Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1973-12-02
- Born Place: Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Also Known As:
Michaël Benayoun
Michaël Youn
Michaël Youn is a versatile French entertainer known for his work as an actor, comedian, singer, and television host. Born Michaël Benayoun on December 2, 1973, in Suresnes, France, he rose to fame in 2000 as a lively host on the French morning TV show Morning Live. His energetic humor quickly made him popular with audiences. Youn is also known for his musical parody group Fatal Bazooka, which satirized the French rap scene. As an actor, he has appeared in several successful films, including the 2012 comedy Le Chef, where he played an aspiring chef teaming up with a famous restaurateur. He has also directed films, such as the 2023 comedy BDE, about a group of friends reuniting for a weekend filled with humorous events. In recent years, Michaël Youn continued acting, starring in the 2025 movie The Gardener and the TV series Flashback, where he portrayed a police officer from the 1990s. Over his career spanning more than two decades, Youn has established himself as a prominent and dynamic figure in French entertainment.
