Olivier Martinez is a French actor who built his name in French cinema in the early 1990s, won a César Award, and then crossed into Hollywood with Unfaithful (2002) and S.W.A.T. (2003). More recently he has played Jean-Pierre Voland on Apple TV+’s Loot. In early October 2026 he is also the subject of fresh headlines: he obtained a temporary restraining order against his ex-wife, Halle Berry, in a custody dispute over their son. Berry denies the allegations, and a hearing is set for October 16.
Who Is Olivier Martinez?
Martinez is a Paris-born film and television actor. His career falls into three stretches: the French films that made him a César winner, a run of Hollywood and international features in the 2000s, and steady supporting work in American television and indie films since the 2010s. Outside his résumé, he has been widely covered for his high-profile relationships with Juliette Binoche, Kylie Minogue and Halle Berry.
What Is Olivier Martinez’s Real Name?
Olivier Martinez is his birth and professional name. No reliable source lists a different name.
How Old Is Olivier Martinez?
He was born on January 12, 1966, so he is 60.
Where Is Olivier Martinez From?
He is French and was born in Paris. Profiles describe a working-class suburban upbringing with a younger brother, Vincent. Before acting, Martinez trained as a boxer and reportedly hoped to turn pro, an idea he dropped before turning to acting. He studied at a national drama school in Paris.
How Did Olivier Martinez Start His Career?
He began on screen in the early 1990s. Early credits include Plein Fer (1990) and Jean-Jacques Beineix’s IP5: L’île aux pachydermes (1992), where he played a young criminal opposite veteran Yves Montand. The performance earned him a César nomination for Most Promising Actor in 1993.
Olivier Martinez’s Breakthrough
He won that César the following year for Bertrand Blier’s Un, deux, trois, soleil (1993). A wider audience followed with The Horseman on the Roof (1995, directed by Jean-Paul Rappeneau), a period adventure in which he starred opposite Juliette Binoche. The Chambermaid on the Titanic (1997) added another leading role in a European production.
Olivier Martinez’s Movies and TV Shows
Before Night Falls (2000). Julian Schnabel’s biopic of Cuban writer Reinaldo Arenas starred Javier Bardem. Martinez played Lázaro Gómez Carriles, a role that tested him in English-language, international cinema.
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (2003). In this television adaptation of the Tennessee Williams story, he played an Italian gigolo opposite Helen Mirren. It helped open doors with U.S. studios.
Unfaithful (2002). Adrian Lyne’s thriller, with Diane Lane and Richard Gere, is probably his best-known English-language film. Martinez plays the Frenchman whose affair with Lane’s character drives the plot.
S.W.A.T. (2003) and Taking Lives (2004). Both were mainstream Hollywood roles. In S.W.A.T. he played a French criminal, and in Taking Lives he had a smaller part in a thriller with Angelina Jolie. Neither turned him into a leading man in American film.
Blood and Chocolate (2007), Knight and Day (2010), Dark Tide (2012). These show steady work through the 2000s and early 2010s. Dark Tide is notable for teaming him with Halle Berry.
The Physician (2013) and Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018). Both are historical dramas with international casts. In Paul, he plays Mauritius, the prefect of Mamertine Prison.
Television. Credits include Revenge, Texas Rising, Mars and the Apple TV+ comedy Loot, where he plays Jean-Pierre Voland, a wealthy suitor whose family owns a vodka brand. He joined Loot‘s first season (premiered June 24, 2022) in a recurring role.
Olivier Martinez’s Most Famous Roles
Most viewers would point to the lover in Unfaithful, the strongman in The Chambermaid on the Titanic, and the romantic lead of The Horseman on the Roof. In France, Un, deux, trois, soleil remains the credit tied to his César.
Awards and Achievements
His best-documented honor is the César Award for Most Promising Actor, plus an earlier César nomination for IP5. Matchket could not verify any other major awards.
Personal Life and Family
Martinez’s relationships have drawn heavy press. He was with Juliette Binoche in the mid-1990s and with Australian singer Kylie Minogue from 2003 to 2007. He met Halle Berry around 2010. The two were engaged in 2012 and married privately in France on July 13, 2013. Their son, Maceo, was born that October. Berry filed for divorce in October 2015, and the divorce was reportedly finalized in 2023 after a long process. Martinez has one child.
Olivier Martinez’s Current Projects
Matchket found no confirmed upcoming film or series for Martinez at the time of writing. His most recent notable television credit remains Loot.
Olivier Martinez’s Latest News
This is the part readers are searching for, so a plain summary of the dated facts:
- September 26, 2026: According to Martinez’s court filing, an incident occurred between Berry and their 12-year-old son, Maceo, at her home. Martinez alleges she put her hands around the child’s neck.
- October 1, 2026: A Los Angeles County judge granted Martinez a temporary restraining order and temporarily changed visitation, ahead of a hearing on October 16.
- What the order does: Berry must stay 100 yards away from Martinez. She can still see Maceo during court-ordered parenting time, reported as two days a week and every other weekend. The court also ordered confidential mediation. Martinez has asked for sole custody.
- Berry’s response: Her attorney, Marina Beck, called the filing meritless and misleading and said Martinez has repeatedly violated court orders.
These are allegations in an ongoing family court matter, not findings. Matchket will update the page as the October 16 hearing and later rulings are reported.
Frequently Asked Questions About Olivier Martinez
What is Olivier Martinez known for? French films such as Un, deux, trois, soleil, and Hollywood roles in Unfaithful and S.W.A.T.
How old is Olivier Martinez? 60, born January 12, 1966.
Where is Olivier Martinez from? Paris, France.
Was Olivier Martinez married to Halle Berry? Yes. They married in 2013, and the divorce was reportedly finalized in 2023.
Does Olivier Martinez have children? One son, Maceo, with Halle Berry.
Did Olivier Martinez win a César? Yes, for Most Promising Actor.
What TV show is Olivier Martinez in? Loot on Apple TV+, as Jean-Pierre Voland.
Why is Olivier Martinez in the news? He obtained a temporary restraining order against Halle Berry on October 1, 2026, in a custody dispute. Berry denies the allegations.