Born February 8, 1949· Montreuil, Seine [now Seine-Saint-Denis], France
† Died December 1, 2024
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Emerging from a modest Montreuil family with Danish and Breton roots, the actor honed his craft under the guidance of Tania Balachova after an early departure from formal schooling, launching his professional life on the stage. He later distinguished himself in cinema, becoming the sole recipient of three César Awards for Best Supporting Actor for his roles in Jacques Audiard’s The Beat That My He…