Raphaël Thiéry
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1962-01-01
    • Born Place: Sainte-Colombe-sur-Seine, Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne, France
  • Also Known As:

    Raphaël Thierry

Raphaël Thiéry

Raphaël Thiéry is a distinctive French actor and musician, born on January 1, 1962, in Sainte-Colombe-sur-Seine, France. He is particularly known for his rugged appearance and deep, resonant voice, which have led to him being described as having a "cinematic face."Before venturing into acting, Thiéry had a significant career in traditional music. He is a professional musician, notably playing the accordion, bagpipes (cornemuse), and biniou (a Breton bagpipe). In 1987, he co-founded the traditional music group Faubourg de Boignard, which gained international recognition and allowed him to travel extensively. He also has a background as a storyteller and has been involved in organizing traditional music festivals.Thiéry began his acting career later in life, making his stage debut at the age of 40 after training with Patrick Grégoire. He initially worked as a film extra before securing a supporting role in Alain Guiraudie's 2016 film Staying Vertical, which brought him to the Cannes Film Festival. This marked a turning point in his career, leading to more substantial roles.Since then, he has built an impressive filmography, often playing characters with a strong, grounded presence. Some of his notable film credits include Amanda (2018), Under the Stars of Paris (2020), The Tasting (2022), and The Passengers of the Night (2022). He garnered significant international attention for his role as Saveur the Butcher in Yorgos Lanthimos' critically acclaimed film Poor Things (2023) and also appeared in Pietro Marcello's Scarlet (2023).Raphaël Thiéry continues to be active in both film and television, with several upcoming projects including Tornado (2025), Her Will Be Done (2025), Hunting Ground (2025), and The Wolves (2025). His unique blend of musicality, stage presence, and natural acting talent has made him a compelling figure in contemporary French cinema.

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