Daniel Auteuil

Biography

Daniel Auteuil is a French actor and director who has appeared in a wide range of film genres, including period dramas, romantic comedies, and crime thrillers. In 1996 he won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival together with Belgian actor Pascal Duquenne for their work in The Eighth Day. He is also the winner of two César Awards for Best Actor, one in 1987 as Ugolin Soubeyran in Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources and one for his role in Girl on the Bridge. For his role in Jean de Florette he also won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Auteuil is considered one of France's most respected actors.

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Awards & recognition

• ★Commander of the National Order of Merit · 2022
• ★European Film Award — Best Actor · 2005
• ★Officer of Arts and Letters · 2005
• ★Officer of the National Order of Merit · 2002
• ★César Award — Best Actor · 2000