Some are no longer alive: how the fate of the actors of the cult film "Leon" 30 years after the premiere. Photo then and now

The cult French film "Leon" directed by Luc Besson, on which more than one generation of moviegoers grew up, was released exactly 30 years ago. According to the site IMDb, as of September 28, 2024, the tape occupies the 40th line of the list of "250 top-rated films", which is based on the assessments of viewers and critics.

Where else, as in "Leone" can be seen young Natalie Portman in a dynamic duet with young Jean Reno. OBOZ.UA decided to show how changed the actors of the French masterpiece since 1994.

Natalie Portman

On the set of the movie Portman got to the movie at the age of 13, and the role of Mathilde Lando actress received at the second attempt. After the release of "Leon" in theaters, Natalie became a real star. In one of the interviews, the celebrity admitted - to pass the casting was not easy. In particular, the problem was primarily in the age of Portman. Seeing the girl among the applicants Besson, who also acted as a screenwriter tape, unequivocally stated - it is too young. However, Portman did not let up and still got the coveted role, getting to the audition for the second time.

Now 43-year-old Natalie's legacy includes many outstanding films, including the psychological thriller Black Swan. Portman received an Oscar statuette in 2011 for her role as the title character Nina Portman.

Jean Reno

Reno began his acting career back in the early 80s of the last century. The first work of the French star was a documentary called "The Stolen Picture Hypothesis". However, the real popularity and recognition of Hollywood gave him the movie "Leon", where the 46-year-old artist appeared in the image of the main character - a hired killer named Leon.

Now the actor is 76 years old and actively continues to star in movies. In 2019, Reno played in the movie of Ukrainian-Belgian production "Pauline and the mystery of the movie studio".

Gary Oldman

Fans of "Leon" are familiar with the English actor Gary Oldman, who performed in the movie the role of Norman Stansfield - the murderer of Matilda. As you know, success to the British came far from immediately, but dedication and responsible approach to the cause of life has borne fruit.

Celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Daniel Radcliffe, and Christian Bale have called the 66-year-old celebrity their favorite actor. Gehry could be seen in iconic movies like "Harry Potter," "Batman" and the acclaimed "Oppenheimer."

Danny Aiello

The American actor, who played in the films "Hudson Hawk", "Leon", "Moon Power", "Rent Specialist", "The Purple Rose of Cairo", was known for his amlua of heroic policemen, brave gangsters, and even simple working men with a tough character.

Aiello's characters were well understood by the audience and bribed with his ironic humor. In "Leon" he got the role of a mobster Tony. Danny passed away in 2019, at the age of 87.

Ellen Greene

Ellen Greene is known not only as an actress, but also as a singer and cabaret dancer. In the movie, the 43-year-old American played Matilda's stepmother. Three decades later, in her 73 years, Green continues to act in movies and television.

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