Aliocha Schneider (born 21 September 1993) is a French-Canadian actor and musician. Born in Paris, France, he grew up in Quebec, Canada. He is best known for his roles in the films Aurelie Laflamme's Diary, Closet Monster and Pompei. He has also acted in several stage plays, including the role of Momo in the stage adaptation of The Life Before Us with the Théâtre du Rideau Vert. As a musician, he released his debut album, Eleven Songs, in 2017, followed by Naked in 2020.
Family background
Schneider was born as one of five sons in an acting family. His father, Jean-Claude Schneider, was an actor, and his mother, Isabella, was a model. Three of his brothers, Vadim, Volodia and Niels, and his younger brother Vassili, are also actors. His paternal grandmother was a Russian Jewish immigrant to France who arrived as a child with her family after they fled the Russian Revolution in 1920.
Career and music
Schneider has appeared in several films and stage productions. As a musician, he released the album Eleven Songs in 2017, Naked in 2020 and a self-titled album in 2023. His single Sorry Eyes was nominated for the best Folk/Singer-songwriter song at The IMAs, and its EP was nominated for the best Folk EP at GAMIQ in 2017.