Julien Arruti
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1978-11-25
    • Born Place: Rueil-Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine, France

Julien Arruti

Julien Arruti is a prominent French actor and screenwriter born on November 25, 1978, in Rueil-Malmaison. He is a core member of the celebrated comedy troupe La Bande à Fifi, a group he joined alongside long-time friends Philippe Lacheau and Tarek Boudali. Arruti's career began in the early 2000s with live television sketches on Le Vrai Journal and later Le Grand Journal on Canal+, where the troupe developed their signature high-energy, slapstick brand of humor. Unlike some of his colleagues who have moved into directing, Arruti has solidified his reputation as a vital comedic supporting actor and a key collaborator in the writing room, co-authoring the screenplays for nearly all of the group's major box-office hits. In the 2026 film Marsupilami, Arruti plays the role of Stéphane, the "not-so-bright" and clumsy colleague of the main character, David (Philippe Lacheau). His character is central to the plot, as he is the one who accidentally opens the mysterious package that unleashes the baby Marsupilami on a cruise ship. In addition to his acting role, Arruti serves as a co-writer for the film, continuing a creative partnership that has produced successful titles like Babysitting, Alibi.com, and Nicky Larson et le Parfum de Cupidon. His ability to play the "lovable loser" or the foil to more grounded characters has made him an indispensable part of the troupe's ensemble dynamic. Beyond his work on Marsupilami, Arruti remains highly active in 2026 across various platforms. He continues to appear in the works of his fellow troupe members, including the recent television broadcast of Tarek Boudali’s 3 Jours Max on M6. He has also expanded into voice acting for major animated franchises, providing French voices for characters in films like Peter Rabbit and The Secret Life of Pets 2.

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