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About Pierre Richard
Richard joined the movie industry in 1967 and went on to appear mostly in comedy films. The French actor and filmmaker has appeared in movies such as “La Carapate”, “Tranches de Vie”, “Le Grande Blond avec une Chaussure Noire” and “Je sais rien, mais je dirai tout”. He starred in and directed the latter.
Family and Education
He was born and raised into the bourgeois family from Valenciennes in France. He studied at Henri- Wallon high school. He went to train as an actor at the Ecole of Charles Dullin.
He has been divorced three times. He has also fathered children namely Olivier and Christophe Richard.
Movie Career
He developed the interest to act after watching the performance of Danny Kaye in the movie “Up in Arms”. Before his film career, he participated in a theatre play directed by Jean Vilar which was held at Theatre National Populaire. He also collaborated with Victor Lanoux to create a successful duet. In 1968, he made his screen debut in the movie “Alexandre le Bienheureux “ and starred alongside Jean Carmet, Paul Le Person and Françoise Brion.
Aside from acting, he’s also a film director, directing movies such as “C'est pas moi, c'est lui”, “Je suis rien, mais je dirai tout” and “Les Malheures d’Alfred”.
Awards
Richard received the Honorary Caesar Award at the 31st Caesar Awards in 2006.
Trivia
He became a winemaker and established the restaurant “Au pied de chameau”.
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F.A.Q. about Pierre Richard
When is his birthday?
Pierre Richard's birthday is on August 16, 1934.
In how many days is his birthday?
Pierre's birthday is in 141 days
How old is he?
He is 89 years old.
Where is Pierre from?
He was born in Valenciennes, France.