Quick Facts
Born:
1982-02-24
Birthplace:
Tarrasa, Tarragona, Cataluña, Spain
Credits:
38 Total Roles
Jan Cornet
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Biography
Jan Cornet (born February 24, 1982, in Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain) is a Spanish film and television actor. He began his career in Spanish television, gaining early attention for his role in the thriller series Motivos personales (2005).
Cornet gained international recognition for his breakthrough performance as Vicente in Pedro Almodóvar’s psychological thriller The Skin I Live In (La piel que habito, 2011). His performance earned him the Goya Award for Best New Actor (Mejor Actor Revelación) at the 26th Goya Awards in 2012.
Following his breakthrough, Cornet appeared in international film productions including Rodrigo Cortés's thriller Red Lights (2012) and Kevin Reynolds's biblical drama Risen (2016). On television, he is widely recognized for his recurring roles in Spanish dramas such as El barco (The Boat), Estoy vivo, and Cuéntame cómo pasó.
Cornet gained international recognition for his breakthrough performance as Vicente in Pedro Almodóvar’s psychological thriller The Skin I Live In (La piel que habito, 2011). His performance earned him the Goya Award for Best New Actor (Mejor Actor Revelación) at the 26th Goya Awards in 2012.
Following his breakthrough, Cornet appeared in international film productions including Rodrigo Cortés's thriller Red Lights (2012) and Kevin Reynolds's biblical drama Risen (2016). On television, he is widely recognized for his recurring roles in Spanish dramas such as El barco (The Boat), Estoy vivo, and Cuéntame cómo pasó.
Known For
The Skin I Live In
Vicente
The Boat
Max Delgado
Red Lights
David Matheson
Risen
Thomas / Dydimus
Sorry If I Call You Love
Marcelo
Camino
Ángel Custodio
There Be Dragons
Ortiz
For a Handful of Kisses
Darío
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gummy MOVIE | Izam |
| 2025 | Aro berria MOVIE | Chandi |
| 2023 | The Gold TV | Mateo Barman |
| 2021 | Masculine_32 MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | Visitor MOVIE | Carlos |
| 2019 | The Mallorca Files TV | Victor Alzamora |
| 2019 | Rocambola MOVIE | Dante |
| 2019 | Summer Solstice MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Animal MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | The Uncovering MOVIE | Diego |