Benoît Lestang - Actor Profile

Benoît Lestang

Costume & Make-Up
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
1Total Films
6.2 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 14, 1964
Birth Place: Basel, Switzerland

About Benoît Lestang

Benoît Lestang (14 December 1964 – 27 July 2008) was a French special effects designer and makeup artist who worked on a number of French films. Lestang began working as a collaborator on the French fantasy film magazine Starfix in the 1980s. Lestang worked as an effects artist on the American horror film Brain Damage (1988). He also worked as a special effects makeup artist on numerous French films, including Baby Blood (1990), Sade (2000), Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001), and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007). Lestang worked as an effects artist on two films by Pascal Laugier: Saint Ange (2004) and Martyrs (2008), as well as on Olivier Assayas's Sentimental Destinies (2000) and Demonlover (2003). In 2005, Lestang directed the music video for Mylène Farmer's song "Q.I.". Lestang died by suicide in Paris on 25 July 2008, shortly before the release of Martyrs. Source: Article "Benoît Lestang" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Benoît Lestang reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Benoît Lestang's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Benoît Lestang remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Martyrs: Organic Chronicles, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Benoît Lestang Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Benoît Lestang's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Benoît Lestang.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 Martyrs: Organic Chronicles Self Average Similar →

Benoît Lestang - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Benoît Lestang?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Benoît Lestang is "Martyrs: Organic Chronicles" with a rating of 6.2/10.

How many movies has Benoît Lestang acted in?

Benoît Lestang has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.