Mathew Carriere, the philosophical mind residing in the jungle camp, celebrates his 75th birthday today.
Mathieu Carrière, a renowned actor with roots tracing back to the Huguenot immigrants of the 17th century, was born in Hannover on August 2, 1950. His early years were spent in Lübeck, where he attended school and was discovered as an actor at the age of 13 by director Rolf Thiele during a school theater performance.
Carrière's first major role came in the award-winning film "The Young Törless" directed by Volker Schlöndorff, marking the beginning of a fruitful collaboration between the two. Carrière's intense acting style and ability to portray complex characters earned him recognition in European cinema.
Throughout the 1970s, Carrière continued to work in Germany and France, appearing in films like "The Shoot" and "A Man Wants to Get Ahead" in Germany, and developing into a sought-after actor in France, starring in films like "Don Juan" with Brigitte Bardot and leading roles in Parisian theaters.
In the 1990s, Carrière shifted his focus to television series and films, and in the 2000s, he continued to appear in various projects, including reality shows like RTL's "Jungle Camp" in 2011 and "Let's Dance" in 2010.
Carrière's personal life has also been the subject of public interest. His marriage ended in 1996, and he separated from his new partner in 1999, with whom he has a second daughter. In 2013, he was seen on "Frauentausch" on RTL Two.
On his 70th birthday in 2020, Carrière announced in an interview that he has felt like a woman internally for a long time and enjoys switching genders. His daughter, Elena, also made a name for herself in the entertainment industry, coming second in the casting show "Germany's Next Topmodel" in 2016 and starting a career as a model and actress.
Carrière's career spans over five decades, and his impact on European cinema continues to be felt. His roles in psychologically rich and artistically ambitious films, such as his lead performance in "Egon Schiele," have solidified his place as a respected and talented actor.
Carrière's television appearances extended to reality shows, such as RTL's "Jungle Camp" and "Let's Dance," which provided a glimpse into pop-culture, given his status as a cele butties in the entertainment industry. Despite personal life changes, including publicized marital issues and a gender identity transition, Carrière's career in film and theater, both in Germany and France, has maintained a strong connection to the pulse of ce events in pop-culture.
