Sebastien Foucan
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Sébastien FoucanSébastien Foucan (born 24 May 1974; Paris
, France
) is a French actor of Guadeloupe
an descent. Along with David Belle
he is considered one of the founders of parkour
and is the creator of free running
. He is known as a representative of, and ambassador for parkour and free running
(which are similar but different arts of movement) to many countries. Well known for his views on the philosophy
behind parkour and free running, he also stresses the need for proper training in the basics of parkour and free running, not only for safety, but also to maintain the positive appearance of the activity in the public eye.
He came to prominence in the United Kingdom after the showing of Mike Christie's Jump London
documentary on Channel 4 in September 2003, and the subsequent documentary Jump Britain
.
In addition to leading these programs, Sébastien also appears as Mollaka in the 21st James Bond
film, Casino Royale
. He spent three months in the Bahamas filming his role in the movie. A stunt double was used for portions of the opening chase scene. Besides this, Sébastien appears in the music video for Madonna
's 2005 single, "Jump
" and accompanied Madonna on her 2006 "Confessions Tour
".
Foucan helped K-Swiss
develop the Ariake, the first free running and parkour shoe in a line of 5 models.
He also appeared in a trailer for the game Mirror's Edge
.
Sébastien's latest role is in The Tournament
, playing the role of assassin Anton Bogart.
Stunts:
Sébastien Foucan (born 24 May 1974; Paris, France) is a French actor of Guadeloupean descent. Along with David Belle he is considered one of the founders of parkour and is the creator of free running. He is known as a representative of, and ambassador for parkour and free running (which are similar but different arts of movement) to many countries. Well known for his views on the philosophy behind parkour and free running, he also stresses the need for proper training in the basics of parkour and free running, not only for safety, but also to maintain the positive appearance of the activity in the public eye.
He came to prominence in the United Kingdom after the showing of Mike Christie's Jump London documentary on Channel 4 in September 2003, and the subsequent documentary Jump Britain.
In addition to leading these programs, Sébastien also appears as Mollaka in the 21st James Bond film, Casino Royale.[1] He spent three months in the Bahamas filming his role in the movie. A stunt double was used for portions of the opening chase scene.[2] Besides this, Sébastien appears in the music video for Madonna's 2005 single, "Jump" and accompanied Madonna on her 2006 "Confessions Tour".[3]
Foucan helped K-Swiss develop the Ariake, the first free running and parkour shoe in a line of 5 models.
He also appeared in a trailer for the game Mirror's Edge.
Sébastien's latest role is in The Tournament, playing the role of assassin Anton Bogart
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
) is a French actor of Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe is an archipelago located in the Leeward Islands, in the Lesser Antilles, with a land area of 1,628 square kilometres and a population of 400,000. It is the first overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. As with the other overseas departments, Guadeloupe...
an descent. Along with David Belle
David Belle
David Belle is well known as the founder of Parkour. Belle founded Parkour based on his training and the teachings from his father Raymond Belle. The discipline has since spread around the world and now has adherents in virtually every country...
he is considered one of the founders of parkour
Parkour
Parkour is a method of movement focused on moving around obstacles with speed and efficiency. Originally developed in France, the main purpose of the discipline is to teach participants how to move through their environment by vaulting, rolling, running, climbing and jumping...
and is the creator of free running
Free running
Freerunning is a form of urban acrobatics in which participants, known as freerunners , use the city and rural landscape to perform movements through its structures...
. He is known as a representative of, and ambassador for parkour and free running
Free running
Freerunning is a form of urban acrobatics in which participants, known as freerunners , use the city and rural landscape to perform movements through its structures...
(which are similar but different arts of movement) to many countries. Well known for his views on the philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
behind parkour and free running, he also stresses the need for proper training in the basics of parkour and free running, not only for safety, but also to maintain the positive appearance of the activity in the public eye.
He came to prominence in the United Kingdom after the showing of Mike Christie's Jump London
Jump London
Jump London is a documentary first broadcast by Channel 4 about parkour and free running in September 2003, directed by Mike Christie and produced by Optomen Television. It later spawned a sequel, Jump Britain that first aired in January 2005...
documentary on Channel 4 in September 2003, and the subsequent documentary Jump Britain
Jump Britain
Jump Britain is a 2005 documentary about free running. Directed by Mike Christie and produced by Carbon Media, it is a sequel to Channel 4's Jump London...
.
