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Claude Rich
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Rich at the César Awards 2013 ceremony.
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| Born | 8 February 1929 Strasbourg, France
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| Died | 20 July 2017 (aged 88) Orgeval, France
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| Occupation | Actor, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1951–2015 |
| Spouse(s) | Catherine Renaudin |
Claude Rich (born February 8, 1929 – died July 20, 2017) was a famous French actor. He was known for his long career in both movies and plays. He started acting on stage and then moved into films in 1955. He was a very talented actor who played many different kinds of characters.
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Claude Rich: A French Acting Legend
His Family Life
Claude Rich married actress Catherine Renaudin on June 26, 1959. They had two daughters, Delphine and Nathalie. Delphine also became an actress, and Nathalie became a painter. They also had an adopted son named Remy.
His Acting Journey
Claude Rich had a very long and successful career in acting. He worked in theater for many years before he started making movies. He was known for his ability to play many different types of roles.
In 1996, he was chosen to be a judge at the 46th Berlin International Film Festival. This is a very important film festival where movies from all over the world are shown and judged.
Movies and Films
Claude Rich appeared in many films throughout his career, starting in 1955. He worked with famous directors and acted alongside many well-known stars. Some of his notable film roles include:
- In 1963, he played Antoine Delafoy in Les Tontons flingueurs.
- In 1966, he was General Leclerc in Paris brûle-t-il?.
- In 1967, he played Christian Martin in Oscar.
- In 1968, he starred as Claude Ridder in Je t'aime, je t'aime. For this role, he won an award at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.
- In 1992, he played Talleyrand in The Supper, which earned him a César Award for Best Actor. The César Awards are like the Oscars in France.
- In 2002, he played Getafix in the popular movie Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra.
- His very last film role was in 2015, in a movie called Ladygrey.
Stage Performances
Before his film career took off, Claude Rich was a dedicated theater actor. He performed in many plays by famous writers like William Shakespeare and Victor Hugo. He also acted in plays by modern writers.
He performed in plays such as:
- The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare in 1951.
- Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare in 1952.
- The Teahouse of the August Moon in 1955.
- The Homecoming in 1966.
- Hadrian the Seventh from 1970 to 1972.
- He even wrote some plays himself, like Le Zouave in 1975 and Un habit pour l'hiver in 1979.
Awards and Recognition
Claude Rich received several important awards for his acting:
- In 2002, he received an Honorary César. This special award celebrates an actor's entire career.
- In 2008, he won the Prix Henri-Langlois for his work as an actor.
See also
In Spanish: Claude Rich para niños
