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Christian Clavier
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Clavier at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival
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Christian Jean-Marie Clavier
6 May 1952 Paris, France
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| Occupation | Actor, screenwriter, film director, film producer |
| Years active | 1973–present |
Christian Clavier (born May 6, 1952) is a famous French actor, writer, and film producer. He is well-known for his funny roles in many popular French comedy movies.
Christian Clavier started his career in the 1970s with a theater group called Le Splendid. This group became very successful. He became super popular after starring in two big comedy movie series: Les Bronzés and Les Visiteurs.
He also played the role of Asterix in movies based on the famous comic books. In 2023, the French President, Emmanuel Macron, praised Christian Clavier's work. He said that Clavier has played many different family characters that people can relate to.
Christian Clavier's brother, Stéphane Clavier, is also a film director.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Christian Clavier studied at a school called Lycée Pasteur. He began his acting journey with the comedy theater group Le Splendid. This group created many successful films, including Les Bronzés font du ski and Le Père Noël est une ordure.
Becoming a Star
One of Christian Clavier's biggest successes was the 1993 film Les Visiteurs. In this movie, he played a funny character named Jacquouille la Fripouille. His character's catchphrase, "Okkkayyy!!", became very popular after the movie came out.
After Les Visiteurs, Christian Clavier became a big star. He acted in many large-budget films. These include Astérix et Obélix contre César and Astérix & Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre. He also appeared in sequels and remakes of Les Visiteurs.
Christian Clavier has also taken on serious roles on television. He played M. Thénardier in the TV series Les Misérables in 2000. He also played Napoléon in a TV movie about the famous leader. In 2018, he returned to the role of Asterix. This time, he provided the voice for the animated film Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion. This was his first voice acting role in an animated movie.
Famous Movie Pairings
Christian Clavier has often worked with other well-known actors:
- He starred with Jean Reno in Les Visiteurs and its American remake, Just Visiting. They also worked together in L'Opération Corned-Beef and L'Enquête Corse.
- He teamed up with Gérard Depardieu in the Astérix et Obélix movies and Les anges gardiens.
Behind the Scenes
Christian Clavier also has his own production company called Ouille Production. This company helps make movies.
He has received important awards in France for his work. He was made a Knight of the Ordre national du Mérite in 1998. He was later promoted to Officer in 2005. In 2008, he was also made a Knight of the Légion d'honneur. These are high honors in France.
Popular Films
Christian Clavier has starred in many movies that were very popular in France. Some of his most successful films include:
- Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002)
- Les Visiteurs (1993)
- Serial (Bad) Weddings (2014)
- Les Bronzés 3: Amis pour la vie (2006)
- Asterix & Obelix Take On Caesar (1999)
- The Visitors II: The Corridors of Time (1998)
- Les Anges gardiens (1995)
- Papy fait de la résistance (1983)
- Les Bronzés (1978)
- Le Père Noël est une ordure (1982)
See also
In Spanish: Christian Clavier para niños
