Olivier Martinez comes from a working-class family, raised in the Paris suburbs. He left school at an early age, holding various pick-up jobs such as salesman for jeans. Friends urged him to try acting, and at age 23 he enrolled in the International Conservatory of Paris. After several television shows, he reached the international market with 屋顶上的轻骑兵 (1995), billed in his American promotional tour for that movie as "the French 布拉德·皮特".
Parents are Robert and Rosemarie Martinez. Brother is Vincent Martinez.
The French tabloid press hotly pursued Olivier during and after the filming of 屋顶上的轻骑兵 (1995), speculating on a real romance between him and his co-star, 朱丽叶·比诺什; the couple threatened to sue one magazine that reported that Binoche was pregnant.
Olivier fought as a welterweight in Europe, taking after his father who had also been a pugilist. His Gallic mother was a secretary and his father worked as a mechanic.
Touted as "The French 布拉德·皮特" during his American promotional tour of 屋顶上的轻骑兵 (1995) (aka "The Horseman on the Roof) in 1995.
Became engaged to 哈莉·贝瑞 on January 11, 2012. Was also previously in relationships with 凯莉·米洛 (2003-2007), 朱丽叶·比诺什 (1995-1998), 罗茜·汉丁顿, 安吉丽娜·朱莉, and 米拉·索维诺.
His mother is French and his father is Spanish-Moroccan.
Resides in Paris, Miami and Hollywood. Owns an apartment in Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, a quarter of Paris. Opened a restaurant, Villa Azur, in South Beach, Florida in March of 2012. Plans a more permanent move to Los Angeles to begin a career in American cinema. Wants to buy a house in the Mediterranean.
Ranked #94 on VH1's 100 Hottest Hotties.
Has a dog named Sheba.
Studied acting at the French National Conservatory of Dramatic Art (Conservatoire National Superieur d'Art Dramatique).
Wore a black ribbon at the premiere of 机动杀人 (2004) as a sign of mourning after the bombings in Atocha (Madrid).
Owns two motorcycles. One is a Honda motorbike.
Once worked as a jean seller.
In 1995, he was photographed on the cover of French magazine "Studio", with French screen legend 阿兰·德龙. The two actors are sometimes compared.
His role as Paul in 不忠 (2002) was performed by 莫里斯·罗内 in the original version of the film: 不忠 (1969).
One of his favorite movies is 寻子遇仙记 (1921).
Engaged to 哈莉·贝瑞 [January 11, 2012].
Became a father for the 1st time at age 47 when his wife 哈莉·贝瑞 gave birth to their son Maceo Robert Martinez on October 5, 2013.
Filming 机动杀人 (2004) with 安吉丽娜·朱莉. [2003]