are sons of former Spanish-Moroccan boxer, Robert Martinez and social worker, Roseanne Martinez.
He has a son with now ex-wife, Halle; an adorable boy named Maceo, born in 2013.
Religion
Olivier was born and raised in the faith of Roman Catholicism and he appears to still recognize the importance of his faith.
Worth To Know
He is an aficionado of jazz music.
Before acting, he had a brief career as a boxer in the welterweight category.
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