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Antoine de Caunes
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Antoine de Caunes at 2013 César Awards
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| Born | 1 December 1953 Paris, France
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| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Television presenter, actor, director |
| Spouse(s) |
Daphné Roulier
(m. 2007) |
| Children | 3, including Emma de Caunes |
| Parent(s) | Georges de Caunes Jacqueline Joubert |
Antoine de Caunes (born 1 December 1953) is a famous French television presenter, actor, writer, and film director. He comes from a family of well-known TV personalities. His father, Georges de Caunes, was a TV journalist, and his mother, Jacqueline Joubert, was a TV announcer. Antoine de Caunes is also the father of actress Emma de Caunes.
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Antoine de Caunes' Career Journey
Antoine de Caunes started his career by writing theme songs for popular cartoons. He used a special name, Paul Persavon, for this work. Some of the cartoons he wrote music for include Cobra and Space Sheriff Gavan, which was known as X-Or in France.
Early TV Appearances
He first appeared on TV in shows like Chorus in 1975. Later, he became well-known for his work on the show Nulle part ailleurs for the French TV channel Canal+.
Working in English TV
In 1988, Antoine de Caunes began making an English version of his French music show called Rapido. This show was broadcast on BBC2 in the UK. After that, he created a long-running and funny show for Channel 4 called Eurotrash. This show explored different parts of European culture in a humorous way. He also hosted a short talk show on Channel 4 called Le Show. You might have also seen him in commercials for Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles ice lollies.
From 2013 to 2015, he hosted a daily evening show called Le Grand Journal on Canal+. He also lent his voice to characters in the Aardman Animation TV show Rex the Runt. In May 2024, Antoine de Caunes launched a new magazine called Vieux, which focuses on topics important to older people.
Antoine de Caunes is also a strong supporter of AIDS awareness. He has worked with the organization Solidarité sida (AIDS Solidarity) for a long time.
Antoine de Caunes in Films and TV
Antoine de Caunes has acted in many films and television shows. He has also directed several movies.
Film Acting Roles
He has played various characters in films. Some of his movie roles include:
- 1998: L'homme est une femme comme les autres – Simon Eskenazy
- 1999: Au cœur du mensonge – Germain-Roland Desmot
- 2007: Mr. Bean's Holiday – A Television presenter
- 2021: Kaamelott: The First Chapter – Dagonet
Television Acting Roles
On television, he has been a presenter and an actor. Some of his TV acting work includes:
- 1988-1992: Rapido – The series presenter
- 1993–2007: Eurotrash – The series presenter
- 2006-2008: Kaamelott (television series) – Dagonet
Directing Films
Antoine de Caunes has also stepped behind the camera to direct movies. Some of the films he has directed are:
- 2002: Monsieur N.
- 2008: Coluche, l'histoire d'un mec
Voice Acting Work
He has also used his voice for animated characters and narrations.
- 1999: Stuart Little – The voice of Stuart Little
- 2001: La Route d'Eldorado – The voice of Miguel
- 2001-2002: The New Adventures of Lucky Luke (series) – The voice of Lucky Luke
Music and Radio Work
Antoine de Caunes has also been involved in music and radio.
Discography
He released two CD titles, including Il a pas peur de personne, which featured music from the animated show Lucky Luke. He also wrote songs for many cartoons, such as:
- 1984: X-Or
- 1985: Clémentine
- 1985: Cobra
- 1986: Lady Oscar
Radio Shows
Since August 2017, he has hosted a radio show called Popopop. It airs every weekday on France Inter, a national French radio station.
See also
In Spanish: Antoine de Caunes para niños
