Four, that is most definitely NOT a coincidence.
I googled Sylvie Vartan & Normandy, France & this is what came up:
www.vartanho.com/agentfiles/vaughn.htmlMichael Vartan
"Run my name through your computer. Mention me in passing to your college tutor. Check my records, check my facts. Check if I paid my income tax. Pore over everything in my C.V. But you'll still know nothin' about me." Sting
Name: Michael Vartan
DOB: 27th of November 1968. Sagittarius. Time unknown.
POB: Fleury, Normandy, France
Residence History: Birth - 5 years, France. 6-11, US. 11-17, France. 18-present, US.
Current Residence: Los Angeles, California or somewhere in the vicinity.
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Green; Hazel
Height: 6'
Weight: 190
Distinguishing Features: Besides a solid '10' on the 'Thud' Richter scale, he's handsome, GQ worthy, with a chin dimple that would knock you on your ass.
Parents: Divorced. Mother: Doris Vartan-La Frenais, American; Father: Eddie Vartan, French (deceased)
Siblings: Half-brother, Nicolas. Born 1983 to Michael's father and second wife, Florence.
Languages: English and French
Significant other: Jennifer Garner
Education/Training: Elementary and high school: France. Purportedly dropped out of school when he was 16 because it was too boring. After moving to the US, his mother bribed him into taking acting lessons, which he agreed to in order to meet people and because mom paid the bill.
Career: Actor. Although he had considered becoming a professional pool player.
Hobbies/Interests: Sports. Avid hockey fan including a desire to play professionally. Baseball and golf. Painting. Playing guitar.
Favorite Teams: L.A. Kings and The New York Mets.
Favorite Colors: Orange and blue.
Contact / FanMail
Michael Vartan
c/o Stephen Hanks Management
252 N. Larchmont Blvd. Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Or
Michael Vartan
Touchstone Television
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521
Family History
Michael's father, Eddie Vartan, and aunt, Sylvie Vartan-Halladay, were born in Sofia, Bulgaria. Eddie's father, George Vartan, worked for the French Embassy and his mother was of Hungarian decent. Moving to Paris, France, in 1952, the Vartan children spoke no French and quickly learned this language.
In his adult years, Eddie became a famous French jazz musician and was a music producer for RCA-France. He married Michael's mother, Doris, although they divorced when Michael was five years old. Eddie's second wife, Florence, gave birth to their son, Nicholas, in 1983.Michael's father passed away on June 19, 2001, from a cerebral hemorrhage and is buried in France.
Sylvie Vartan, a famous French actress and singer, married a French rock star, Johnny Hallyday. Together they have a son, David Hallyday, who is also a musician and actor.
In 1990, Eddie and Sylvie formed a charitable organization for the Children of Bulgaria.
Doris Vartan, Michael's mother, remarried in 1984. Her husband, Ian La Frenais, is a famous British comedy writer and is well-known for his work on various British TV series. He also co-wrote the movie The Commitments.
Filmography
Movies
Rating System- 1-5 hearts! 1 being really bad, 5 being great.
Monster-in-Law (2005)
Charlotte Honeywell's (Jennifer Lopez) love life is reduced to an endless string of disastrous blind dates, until she meets the perfect man, Kevin (Michael Vartan). Unfortunately, his merciless mother (Jane Fonda) will do anything to destroy their relationship.
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One Hour Photo (2002)
Michael plays a man named Will Yorkin. A creepy photo employee takes too much of an interest in Will's family. Perfect performances.
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It Had to be You (2000)
Michael plays Charlie Hudson. A romantic film with Michael in it?! When can I watch it?!
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Sand (2000)
In this film, Michael plays a man named Ty who must deal with many difficulties after his mother dies.
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The Next Best Thing (2000)
A straight woman (Madonna) and a gay man (Rupert Everett) have a child together. Michael plays Kevin Lasater.
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Never Been Kissed (1999)
Michael plays high school teacher Mr. Sam Coulson who falls in love with one of his students, played by Drew Barrymore.
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The Curve (1998)
Michael plays Chris, who along with his roommate, decide to kill their other roommate. Gasp! Evil!Michael!
