François Cluzet facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
François Cluzet
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Cluzet at the 2014 César Awards
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| Born | 21 September 1955 Paris, France
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1976–present |
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| Children | 4 |
François Cluzet (born 21 September 1955) is a famous French actor. He has starred in many movies and plays. He worked with well-known directors from Europe and America.
One of his most famous roles was in the movie The Intouchables (2011). He also won a big French award, called a César Award, in 2007. This was for his role in the thriller movie Tell No One.
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Becoming an Actor
François Cluzet grew up in Paris, France. He started acting on stage in 1976. Three years later, he appeared in his first big movie. This film was called Cocktail Molotov.
In 1980, he worked with director Claude Chabrol in Cheval d'orgueil. They worked together again in 1982. Cluzet was nominated for a César Award in 1983. This was for his acting in L'Été meurtrier.
Working with Famous Directors
Cluzet worked with many top French directors. He often chose serious and dramatic movies. He reunited with director Diane Kurys in 1983. He also co-starred in the jazz film Round Midnight in 1985.
He worked with Claire Denis in Chocolat (1987). He also filmed with Bertrand Blier and Robert Enrico. In 1994, he played a husband dealing with jealousy in L'Enfer.
International and Comedy Roles
In 1994, Cluzet acted in international movies. He was in Prêt-à-Porter by Robert Altman. He also appeared in the romance film French Kiss.
He returned to French comedy in 1995 with Les Apprentis. He often played characters like troubled writers. These roles included films like Fin août, début septembre (1998). In 2003, he played a character like John Lennon in Janis et John.
Winning Awards and Big Successes
In 2006, Cluzet got a main role in the thriller Tell No One. He played a doctor who was suspected of a crime. For this role, he won the César Award for Best Actor in 2007. This is a very important award in French cinema.
His biggest role came in the 2011 film The Intouchables. This movie is based on a true story. Cluzet played a wealthy man who uses a wheelchair. The film shows his friendship with a young caregiver. The Intouchables became one of the highest-grossing French films ever.
Family Life
François Cluzet was married to film producer Chantal Perrin. They later divorced. He has a son, Paul, with actress Marie Trintignant. He also has two children with actress Valérie Bonneton. In 2011, he married Narjiss Slaoui-Falcoz.
Theatre Work
- 1992: Belgicae by Anita Van Belle, directed by Pierre Pradinas, at the Festival d'Avignon
Awards and Nominations
François Cluzet has received many awards and nominations for his acting.
- 1984: Nominated for César Award for Most Promising Actor for Vive la sociale.
- 1984: Won the Prix Jean Gabin.
- 1996: Nominated for César Award for Best Actor for Les Apprentis.
- 2007: Won the César Award for Best Actor for Tell No One.
- 2010: Nominated for César Award for Best Actor for One for the Road.
- 2012: Nominated for César Award for Best Actor for The Intouchables.
Images for kids
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Cluzet at the 2014 César Awards
See also
In Spanish: François Cluzet para niños