In addition to leading these programs, Sébastien also appears as Mollaka in the 21st James Bond
James Bond
James Bond, code name 007, is a fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short story collections. There have been a six other authors who wrote authorised Bond novels or novelizations after Fleming's death in 1964: Kingsley Amis,...
film, Casino Royale
Casino Royale (2006 film)
Casino Royale is the twenty-first film in the James Bond film series and the first to star Daniel Craig as fictional MI6 agent James Bond...
. He spent three months in the Bahamas filming his role in the movie. A stunt double was used for portions of the opening chase scene. Besides this, Sébastien appears in the music video for Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
's 2005 single, "Jump
Jump (Madonna song)
"Jump" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her tenth studio album Confessions on a Dance Floor. Written by Madonna, Stuart Price and Joe Henry, the song was supposed to be released as the third single of the album...
" and accompanied Madonna on her 2006 "Confessions Tour
Confessions Tour
Confessions Tour was the seventh concert tour by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It supported her tenth studio album, Confessions on a Dance Floor. Madonna confirmed the possibility of going out on a tour as early as November 2005. Jamie King, Madonna's longtime collaborator, was then hired on...
".
Foucan helped K-Swiss
K-Swiss
K-Swiss, Inc. is an American footwear company based in Westlake Village, California. The company designs, develops, and markets a range of athletic shoes under the K-Swiss brand.- History :...
develop the Ariake, the first free running and parkour shoe in a line of 5 models.
He also appeared in a trailer for the game Mirror's Edge
Mirror's Edge
Mirror's Edge is a single-player first person action-adventure video game developed by EA Digital Illusions CE and published by Electronic Arts. The game was announced on July 10, 2007, and was released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in November 2008. A Microsoft Windows version was released...
.
Sébastien's latest role is in The Tournament
The Tournament (film)
The Tournament is a 2009 British independent action film, marking the directorial debut of local filmmaker Scott Mann. The film was conceived by Jonathan Frank and Nick Rowntree while at the University of Teesside with Mann...
, playing the role of assassin Anton Bogart.
Filmography
Acting:- The TournamentThe Tournament (film)The Tournament is a 2009 British independent action film, marking the directorial debut of local filmmaker Scott Mann. The film was conceived by Jonathan Frank and Nick Rowntree while at the University of Teesside with Mann...
as Anton Bogart (2009) - Casino RoyaleCasino Royale (2006 film)Casino Royale is the twenty-first film in the James Bond film series and the first to star Daniel Craig as fictional MI6 agent James Bond...
as Mollaka (2006)
Stunts:
- The TournamentThe Tournament (film)The Tournament is a 2009 British independent action film, marking the directorial debut of local filmmaker Scott Mann. The film was conceived by Jonathan Frank and Nick Rowntree while at the University of Teesside with Mann...
- 55 Degrees North (TV series)55 Degrees North55 Degrees North is a BBC television drama series starring Don Gilet as DS Nicky Cole, a London detective relocated to Newcastle upon Tyne after exposing police corruption. Dervla Kirwan co-stars as Claire Maxwell, an ambitious solicitor....
Episode #1.1 freerunning performer (2004)
Sébastien Foucan (born 24 May 1974; Paris, France) is a French actor of Guadeloupean descent. Along with David Belle he is considered one of the founders of parkour and is the creator of free running. He is known as a representative of, and ambassador for parkour and free running (which are similar but different arts of movement) to many countries. Well known for his views on the philosophy behind parkour and free running, he also stresses the need for proper training in the basics of parkour and free running, not only for safety, but also to maintain the positive appearance of the activity in the public eye.
He came to prominence in the United Kingdom after the showing of Mike Christie's Jump London documentary on Channel 4 in September 2003, and the subsequent documentary Jump Britain.
In addition to leading these programs, Sébastien also appears as Mollaka in the 21st James Bond film, Casino Royale.[1] He spent three months in the Bahamas filming his role in the movie. A stunt double was used for portions of the opening chase scene.[2] Besides this, Sébastien appears in the music video for Madonna's 2005 single, "Jump" and accompanied Madonna on her 2006 "Confessions Tour".[3]
Foucan helped K-Swiss develop the Ariake, the first free running and parkour shoe in a line of 5 models.
He also appeared in a trailer for the game Mirror's Edge.
Sébastien's latest role is in The Tournament, playing the role of assassin Anton Bogart
External links
- www.le-parkour.com
- Sébastien Foucan in British Documentary "Jump Britain" at Google Video