David Belle is a French actor, stunt performer and founder of the world parkour movement. He never dreamed of working in cinema. His desire was to show everyone to the world what parkour is, which he has been doing professionally since childhood. David got into the cinema thanks to a meeting with Hubert Kunde, who introduced him to art and helped start his acting career. Belle is known to viewers for his roles in the films: "Femme Fatal", "13th District", "Malavita".
Today Belle is the favorite of the famous Luc Besson. It was he who invited him to one of the main roles in the film "13th District", and then in two of its sequels. There David demonstrated to the whole world his capabilities as a parkour, actor and stuntman.
Despite the fact that there are few roles played in David's acting career, his name is already widely known in the cinema. Today, Belle continues to practice parkour, helps to put complex tricks on the set, participates in competitions and acts in films and commercials.
early years
The boy was born in France in the spring of 1973. The upbringing of David and his older brother was mainly carried out by his grandfather, who had worked almost his entire life in the fire department of Paris. After serving in the army, his father also chose the profession of a firefighter and rescuer, and then David's older brother followed in the footsteps of his grandfather and father.
As a child, David often heard stories about the heroism and courage of rescuers, about the difficulty of their work and physical endurance. The boy owes his hobby for sports primarily to the male half of his family. It was his grandfather and father who instilled in David a love of movement and active life.
From an early age, the boy began to engage in many sports. These were: gymnastics, running, jumping, martial arts, rock climbing. Further life David could no longer imagine without sports. He literally became obsessed with the idea of the need to constantly improve his achievements, to free himself from any fears and limitations.
At the age of fifteen, David decides to stop studying at school and devote himself entirely to a sports career. He moves from Paris to Liss. And soon there he finds his like-minded people, together with whom he creates a team called "Yamakashi".
During the same period, Belle receives a lifeguard certificate and learns the basics of first aid. After several years of joint training with the Yamakashi team, David returns to Paris and starts working in the fire department. Perhaps, he could connect his further fate with the profession of a rescuer, but due to the injury he received, the young man was suspended from work, and later did not return to the unit.
After Belle recovered from his injury, he was about to start serving in the Marine Corps. By this time, he had already perfectly mastered many sports disciplines, was a champion in rope climbing and overcoming an obstacle course. But the army service could limit the young man in freedom, without which he could no longer imagine his life. Therefore, he chose sports and was going to demonstrate his achievements to the whole world.
Film career
To draw attention to parkour, Belle shot several videos in which he demonstrated his capabilities. In 1997, his video was very interested in the representatives of the Stade2 TV channel. Then it was decided to shoot a documentary about David and parkour. From that moment, fame comes to Belle, he decides to try his hand at cinema.
After meeting the famous French actor Hubert Kunde, David begins to master acting. And soon he gets a small role in the television project "Louis Page". Then he performs several more cameo roles in the films: "Femme Fatal", "The Transfer", "Divine Intervention". Only in 2004 did David get his first big role in Luc Besson's film "District 13".
After the release of the picture on the screens, Belle becomes famous all over the world. The creative biography of the young actor was soon replenished with several more movie roles. He starred in the films Babylon AD and A Better World.
In 2009, the second part of the film "13th District: Ultimatum" was released. Although the second picture did not have as high ratings as the first, Belle undoubtedly received his portion of fame.
In 2014, David was again invited to the lead role in the film "13th District: Brick Mansions", where he played along with the famous Paul Walker.
During the filming, David did not forget about his main hobby for parkour. He not only improved his achievements, but also took an active part in the development of parkour movement around the world. In 2018, David participated in the Parkour World Cup, the first stage of which was held in Japan.
Personal life
David does not like to talk about his personal life. The name of his chosen one is unknown to anyone. Also, no one knows if the couple is officially married. Photos of the family, which is already raising three children, appear on David's personal Instagram page.