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The Myth of Fingerprints (1997)
Warren (Noah Wyle) comes home for Thanksgiving after being away for three years. Michael plays Jake. Nice movie.
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Touch Me (1997)
I'd love to, Michael... Oh, wait, sorry! I got distracted by the title.
In this movie, Michael plays a man whose lover discovers she has AIDS. Very touching movie.
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The Pallbearer (1996)
David Schwimmer plays Tom, who is asked to be a pallbearer for a high school friend that he doesn't remember. Michael plays Scott.
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To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar (1995)
In this film with an extremely annoying long title, three drag queens take a road trip to LA. Michael plays Tommy.
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Fiorile (1993)
Will a 200 year old curse continue to haunt a family? Michael plays Jean/Massimo. Nice, but also haunting movie with lots of Michael.
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Stringer (1992)
Michael has a guest spot.
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Promenades d'ete (1992)
Lovely, lovely movie! Michael plays Thomas, the main character, who speaks nothing but French. Well, maybe also the language of love.
Vartan Ho Rating: +
Une homme et deux femmes (1991)
Michael plays Fred. He's only in a short scene, but a *very* memorable one!
Vartan Ho Rating: +
Television
Alias (2001)
As we all know, Michael plays double agent Sydney Bristow's handler, CIA Agent Michael Vaughn.
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The Mists of Avalon (2001)
Michael plays Lancelot!!! Need we say more? A must see for all Hos!
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Ally McBeal
In episodes "Two's A Crowd" (11/06/2000) and "Without A Net" (11/13/2000), Michael plays Jonathan Basset. Lots of flirting and even dancing!
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Friends
In the episode, "The One with Chandler In a Box" (11/20/2000), Michael plays Dr. Tim Burke, the son of Monica's former boyfriend ... and Monica kisses him!
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The Guide (1999)
Sitcom pilot for ABC, which was filmed but never made it onto the schedule. Michael plays Jack Ballentine, a film student who shows up at a restaurant for a blind date, and ends up falling in love with another woman -- Jill (Christine Taylor).
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Fallen Angels (1993)
A very young-looking Michael plays Harry Stone in the episode "Murder, Obliquely" opposite Diane Lane, Alan Rickman and Laura Dern. His part is quite small, alas.
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Spender (1993)
In the episode, "Puck" (1993), Michael plays Paul Ducheyne, a local ice hockey star, who refuses to be manipulated.
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Black Leather Jacket (1988)
Michael plays "Motorcycle Boy" and is the only actor. Narrated by Dennis Hopper.
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Miscellaneous factoids
Michael is left-handed. He's a musician and plays guitar (I wonder what kind?). Being an all around artist, he also paints. Michael plays hockey twice a week and has been quoted as saying that he'll only sacrifice this time if he's filming.
Michael Vaughn
"When you're at your absolute lowest, at your most depressed, just remember that you can always...
you know. You got my number."
Name: Michael C. Vaughn
DOB: 27th of November 1968. Sagittarius. Time unknown.
POB: Fleury, Normandy, FranceResidence History: Unknown.
Current Residence: Los Angeles, California or somewhere in the vicinity.
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Green; Hazel
Height: 6'
Weight: 180
Distinguishing Features: A handsome man all around, Agent Vaughn tends to look worried a lot, especially when Agent Bristow is in apparent danger. When they were a couple, he smiled much more frequently, revealing very distinctive dimples.
Parents: Father William (deceased) was a CIA agent; Mother's maiden name: Delorme.
Siblings: Unknown
Languages: English, Spanish, Italian and French.
Significant other: Dated one "Alice" off-and-on for a while, finally breaking it off when he and Sydney got together. Currently sporting a wedding ring as a plot device.
Education/Training: Unknown.
Career: C.I.A. I.D.-Class: Uss-CI-2300708. Formerly assigned as C.I.A. Agent 'Handler' to Ms. Bristow.
Hobbies/Interests: Sports. Avid hockey fan.
Favorite Teams: L.A. Kings and The New York Mets.
Favorite Colors: Orange and blue.