Biography
Michel Blanc (16 April 1952 – 3 October 2024) was a French actor, writer and director. He is noted for his roles of losers and hypochondriacs. He is frequently associated with Le Splendid, which he co-founded, along with Thierry Lhermitte, Josiane Balasko, Christian Clavier, Marie-Anne Chazel and Gérard Jugnot. He also appeared in more serious roles, such as the title role in the Patrice Leconte film Monsieur Hire. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michel Blanc, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Awards & recognition
- César anniversaire · 2021
- César Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2012
- Knight of the Legion of Honour · 2012
- Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit · 2008
- Molière Award — Best Adaptation of a Foreign Play · 2004
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- prix Henri-Jeanson · 2002
- Best Screenplay Award · 1994
- Knight of the National Order of Merit · 1993
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres · 1992
- Cannes Film Festival Award — Best Actor · 1986
- César Award — Best First Film · 1985 · nominated
Filmography20 titles
The Tenant
The Hundred-Foot Journey
Monsieur Hire
The Monster
Let Joy Reign Supreme
The Witnesses
Thank You, Life
Spoiled Children
Odd Job
The Girl on the Train
The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish
Je t'aime moi non plus
Kiss & Tell
R.A.I.D. Special Unit
The Escort
Ready to Wear
Les Tuche 4
The New Adventures of Aladdin
The Adolescent
French Fried Vacation 3: Friends Forever