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- Birthday: 1980-06-25
- Born Place: Fontenay-sous-Bois, Val-de-Marne, France
Philippe Lacheau
Philippe Lacheau is a highly successful French actor, director, and screenwriter who has become a leading force in contemporary French comedy. Born on June 25, 1980, in Fontenay-sous-Bois, he began his career in the early 2000s as a television host on Fun TV after being discovered through a comedy sketch he sent to Morning Live. His creative breakthrough came with the formation of the comedy troupe La Bande à Fifi, which gained immense popularity through their live sketches on Canal+'s Le Grand Journal. Lacheau eventually transitioned to cinema, making a massive impact with his directorial debut, Babysitting (2014), a found-footage comedy that was a major box-office hit. He followed this with a string of commercial successes including Babysitting 2, Alibi.com, Super-héros malgré lui, and the popular adaptation of Nicky Larson et le Parfum de Cupidon. In 2026, Lacheau reaches a new milestone with his ambitious live-action adaptation of Marsupilami, which he directed, co-wrote, and stars in as the lead character, David. The film, set for release on February 4, 2026, represents a childhood dream for Lacheau, who has long admired André Franquin’s iconic comic book creation. In this version, he plays a zoo employee whose life is upended when a baby Marsupilami is unleashed on a cruise ship. In addition to his film work, Lacheau remains a prominent television figure as the host of the hugely successful Amazon Prime series LOL: Qui rit, sort !, which is currently in its fourth season as of early 2026. He is also frequently involved in charitable efforts, such as the Les Enfoirés concert series, alongside his partner and frequent co-star Élodie Fontan.
Person History
Marsupilami 2026
2026