Gérard Jugnot
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1951-05-04
    • Born Place: Paris, France
  • Also Known As:

    热拉尔·朱尼奥, 热拉尔·朱诺, 杰拉德·如奥特, Le Splendid, L'Equipe du Splendid, L'équipe du Splendid, Gerard Jugnot, Жерар Жюньо

Gérard Jugnot

Gérard Jugnot is a legendary French actor, director, and screenwriter who has been a pillar of European comedy for over five decades. Born on May 4, 1951, in Paris, he first gained prominence as a founding member of the iconic comedy troupe Le Splendid in the 1970s, alongside friends like Christian Clavier and Michel Blanc. This group revolutionized French humor with cult classics such as Les Bronzés and Le père Noël est une ordure. Jugnot later achieved massive international acclaim for his moving lead performance as Clément Mathieu in the 2004 Oscar-nominated film The Chorus (Les Choristes), a role that solidified his status as one of France's most beloved character actors. As of 2026, Jugnot continues to be exceptionally prolific in both acting and directing. He stars in the 2026 live-action adventure film Marsupilami, directed by Philippe Lacheau, where he plays the captain of the ocean liner. Additionally, he is featured in the 2026 wartime drama Les Enfants de la résistance, directed by his frequent collaborator Christophe Barratier, and reprises his recurring role as Mr. Kitrish in the comedy sequel Ducobu et le fantôme de Saint Potache. Behind the camera, he is set to release his latest directorial project, Mauvaise Pioche, in which he also stars as Serge Martin. His enduring career is defined by a unique ability to balance broad slapstick comedy with poignant, "everyman" dramatic roles.

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