Pascal Duquenne ( born 8 August 1970 in Vilvoorde , Belgium ) is a Belgian actor . He shared the prize for a male role in 1996 Cannes Film Festival for his performance as Georges in the movie '' The Eighth Day '' , with Daniel Auteuil , who played Harry . He currently lives in Brussels . He has Down syndrome . In 2004 , he received the very high civil distinction of Commander in the Order of the Crown ( Belgium )
1996 Cannes Film Festival
1996 Cannes Film Festival
Pascal Duquenne