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Biography
Jacques Villeret was a French actor, best known internationally for his role as François Pignon in the comedy Le Dîner de Cons. During his career, he earned many awards including the prestigious medal and title of Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur.
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Awards & recognition
- Knight of the Legion of Honour · 2003
- César Award — Best Actor · 1999
- Lumière Award — Best Actor · 1999
- César Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1979
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
Filmography9 titles

Le Dîner de Cons
1998as François Pignon
1998as François Pignon

Bolero
1981as Jacques
1981as Jacques

Danton
1983as François-Joseph Westermann
1983as François-Joseph Westermann

A Crime in Paradise
2001as Jojo Braconnier
2001as Jojo Braconnier

Another Man, Another Chance
1977as Customer
1977as Customer

The Mouth Agape
1974as (uncredited)
1974as (uncredited)

The Vultures
1984as Brigadier Béral
1984as Brigadier Béral

First Name: Carmen
1983as The Man Who Eats Yogurt
1983as The Man Who Eats Yogurt

The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish
1991as Lingerie Man
1991as Lingerie Man