How old is François Arnaud?

François Arnaud is 40 years old (born July 5, 1985).

Is François Arnaud still alive?

Yes, François Arnaud is still alive as of 2026, aged 40.

Where is François Arnaud from?

François Arnaud is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Canada.

What generation is François Arnaud?

François Arnaud is a Millennial, born in 1985.

François Arnaud

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Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, François Arnaud became one of North America's most celebrated Actors during the Millennial era.

François Arnaud (born François Barbeau; July 5, 1985) is a French Canadian television, stage and film actor. Arnaud is best known for his performances as Cesare Borgia in Showtime's TV series The Borgias, as Scott Hunter in Heated Rivalry, and as Antonin in the critically acclaimed French Canadian movie J'ai tué ma mère. In Quebec, he is known for his role as Théo in the TV series Yamaska.

"François Arnaud's international breakthrough came with his compelling portrayal of Cesare Borgia in Showtime's historical drama, 'The Borgias." — About François Arnaud

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Born

Years in career22 years active

July 5th, 1985

Birthplace

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

Canada

Generation

Millennial

Career

22 years

Region

North America

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How François Arnaud compares to other Actors

🎂François Arnaud is 13 years younger than the average Actor

Metric	François Arnaud	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	40	53	-13 yrs
Career length	22 yrs	~35 yrs	-13 yrs
Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about François Arnaud

Did you know?

Did you know that François Arnaud publicly came out as bisexual in 2020, sharing his experiences to help normalize discussions around sexuality?

5 Lesser-known facts

He was born François Barbeau and adopted Arnaud as his stage name early in his career.
He is a graduate of the prestigious Conservatoire d'art dramatique de Montréal, where he honed his craft.
Arnaud is openly bisexual and has used his platform to foster greater visibility and understanding for the LGBTQ+ community.
For his role as Cesare Borgia, he underwent extensive training in horseback riding and sword fighting.
He gained significant recognition in Quebec for his role as Théo in the popular television series 'Yamaska'.

Career highlight

François Arnaud's international breakthrough came with his compelling portrayal of Cesare Borgia in Showtime's historical drama, 'The Borgias.' This demanding role showcased his versatility and commanding screen presence, solidifying his status as a formidable actor on a global stage.

Legacy

Arnaud is recognized for his significant contributions to both French-Canadian and international cinema and television, and for using his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility.