★ HOW OLD IS DAVID BELLE?
David Belle is 53 years old, born April 29, 1973 in FR · Taurus.
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About
David Belle turned parkour from street-training discipline into a global movement and film franchise. Born in France on April 29, 1973, he coined the physical discipline based on his father Raymond Belle's teachings and gained fame through parkour videos and action films like District 13 and its sequel, both written and produced by Luc Besson. As a Taurus, he channels characteristic determination into pioneering new physical movement.
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Biography
David Nicolas Williams Belle founded and defined parkour, the physical discipline that fuses acrobatics, climbing, and creative movement. Born in France on April 29, 1973, he developed the practice from his father Raymond Belle's training methods and codified it as a named discipline. Belle rose to prominence through parkour demonstration videos and starring roles in action films: District 13 and District 13: Ultimatum, both written and produced by Luc Besson, plus the American remake Brick Mansions. Beyond acting, he has worked as a film choreographer and stunt coordinator, consulting on projects including Babylon A.D., Prince of Persia, Colombiana, The Family, and the Dying Light videogame series. He serves as chair of the Parkour Committee of the International Federation of Gymnastics, formalizing the discipline he invented. Occupationally, Belle bridges performance, choreography, and stunt work—roles that demand physical precision and creative vision. His Taurus zodiac alignment reflects his grounded, methodical approach to building parkour from grassroots training into a recognized sport and entertainment form. Life-path 8 individuals are driven by ambition and systems-building; Belle's creation of a named discipline and institutional leadership exemplifies this numerological pattern.
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Trivia
- Belle's father Raymond Belle was a Vietnamese-French stuntman and Vietnam War veteran whose physical training methods became the foundation for parkour.
- He coined the term 'parkour' and is recognized as its founder and leading pioneer, transforming informal street training into a globally recognized discipline.
- Beyond acting in Luc Besson films, Belle consulted on Prince of Persia and the Dying Light videogame series, shaping how parkour is represented across media.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. David Belle extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Josie TotahSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is David Belle?
- David Belle is 53 years old (born April 29, 1973).
- When is David Belle's birthday?
- David Belle was born on April 29, 1973.
- What is David Belle's zodiac sign?
- David Belle is a Taurus, born April 29, 1973.
- What is David Belle's Chinese zodiac sign?
- David Belle was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is David Belle from?
- David Belle is from FR.
- What does David Belle do?
- David Belle is a actor.
- Is David Belle still alive?
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